Hotel de Love (1996)

Director:

Craig Rosenberg

Writer:

Craig Rosenberg (written by)

Release Date:

7 February 1997 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

A comedy about the romantically challenged and the passionately confused.

Plot:

Twin brothers meet a childhood sweetheart at a tacky hotel and rediscover their love as they renew their competition for her affection.

Plot Keywords:

Male Nudity | Marriage Proposal | Bare Butt | Boyfriend Girlfriend Relationship | Unrequited Love

US TV Schedule:

Sun. Sept. 7	1:30 PM	TMC
Wed. Sept. 17	1:10 PM	TMC

Cast

Aden Young	...	Rick Dunne
Saffron Burrows	...	Melissa Morrison
Simon Bossell	...	Stephen Dunne
Pippa Grandison	...	Allison Leigh
Ray Barrett	...	Jack Dunne
Julia Blake	...	Edith Dunne
Peter O'Brien	...	Norman Carey
Belinda McClory	...	Janet Campbell
Caleb Cluff	...	Bruce
Cassandra Magrath	...	Suzy
Andrew Bibby	...	Matt
Alan Hopgood	...	Ronnie
Raelee Hill	...	Emma Andrews
Margaret Hoctor	...	Bridesmaid
Bayard Templin	...	Melissa's Father

MPAA:

Rated R for sexuality.

Runtime:

95 min | UK:96 min | USA:96 min

Country:

Australia

Language:

English | French

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:L | Australia:M | Portugal:M/12 (video premiere) | UK:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Australia

Company:

Pratt Films

Trivia:

A subplot involving Susan (the girl behind the counter) and Matt (a worker at the hotel) was cut. Matt gives Melissa some boxer shorts that cost $20. She doesn't have the money, but he lets her go, saying that she owes him. Throughout the movie, Matt was supposed to pop up at inopportune moments asking for the $20. It seems Susan wanted a physical symbol of their love. Matt never gets the $20. They fight, and by the end of the film, he gets Melissa's necklace from Rick. Director Craig Rosenberg cut this subplot because it was not totally necessary.

Quotes:

Melissa: What are you doing? You can't keep up your drive-by "I Love You's."

Soundtrack:

I Hope I Never

Low end Aussie romcom

Twin brothers fall in love with the same woman (Burrows) as teens. Fast forward ten years and they own a honeymoon retreat, encounter their old flame who has come for her wedding, and attempt to pick up where they left off in spite of the presence of the groom. What follows in the denouement is a bit clumsy and awkward at times with low end production value and relatively unknown actors. However, factor in some side characters and an ample helping of vintage pop love songs and you have a mildly amusing little flick with some heart which should make an okay small screen watch for those in the mood for romcom fare. Keep expectations real and enjoy. (C+)