Afouotos
Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.
Voxitype
Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.
Catangro
After playing with our expectations, this turns out to be a very different sort of film.
Sammy-Jo Cervantes
There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.
Vonia
Four Rooms (1995)
Directors: Allison Anders, Alexandre Rockwell, Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino
4/10 An anthology film. 4 segments, 4 directors. A panoply of star cameos, some with many lines, some with a mere appearance. 1 Tim Roth. 1 topsy-turvy shambolic film. Frame Story (including two intervening shorts after the first and third segments, his calls with the party guests in Room 404 and his manager, Betty) could have been best story, but inconsistent; Tim Roth is hilarious at his best, a poor charade at worst. What is with his drunken bowlegs? Nevertheless, credit is due for his character and funny moments if you ignore the walk and over the top parts. Adored the subtle connections between the segments, a little little Easter eggs. (4/10) Honeymoon Suite, "The Missing Ingredient" felt like a burlesque comedy short. Roth's aforentioned foolish walk, the music and dancing for the coven's spell, all of it. Funny, but forgettable. Chaotic and ridiculous. Easy fun but little quality. (4/10) Room 409, "The Wrong Man" was similarly funny with little quality. This had less funny and more awkward laughs, though. Nonsensical plot idea that had the potential to become something enthralling, but was instead made into a farce. (3/10) Room 309, "The Misbehavers" was the best one, although definitely more over the top than necessary. In fact, probably the most ridiculous with the most elements of surprise including a fire, a huge syringe, said syringe used in darts, a dead whore. Unfortunately, Roth reaches his limit here and his already hyperbolic character gets even worse as he yells at these children, practically hyperventilating. Admittedly, these children might deserve some of it being nuisances that are endearingly intelligent about it. Everything that can go wrong, does. Mostly on a good way. Banderas saves the day, especially with his perfect last line: "Did they misbehave?" (5/10) Penthouse, "The Man From Hollywood" was quite the disappointment, coming from the biggest name in the film, Quentin Tarantino. Most of it is a complete waste of time, as mentioned by one of the characters. The reader is a thoroughly subpar, utterly non-Hitchcockian retelling of what the characters erroneously reference as "The Man from Rio", but is really "The Man from the South". An alcohol induced bet for a nice car. As long as he can light a Zippo ten times in a row. Otherwise, it will cost a finger. Literally. Roth is hired as the trigger man for $1,000. I will say that this segment is cleverly placed at the end, for the only redeeming detail is Roth's walk off ending, which could only be so simple yet so flawless now that his character, beyond done with his unexpectedly absurd night, has lost all fear and pretense. In this one scene, his nonsensical walk fits right in. (4/10) I have a soft spot for Anthology films. Apparently, only when done right. Four Rooms had all the elements. Sadly, with such shameful execution, the result leaves much to be desired.
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zaremskya-23761
This film has an interesting premise - four separate rooms with four unique stories told by four different directors. The setup, however, collapses under its own weight, as the differing viewpoints and various styles just confuse each other, leading to an unsatisfying payoff.The directors are talented, the actors do their jobs just fine, but the gimmicky nature of the film makes it difficult to fully enjoy. It becomes kind of a circus. I'd say the best part is the finger scene at the end, but you have to get through the whole movie just for that.I would recommend viewing each directors' work separately, instead of this failed attempt to weave their styles together in a hotel setting.
nox09
1st room just painful to watch 2nd room again nothing interesting very bad 3rd room had some funny moments and 4th room is the only room you feel directors work , the ending shot was very good but that's it . the only thing that was really really good in the movie was the music and Tim Roths overacting if you like him you gonna enjoy it . everything else was just terrible especially first two rooms they just killed the movie and before you get into 3rd and 4th room you already want to quit........... this movie had sounds its gonna be fun and it had everything to be so but the result is complete opposite . Even Bruce Willis was not able to save this movie
Shawn Martin (NoJusticeWithoutSin)
Please note: Although it is not written in full story, some paragraphs may contain plot information that could be a spoiler."Four Rooms" is a 1995 anthology comedy film that follows Ted the Bellhop, the lone working employee, as he works New Years Eve at the Hotel Mon Signor in Los Angeles, interacting with several guests on four different rooms. The film contains four different segments, which are the rooms he visits. Each room is written and directed by a different filmmaker.Segment 1: The Honeymoon Suite - "The Missing Ingredient" Written and directed by Allison AndersTed assists several unusual women with their luggage up to the Honeymoon suite. He soon discovers that they are a coven of witches trying to reverse a spell that was placed on their goddess 40 years earlier. However, when they learn one of them is missing an ingredient needed to complete the spell, they convince Ted to help her out in retrieving the missing ingredient.---Room Review--- This is the weakest of the rooms. Although very well conceived and directed, it doesn't have that feeling the rest of the rooms do.7/10Segment 2: Room 404 - "The Wrong Man" Written and directed by Alexandre RockwellAfter a confusing phone call from a party in a room and unsure of which floor it's on, Ted arrives to room 404 where he finds himself in the middle of a fantasy hostage situation between a husband and wife. At gunpoint, Ted is forced to participate in the scenario, with uncertainty of what is real and what is part of the fantasy.---Room Review--- Of the four segments, this is the second best one. The entire concept, story, directing, acting and comedy is stellar and all around shows how a great story can be told in a short time.9/10Segment 3: Room 309 - "The Misbehavers" Written and directed by Robert RodriguezA husband and wife pay Ted to babysit their son and daughter as they go out to a New Years party. The very stern father demands his children to not misbehave and Ted to make sure they are well taken care of. Ted, alone in the hotel, cannot stay in the room so he orders them to stay in the room and watch TV. After Ted leaves, the children begin to explore and vandalize the room. After Ted arrives back after a few more times (the events of "The Wrong Man" take place during this room), the room is in total and complete chaos, which ends in a hilarious tone as the man and wife return.---Room Review--- The best of the rooms. Rodriguez cleverly put much thought and effort into this room using all of the actors skills, especially Tim Roth and made the entire film worth it.10/10Segment 4: The Penthouse - "The Man from Hollywood" Written and directed by Quentin TarantinoAfter a famous director request several items, Ted brings them to the room and is soon acquainted with the party. Ted is asked to take part in a challenge that comes directly put of an episode of 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents'. Ted. Initially declines, but is offered a guarantee $100 just to listen to the request and an additional $1000 if he accepts.---Room Review--- The third best, or second "worst," depending on how you think of it. The room, of course, has the Tarantino formula of characters that never stop talking. Of course, the concept is nowhere near as original or as far fetched as the others but is still a very stellar segment. They even mention the very episode of 'Hitchcock' they use in the conversation. The ending is perfect, however for Ted to end his otherwise very odd and terrible night.8/10