Four Rooms Movie
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Twelve outrageous guests. Four scandalous requests. And one lone bellhop, in his first day on the job, who's in for the wildest New year's Eve of his life.
This movie features the collaborative directorial efforts of four new filmmakers, each of whom directs a segment of this comedy. It's New Year's Eve at the Mon Signor Hotel, a former grand old Hollywood hotel, now fallen upon hard times. Often using physical comedy and sight gags, this movie chronicles the slapstick misadventures of Ted, the Bellhop. He's on his first night on the job, when he's asked to help out a coven of witches in the Honeymoon Suite. Things only get worse when he delivers ice to the wrong room and ends up in a domestic argument at a really bad time. Next, he foolishly agrees to watch a gangster's kids for him while he's away. Finally, he finishes off the night refereeing a ghastly wager.
| Antonio Banderas | Man (segment "Misbehavers, The") |
| Jennifer Beals | Angela (segments "The Wrong Man", "The Man from Hollywood") |
| Sammi Davis | Jezebel (segment "The Missing Ingredient") |
| Madonna | Elspeth (segment "The Missing Ingredient") |
| David Proval | Sigfried (segment "The Wrong Man") |
| Ione Skye | Eva (segment "The Missing Ingredient") |
| Paul Calderon | Norman (segment "The Man from Hollywood") |
| Amanda De Cadenet | Diana (segment "The Missing Ingredient") |
| Valeria Golino | Athena (segment "The Missing Ingredient") |
| Lili Taylor | Raven (segment "The Missing Ingredient") |
| Alicia Witt | Kiva (segment "The Missing Ingredient") |
| Lana McKissack | Sarah (segment "The Misbehavers") |
| Patricia Vonne | Corpse (segment "The Misbehavers") |
| Tamlyn Tomita | Wife (segment "The Misbehavers") |
| Danny Verduzco | Juancho (segment "The Misbehavers") |
| Salma Hayek | TV Dancing Girl (segment "The Misbehavers") |
| Bruce Willis | Leo (segment "The Man from Hollywood") |
| Tim Roth | Ted the Bellhop |
| Robert Rodriguez |
| Allison Anders |
| Alexandre Rockwell |
| Quentin Tarantino |
6.10 out of 10 (12649 votes)
Visitor Reviews
One of Tarantino's best!!!!!!!!
posted on 25 Jul 2009Excellent. Tim Roth is unbelievable, my favorite story is the Misbehaviors, then the Missing Ingredient, then the Man from Hollywood, then the Wrong Man. It is a dark comedy, with twists, and surprises. Comedy, that could be used offensively, but shouldn't be. Another good one for Tarantino's personal film vault. Keep reeling em' in!!!!!!!! ;)
Bad from start to finish!
posted on 16 Jul 2009I can't believe why almost everyone says they hate the first two stories, but they love the Rodriquez and Tarantino ones? Is it because it has the names Tarantino and Rodriquez on them? Because when I saw Four Rooms I was disappointed the entire ride! The first story by Allison Anders was bad, really bad. Bad special effects, bad acting, stupid plot and I really couldn't stand that annoying Tim Roth. O My God! When that story ended, I didn't think things could get any worse. Too bad it did. The second story, by Alexandre Rockwell was even worse. It looked like the actors didn't even have a script and I'm still wondering if that chapter was meant to be funny or what. It was really one of the worst things I've seen today.The third story was a little bit better, this time it was directed by someone who does know a little about film-making. Still I was pretty disappointed with the third story. Sure, it was way better than the first two stories, but there would be no way anyone could have done worse. The story was fun at some points, but overall the thing wasn't funny and the acting was still horrible.And then the fourth story, by the legendary Tarantino. There are allot of people who give this film 10 stars just for the name Tarantino, because I really doubt people actually saw this. The idea was OK, but all Tarantino does in this story is show us some of his so called "cool" quotes and one-liners. And while allot of people actually think these quotes and one-liners are cool and therefor the movie is great, I think they were pretty lame. And last but not least, why the hell would Tarantino cast himself in the lead? Doesn't he realize he's a terrible actor? Doesn't he realize he's ruining his own movies by giving himself a pretty important role? You have enough money, don't you Quent? So hire yourself some actors!!So overall, I really don't see why people hate the first two, but love the last two? Just because the last two directors are famous and popular? If you ask me the entire project is a complete waste of time, all four stories were incredibly dull, lame and annoying. And Tim Roth ... I think I haven't seen something that horrible since I saw Jar Jar Binks in the first Star Wars episode. Really, how can one man be só annoying?
