Bad Times at the El Royale Movie Information

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Overall Rank: 3145

Average Rating: 2.8/4

# of Ratings: 30

Theatrical Release Date: 10/12/2018

Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: 01/01/2019

Language: English

Genre: Thriller

MPAA Rating: R

Director: Drew Goddard

Actors: Chris Hemsworth, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm, Jeff Bridges, Nick Offerman, Lewis Pullman

Plot: A seedy hotel with a dark past located in Lake Tahoe, the El Royale has seen its fair share of mayhem and depravity. But on this night, seven souls, each with a secret to bury, find themselves coming together for one last shot at redemption - until it all goes to hell. -- Chris Kavan

Chris Kavan - wrote on 06/13/2019

Drew Goddard takes a page from Quentin Tarantino in crafting a story of disparate strangers sharing one night at a hotel/motel that splits the California/Nevada line. Told through a series of vignettes, we learn each of their stories, all which come to an explosive head.The film really works because of the cast, with Chris Hemsworth a standout as a Manson-like cult leader. All in all, it's very dark but a good time.

Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 06/07/2019

While not as memorable or impactful as the Quentin Tarantino flicks that it owes credit to, "Bad Times" is still a Fun Time.

Indyfreak - wrote on 02/28/2019

Stylish neo noir with plenty of twists and turns. Could have been shorter though.

ikkegoemikke
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You like Tarantino?You'll like this flick.

ikkegoemikke - wrote on 02/11/2019

The El Royale is a bi-state establishment.
You have the option to stay in either the great state of California…
or the great state of Nevada.
Warmth and sunshine to the west…
or hope and opportunity to the east.
Which would you prefer?

Let me get straight to the point. Yes, this film by Drew Goddard refers to several masterpieces from the past. And yes, it has the atmosphere, story structure and the look of a Quentin Tarantino film. You will probably read this on every movie site. Is this necessarily a bad thing? Does this mean Goddard doesn’t have his own style? Is it necessary to compare a brilliant film such as “Bad times at El Royale” with Quentin Tarantino’s oeuvre? Personally, I don’t think so. When I get sucked into the story while watching this film, just …

cacb3995
Movie Star

The Styligh Neo-Noir Thriller of the Year

cacb3995 - wrote on 10/18/2018

Drew Goddard’s sophomore effort proves that he is most definitely a talent to watch. Following his debut, 2012’s “The Cabin in the Woods”, which was a great meta-commentary on the horror genre and the movie-goer that perpetuates its infinite chain of senseless tropes, and a string of writing credits that include 2015’s “The Martian”, he’s back this year with a neo-noir thriller that’s packed with style and boasts an incredible acting ensemble. The film does have its flaws, but they don’t prevent it from being one of the year’s very best.

The story is simple enough, on paper: seven strangers, each with their own secrets and troubled pasts, are stranded in a hotel located exactly on the border between California and Nevada as a huge storm looms over them. The cast …