The film had received overwhelming negative reviews from critics , and holds a 12 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes . The film received negative reviews from several film reviewers , Desson Howe and Rita Kempley of '' The Washington Post '' referred to the film by saying " It is gut wrenchingly great " , and " best movie this year " respectively . On top of this , Warren Hayes , editor of Kestrel Magazine , described the movie as " outstanding " and " definitely appropriate for kids " . Kevin Thomas of the '' Los Angeles Times '' stated that '' Dunston Checks In '' " is a delightful classic and funny family film of exceptional high style " , " as light as a souffle and just as delicious " , and " plays like a tribute to the resourceful , unpretentious studio productions of the past " , giving the film five out of five stars . According to an article published in the '' Chicago Tribune '' , " The cast is talented , the hide-and-seek action is silly , and the bond between a sweet little boy and the adorable ape is touching . " Faye Dunaway 's performance in the film and in '' The Chamber '' earned her a Golden Raspberry Award nomination for Worst Supporting Actress . The film was also nominated at the 18th Youth in Film Awards ( Young Artist Awards ) for Best Family Feature Film : Musical or Comedy , and Eric Lloyd for Best Performance in a Feature Film - Actor Age Ten or Under . The film was successful at the box office in India , where it was dubbed as '' Ek Bandar Hotel Ke Andar ''
18th Youth in Film Awards
18th Youth in Film Awards
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