A mixed bag at best
posted on 10 Jul 2009To be honest I only picked this movie up because I knew Bruce Willis was in it and I never pass up a chance to see Bruce on the big screen. It is New Years Eve in a fancy hotel and Ted the bellhop (Time Roth) is the only person on duty. He has four different adventures from four different directors. Of course having one movie with four directors is bound to have its ups and downs so the best way to review this is to pick it apart peice by peice. The first room is a boring unfunny but about witches who run around topless, next please. The second one picks up quite a bit with lots of hilarious jokes while Ted is held hostage by a man with a " big gun" after he delivers ice to the wrong room. There is also a very funny bit while Ted is trying to escape from the room out the bathroom window and incounters the original guy he was supposed to take the ice to, very funny. The next room is rather annonying and extremely gross. The only funny bit is when the kids try to make a phone call to ask if any other rooms has a needle in them and they get the guy with the gun from the previous room. The last, and by far the best is directed and stars the great Quentin Tarantino. It also has a great uncredited performance from Bruce Willis. Both Willis and Tarantino and hilarious as drunk, foul mouthed ganster types, and oh boy are they ever foul mouthed. They decide to enlist in the help of Ted to play a game taken from an old episode of Hitchcock Presents. IF the victem can light his lighter 10 times in a row he gets a car if not Ted has to cut his hand off. Let's just say the results are very funny. So even though it has its flaws the moments that this film shines are worth the price of admission.
Trash, how did I manage to sit through this?
posted on 13 Jun 2009This movie was absolute trash. I never though that the creator of Kill Bill could be in such garbage. Ted the bellhop walked in a very strange manner and his personality would switch all the time as if in mood swings. In THe Missing Ingredient he was very nervous and jittery and same as in the Wrong Man but in the Wrong Man he yelled at a guy with a gun in his face, something no one would ever do. But, in the Misbehavors(most disgusting, disturbing thing I've ever seen)he was angry and yelling at the kids and when he saw the dead hooker in the bed he threw up and almost made me. Then, in the last story when he was going to cut off Norman's finger in some sick bet Chester, Leo and Norman made he had no problem yet he couldn't even have sex with the women in the beginning of the movie and was throwing up all over the place in the Misbehavors. It was like some creepy remote hotel where there was only Ted and the people in the four rooms but it was actually in L.A where there would be many other hotel staff and you would see some guests. He was totally alone except for the significant characters and I found it strange and irritating. They had Antonio Banderas, Selma Hayek and Quentin Tarantino(hope I'm not forgetting anyone) but the movie still managed to be worse than dirt. The actors were horrible, even Banderas, Hayek and Tarantino and it turned out to be the biggest disappointment since Underworld. If only there was a negative number on the Vote cause this movie deserves to be taken to the desert and buried.
A nice collection of auteur directing...
posted on 11 Jun 2009Genre: Comedy
Genre Grade: C+
Final Grade: B-
Tim Roth gives a hilarious performance in this collection of four short films by four different directors. Allison Anders directed the first segment of the film. She is pretty much an unknown and according to this part of the film, she isn't much of a director. Alexandre Rockwell (In the Soup) directed the second segment, and it was hilarious and quirky and entertaining, which lifted my spirits for this seemingly stupid film. Robert Rodriguez (Sin City, Desperado) did an excellent job in the third segment of the film, giving the best direction in the whole film. Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill) wrapped up the movie with his segment, but it didn't compare to the dark humor that Rodriguez gave the film. Tarantino did stick to his roots though, writing great dialogue and having a little fun with shock value too. His mistake is that he wrote himself into the script and gave the worst acting out of anyone else in the film.
In the end this was a funny and interesting compilation of stories that ultimately makes Tim Roth look like a hysterical madman. Check it out if you enjoy any of the directors of the film or if you like Tim Roth.
