Hotel de Love
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motion picture |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Craig Rosenberg |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Romantic comedy film |
Hotel de Love is a 1996 Australian motion picture both penned and helmed by Craig Rosenberg. The film saw theatrical distribution across the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and selected countries throughout Europe.
Plot
At a dilapidated hotel, twin brothers who share a fraternal bond cross paths with a girl they both admired in childhood, sparking a renewed competition for her love.
Production
This project represented Craig Rosenberg's first experience as a director. An Australian-born screenwriter based in Los Angeles, Rosenberg teamed up with producer David Parker, whose broad expertise in writing, producing, and cinematography proved invaluable. Rosenberg acknowledged Parker as an essential collaborator who provided critical guidance on creative and logistical matters, playing a key role in shaping the film and establishing an enduring working partnership.
Soundtrack
Issued on 28 January 1997 by Milan Records, the soundtrack for Hotel de Love runs approximately 44 minutes and includes tracks from diverse artists such as KC and the Sunshine Band, The Grass Roots, 10cc, Tim Finn, Little River Band, Cowboy Junkies, Air Supply, Olivia Newton-John, and Split Enz. This compilation combines timeless classics with modern pieces that complement the film’s romantic comedy atmosphere.
Critical reception
Critics offered varied opinions on the film. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave it 2.5 out of 4 stars, describing it as "pleasant and occasionally humorous, though not entirely fulfilling." Stephen Holden from The New York Times referred to it as an "amusingly quirky romantic comedy" and "a sophisticated 1990s take on a French farce."
See also
Notes
External links
- Hotel De Love at Oz Movies