The British series "Hotel Babylon" has long won unconditional success among viewers around the world. He first appeared on the screens in 2006. For four years, four film seasons came out. Is this not an indicator of popularity?
The series is based on the plot of the book of Imogen Edwards-Jones with the same title. "Hotel Babylon" is a film about the life and work of employees of one of the best hotels in London. In 2006, the first season of the series was released in the UK. But in Russia, the premiere took place only in 2009 in the framework of the project "City dudes."
At the center of the story is Rebecca - the hotel manager - and her assistant, Charlie. She only cares that the reputation of the hotel is not affected. All her aspirations and efforts are aimed at ensuring that not a single star fades. Employee Tony always makes sure that customers have everything at hand. Its task is to provide service to guests at the highest level. And he is trying to please the residents of the hotel with his whole being. He can bring tickets for the match, order lunch, help with the time of the pastime. Also, the viewer gets acquainted with the receptionist Anna. Here she, on the contrary, is trying to harm Charlie's work. The film is imbued with a comic atmosphere. Whenever a bartender, a lifter, and other employees come into view , something humorous or farcical happens.
Hotel "Babylon" is always full of guests and guests. Workers are trying to get as much money out of them as possible. And now turned up a good chance to earn. A well-known rock band in the country decided to settle in Babylon, but it wasn’t there - there are no places. Employees decide to go on an adventure. The hotel turns off the lights and then releases a few mice. As a result, the guests scatter in fear, but for the rock band there remains a whole floor.
Spectators of the film are given a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of a luxury expensive hotel. From the very first minutes it becomes clear that everyone rules here. Adventures, the desire to seem better, to please and at the same time to draw out more money - this is what workers do.
It should be noted that the film was shot specifically for the Air Force. It was produced by an independent television company. The directors of the film are Andy Hay, Sam Miller, Ayane B. MacDonald.
Fans of the series now and then leave reviews and vigorously discuss what is happening in the film. Many note that the first seasons were more successful. The reasons are called different. Some say that from season to season the series is becoming more pathos and therefore approaching a comedic farce. Others attribute the failure of recent seasons to the fact that the actors have changed. Be that as it may, there are those who still actively watch the series and enjoy what is happening. The main reasons for success are as follows:
- exciting plot;
- dynamism;
- comedy;
- lack of killings, investigations, etc.
These advantages are noted "Hotel Babylon". Season 5 of the series has already appeared in the public domain and pleases its fans. By the way, film experts say that the plot is enough for a few more seasons. Well, whether it is so or not - time will tell.