Little Lord Fauntleroy...
posted on 29 May 2009'The Misbehavers' is the best part in the entire movie. However, "Little Lord Fauntleroy" is a fantastic part too. Madonna almost killed this movie. And thats too bad. But once you get to the 'whore' scene this movie gets awesome. When Ted starts vomiting... oh man, I don't think I've ever laughed that hard. There are some Reservoir Dogs related scenes. Like, in the bathroom when Ted is looking for Jennifer Beals' husbands pills, the condoms are white, orange, pink and yellow. Hahhaahahahaha. Fantastic Flick. The music rocks. Tim Roth makes me like Mr.Orange now, I mean, how can you look at him making all those hilarious faces and not like him. He's adorable but ugly all at the same time. And one last thing, the movie could have been a billion times better if Kathy Griffin wasn't in it at all. THEODORE!
A pretty good movie
posted on 26 May 2009Four Rooms is a highly entertaining movie.It has cool segments,a great cast,and 4 great directors.It deserves more credit like i don't know what critics were talking about it being bad.I mean i can see why the first two would bring it down, but the last half really boost the film up and makes you appreciate the first two segments more.I had heard some stuff about this and it sounded like a really good movie so i went and got it.When i watched it overall i liked it.The first segment "The Missing Ingreideint" was good, because I've gained more respect for it ,but it tried to be really sexy which it kinda was but it made feel a little ticked of.The next segment "The Wrong Man" is my least favorite i mean it was thrilling to watch but it wasn't funny which is what they threw in to higher its climax.The third segment "The Misbahevers" is my favorite the kids are so cool and it has enough charm to keep you into the story and is very funny.The last one "The Man From Hollywood" was really good to, it was so nerve racking when you found out Ted's purpose for being there its a great conclusion to a pretty good movie.I also will say i found Tim Roths character of Ted the Bellhop to be a bit overactive and a bit annoying at times.So go see Four Rooms its really good and a wild time. 8.3 out of 10 stars
A very entertaining and lighthearted comedy
posted on 21 May 2009Though this film at first seems like nothing more than an ego boast to many big actors (Madonna, Antonio Banderas, Bruce Willis, et. al.), further viewing shows that this film may actually contain some substance of worth. Tim Roth, whose character is nothing short of annoying, does a remarkable Jerry Lewis-like performance. The four stories in themselves are at least original (with the exception of Tarantino's piece which was too similar to the old ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS episode) and faily entertaining as twenty minutes of pure fluff. The film does showcase some very good and humorous performances by some of today's bigger stars, however one might wonder if the stars appearance was only out of obligation to the director (why else would Bruce Willis be in this film if not out of obligation to Tarantino?). Overall the film is definetely worth seeing for anyone who can enjoy and appreciate the lighthearted nature of the film and wants a break from the more serious cinematic pieces out there.
Two rooms are good, one mediocre, and one super cheesy.
posted on 17 May 2009The entire movie takes place on New Years Eve and New Years Morning. It consists of four major story lines that take place one after another in four separate rooms with some in-betweens to tie them all together. The character that connects the four stories is Ted the Bellhop who's a main character in each story, played by Tim Roth. Each of the four story lines has it's own writer/director. Tarantino puts his writing and directing genius at work on the finale scene, (the fourth room). Robert Rodriguez has the funniest and possibly the best and most memorable scene that has Ted having to babysit a couple of misbehavers while the parents are out on the town. The way the movie starts out, with the first two stories (or rooms), might make you want to turn the movie off. But, don't. It's worth getting to Rodriguez and Tarantino's cappers and Tim Roth's performance should keep you busy for the first half.
It's always disheartening.....
posted on 11 May 2009It's always disheartening when film critics coldly snub films upon release for what they are, or when film snobs dismiss it as the next thing. With three good quarters, or rooms, how could you go wrong? Granted, the first room wasn't funny, but it had pointless nudity. The second room is hilarious, Tim Roth squawking and trying to weasel his way out of situations with such a scary gangster. Third room being the funniest and then the last room. What can I say? I'm glad Quentin Tarantino learned self-respect from Howard Hawks, he's definately worth his salt as an actor. *****
Quirky, Clever and one of a kind
posted on 11 Apr 2009I will admit that this is definately the key-lime pie of movies (an aquired taste) but for those who love hillarious writing, clever directing and quirky characters, this movie is a must! Being a huge Tarantino fan, I jumped at the chance to watch this movie. The final room is written and directed by Tarantino and definately has his twisted comedic flair written all over it. But I became even more interested in the other writers/directors. They all have unique styles of writing and interesting visions but their casting choices were perfect! Even if you can't stand Antonio Banderas, you'll find him pee-your-pants funny! And Tim Roth's (pulp Fiction, Resevoir Dogs) Ted the bellhop is well worth watching - extreme physical comedy that is over the top but not too extreme. Treat yourself to this all star cast, brilliantly written and directed film. You won't regret it!
