Bad Times at the El Royale. "Bad Times at the El Royale" ist ein betont altmodisch inszenierter Noir-Thriller, der sich bewußt Zeit läßt mit Figurenzeichnung und Storyentwicklung, was dank eines intelligenten Drehbuchs und einer hochklassigen Besetzung prima funktioniert – sofern man als Zuschauer etwas Geduld aufbringt. Not rated yet! The level of cleverness drops off dramatically when it should peak and the sudden change in tone (from dark comedy to straightforward brutality) is unwelcome. During the film, he endures abuse from the guests, both literally while getting dragged around, and figuratively with … ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ 20th Century Fox presents a film written and directed by Drew Goddard. Overview; Unlimited Free Hosting; One-Click Distribution; Monetize Your Podcast; Podcast With Friends; Straightforward Analytics; Record From Anywhere; Episode Builder Pullman plays desk clerk Lewis with a vague shiver, like a Chihuahua in the mountains without a sweater. Right now Bad Times at the El Royale is sitting at 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, but plenty more reviews will come in once the film opens on October 12. Rated R (for strong violence, language, some drug content and brief nudity). Four strangers check in at the El Royale Hotel. Posted by asdf asd on December 18, 2018 December 18, 2018. Director Drew Goddard Runtime 2 h 21 min Release Date 4 October 2018 Genres Thriller, Crime, Mystery Overview Seven strangers, each with a secret to bury, meet at Lake Tahoe's El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark past in 1969. Early 1970s. Some of the new guests' reasons for being there are … "Bad Times at the El Royale" von Drew Goddard hat leider außer einer stylishen mise en scène und einem coolen Soundtrack nichts zu bieten. Everyone and everything at the El Royale motel has a secret. The hotel is deserted, staffed by a single desk clerk. Despite its share of shock moments and stingers, it doesn’t all add up and the finale is a letdown. Unfortunately, like most non-Tarantino Tarantino wannabes, Bad Times at the El Royale doesn’t quite make the cut.