The Bellmen

The Bellmen is a 2020 American comedy film produced, written and directed by Cameron Fife. The film premiered at the Greenwich International Film Festival on June 8, 2020.[1]

The Bellmen
Directed byCameron Fife
Written byCameron Fife
Jason Adler
Produced byCameron Fife
Jason Adler
StarringAdam Ray
Kelen Coleman
Jason Alder
Josh Zuckerman
Thomas Lennon
Richard Kind
CinematographyNoel Maitland
Edited bySandy S. Solowitz
Music byTodd McLaughlin
Production
company
Park Avenue Creative
Release date
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

When the bell captain at a popular Arizona resort decides that becoming a manager is the only way to win the girl of his dreams, he must navigate a crazy group of guests, to earn the promotion and affection he desires.

Cast
  • Thomas Lennon as Gunther Gochamonet
  • Richard Kind as Sid
  • Kelen Coleman as Kelly
  • Willie Garson as Alan
  • Anjali Bhimani as Susan
  • Andrew Caldwell as Tyler
  • Josh Zuckerman as Josh
  • Jonathan Kite as Brad
  • Bobbie Eakes as Catherine
  • Adam Ray as Steve
  • Malcolm Goodwin as Jeff Bridges
  • Sujata Day as Stacey
  • Alphonso McAuley as JJ
  • Arnie Pantoja as Peter
  • Kristina Emerson as Beth
  • Brittany Panzer as Sarah
  • Tyler Poelle as Dave
  • Jack Bank as Jesus
  • Meagan Moore as Sheila
  • Charlie Farrell as Rory
  • Keith Lopez as Dwayne
  • Lesley Lillywhite as festive woman
  • Bryan Coffee as Tigron
  • Amber Weinstock as hotel guest
  • Andy Goldenberg as Ben Cabazano
  • Adam Brooks as Davit
  • January Queen as mother
  • Harley Queen as child
  • Logan Queen as teen
  • Dominic Leeder as Brick
  • Jesse Stoudt as frat guy
  • Rachael Goddard as striped dress diner
  • Jennifer Giaccotto as Mindy
  • John Carr as Nicholas
  • Sam Holdren as father
  • Sandy Danto as businessman
  • Rick McMahan as rich old man
  • Nancy Barry-Moore as rich old woman
  • Sophia Natania Rubin as Katarina
  • Álex Martínez
  • Karl Haas as Banky
  • Paul Loh as cult member in plaid shirt
  • Molly Durand as Mary Carroll
  • Jason Adler as Michael
  • Lori J. Marshall as Lori
  • Rehanna Loncar as herself
  • Ray C. Merrill as guru and follower in white hat
  • Bianca Tapia as Melissa
  • Amy Cash as hotel guest
  • Jessica Charboneau as mother
  • Kameron Charboneau as son
  • Matt Neilson as Ed
  • Chris Wright as Ben
  • Emilce Roman as Teresa
  • Joaquin Elias as Yucopicio
  • Mike Moore as Guillaume
  • Lucky Mokhesi as seminar attendee
  • Shawn C. Smith as cult member

Production and filming

On October 17, 2018, Jason Adler's production company Park Avenue Creative, hired Adam Ray.[2] The Bellmen was filmed in Arizona, United States.[3]

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 60% approval rating based on five reviews, with an average ranking of 5.4/10.[4]

Ale Turdó of Quelle Movies said "The Bellmen's comedy riff and deadpan humor follows the beat of its own drum. It might not be everybody's cup of tea, but it sure benefits from a troupe of charming characters and the absurdity of its plot".[5]

Journal & Courier's Bob Bloom wrote that "Early in the film, we are told that the life of a bellman is all about doing a great job to earn big tips. Well, here's one: next time you want to produce a comedy, make sure it's funny before you let anyone see it".[6]

Tom Meek of Cambridge Day wrote "[the film] is trite, innocuous fun".[7]

According to Bobby LePire of Film Threat, "The film is overflowing with jokes, both visual and verbal, and the results prove to be a riot. Sit back and enjoy the laugh-a-minute ride".[8]

References
  1. Stannard, Lauren. "The Bellmen: A Hilarious Examination of an Unexamined Profession". Greenwich International Film Festival. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  2. N'Duka, Amanda; Ramos, Dino-Ray (October 17, 2018). "Adam Ray To Star In 'The Bellmen'; 'The Banker' Adds Taylor Black". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  3. "Filmed in Arizona". Arizona Commerce Authority. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  4. "The Bellmen (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  5. Turdó, Ale (May 9, 2020). "The Bellmen". Quelle Movies. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  6. Bloom, Bob (April 21, 2020). "ReelBob: 'The Bellmen'". Journal & Courier. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  7. Meek, Tom (May 8, 2020). "'The Bellmen': This fancy resort has everything, but especially slob comedy and hand sanitizer". Cambridge Day. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  8. LePire, Bobby (May 12, 2020). "The Bellmen". Retrieved August 2, 2021.
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