one of my all-time top ten films, but you gotta be a tarantino/rodrigues fan..
posted on 22 Feb 2009First time i rented this film, i watched it 3 times in the 48 hours i had the tape..But in order to enjoy this piece of art, you have to be into tarantino/rodrigues genre. For me it is the combination of many things: 1. When something TOTALLY unexplainable happens, and then either later on, or earlier on in the film, the event is triggered by something you barely noticed. Once you've seen this once, you pay much more attention to the film. And when the film is good, you'll wan't to see it all..2. The story often take the cast through some pretty extreme, sarcastic, funny situations. Like the part of Four rooms where the strict father pays the bellhop to watch the kids. Lets just say that the kids get in to a LOT of trouble as the father and mother returns..3. Realism. Now I don't mean the kind of realism like: "fairies don't exist", or "aliens dont exist". For me, these types of elements can be included in a film, and the film will still be realistic. Realism is when you have an alien or a witch that act like they are have a bit of personality. Take the witches in the first part of the film. They have issues with each other, and thus they are not just a bunch of anonymous witches. The thing is that, that them being witches is, not the main thing. The story is, and that is where the focus is being put. Try looking at Godzilla. The story in this type of film is almost invisible compared to the effort, thats been put in to the special effects. Some may like that, but i feel the story is more important.Summed up, if you've agreed with me on the most of these things then you cannot cheat yourself of this film. Take a cab down to the nearest video shop, have the cab leave the meter on while you threaten to tear guts out of the guy at the counter, if he doesn't produce "Four rooms" within the next 30 seconds. Return home, and don't bother taking off your jacket or shoes, just start watching..
Good, in parts: skip the first half
posted on 16 Feb 2009I wanted to see this film because of the involvement of Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino and Tim Roth. I also wanted to see why it seemed to be getting a majority of negative reviews.Roth immediately draws your attention as the bell-hop, and keeps it throughout. His acting is definately the best part of this film, and his quirky mannerisms(the twitching fingers, and the voice which periodically lapsed into a strong cockney accent)are highlighted effectively. The film itself is impossible to judge as a whole, as the four segments, the rooms, are all completely different.The first room, 'The Missing Ingredient', was easily the worst. The plot was insignificant, and basically the entire story was an excuse for gratuitous sex. Tim Roth, in this case, was the only redeeming feature.The second room, though marginally better, still appeared entirely pointless, and again the writer/director's use of crude sexual references in an attempt to maintain a story became slightly disturbing.The third room was directed by Robert Rodriguez, and was significantly better than the first two. In it, Rodriguez maintained his directorial style, and the subject matter (of two misbehaving children) comes as a great relief from the first half of the film; in fact, it would have worked much better as a short, independant of the rest of this film. The final moments of this room (the still view of the room in its dilapidated state and Banderas' consequent question, 'Did they misbehave?') provide a final hilarious scene, and an apt ending to this part of the film.The final room was written and directed by Tarantino. Even though I am a fan of his other films, this disappointed me. In its own right, it wasn't bad, however it gave the appearance of serving only one purpose, as a vehicle for his ego. Cast in the lead role of this room, Tarantino dominated throughout. This is most obvious in the beginning, which we see from Ted's point of view, purely a close-up of Tarantino's face. Apart from this, and the constant (and often annoying) sense of improvisation that his dialogue delivers, this was another good short of sorts, and stood out alongside Rodriguez's directing and Roth's acting as the only parts of the film worth viewing.Without the first 2 rooms: 8/10 Overall: 6/10
"The Misbehavers" is the best...the rest is bad
posted on 01 Feb 2009Ouch, this film is very bad, I really hurt to see such a bad film with Madonna on the cover, she is such a good girl in other movie like truth or dare and many others. This movie is just ridiculous. There is only one good scene and it don't last long, Salma Hayek as a tv dancer in "The Misbehavers". Here is the story thanks to Tad Dibbern.This movie features the collaborative directorial efforts of four new filmmakers, each of whom directs a segment of this comedy. It's New Year's Eve at the Mon Signor Hotel, a former grand old Hollywood hotel, now fallen upon hard times. Often using physical comedy and sight gags, this movie chronicles the slapstick misadventures of Ted, the Bellhop. He's on his first night on the job, when he's asked to help out a coven of witches in the Honeymoon Suite. Things only get worse when he delivers ice to the wrong room and ends up in a domestic argument at a really bad time. Next, he foolishly agrees to watch a gangster's kids for him while he's away. Finally, he finishes off the night refereeing a ghastly wager.If you really are into Salma Hayek, rent this one just for her scene, that's what I did. The rest is pure crap.
Not bad, and stop blaming Madonna!
posted on 09 Jan 2009With 4 directors and a cast of over 20 actors {all talented}, this movie was bound to flop. Antonio Banderez makes a great appearance and Madonna and Quentin Terentino {and} Bruce Willis were good too. The script seems confusing, the directors all have completely different views and styles, so it's confusing. But it is still funny, the bellhopper was excellent, really funny guy. Madonna, who was only in the first fifteen minutes, was blamed for the badness of the movie, stop hating just because she's one of the only people in this movie who don't cuss up a storm and stay fresh and to the point! And as for Quentin, it was a nice cameo, but you're a lot better behind the camera...
Thank the lord the Tim Roth.
posted on 13 Oct 2008This movie is a masterpiece of eccentricity and humor. A film of four different situations one bellhop must face on his first night of the job doesn't exactly seem like it could make a motion picuture length film... but trust me, it can. Tim Roth, the main character is astounding as the wonderfully frantic bellhop (who can be sauve one moment and throwing up all over himself the next) that must encounter witches, sadistic lovers, children from hell, and (my personal favorite) a group of drunk men that are in need of entertainment... This film will be enjoyed by those of us who enjoy outlandish comedy and a wee bit of slapstick. ***Just incase I am missing my opportunity to say a brief message to the light of my life, if you are out there reading this Mr. Roth, I adore you.***
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posted on 03 Aug 2009When the movie starts off you begin to feel a bit queasy (is that how you write that?). The introductory credits are cartoonish, insanely stupid and long. Really self-indulgent. Like they really thought they were being incredibly funny, when in actuality they only remind us of the intro bits of the Pink Panther cartoon, only much more childish.And sure enough: the first of the four movies is so horribly unfunny, badly written and overacted, all I could think about it was: 'Errr...' My movie-watching companion concurred. We had vacant stares upon our faces. The only decent part about the first movie were the bare tits and Madonna's cleavage. Furthermore it was mindbogglingly dumb and theatre-acting like. (Insert sound of disgust here.) 2 out of 10.The second movie: same deal. Overacting, theatre-like overacting, dumb story, silly situations, unlikely and unlikeable people. Really, I was thinking how I could've spend my time even worse than looking at this crap, and nothing really popped up. Maybe intentionally breaking my leg or knowingly unhinging my jaw would be even less fun. 3 out of 10. Also, the first two directors have had no career at all after their sh^tpile contribution to Four Rooms, and rightfully so. Go do something you're good at. Theatre?Then came the third one. We weren't sure whether we had already seen the ones of Tarantino and Rodriguez, and luckily we did not. This was the Robert Rodriguez one, we quickly figured. The style, the humor, all that stuff. Also, Tim Roth, the main character was not overacting so much in this one. It's an awesomely told story about two kids left behind in a hotel on new year's eve by their parents (one of which is a really cool Antonio Banderas). With only the bellboy (Roth) to look after them. It has funny dialogue, decent acting (even by the kids) and is more realistic, and towards the end pays off in a climax that had me and my friend laughing out loud for a couple of minutes straight. Forking awesome: 9 out of 10.The last one of the bunch was the one by Tarantino, which we figured when Tarantino himself was in the first scene. It's typical Tarantino, but a bit more over the top in the start and with (pretty much signature) overly long conversations (remember Kill Bill 2? Good lord...), that were not nearly as funny and well written as in say Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs. This one is decent as well, only it drags on and on. The pay-off though is again remarkable, having to do with a wager involving a car, a big meat-cleaver, a pinkie and drunk party guests. Too long, boring at times, but the climax saves it: 7 out of 10. Thus we add up: 2+3+9+7= 21. 21 divided by four: 5.25, so: 5 out of 10. Just skip the first two bits if you want to keep your stomach contents.