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Four Rooms is an unbearable quartet of stories written and directed by hot filmmakers Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction), Robert Rodriguez (El Mariachi), Allison Anders (Gas Food Lodging), and Alexandre Rockwell (In the Soup), which only proves that even the smart guys can really blow it sometimes. The anthology is linked by the hotel in which all the events are taking place, and by Tim Roth as a bellboy flitting from scene to scene. Nobody overcomes the insufferable air of self-congratulation that permeates this exercise in forced hipness. Others involved include Bruce Willis, Madonna, Lili Taylor, Ione Skye, Jennifer Beals, and Antonio Banderas.--Tom Keogh, Amazon.com
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Ted (the bellboy) mets up with a series of outlandinsh eccentric guests - from a pair of pint sizedpranksters, bent on destruction to a demented movie star who makes Ted an outrageous offer he can't believe or refuse
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Quentin Tarantino followed up the huge success of Pulp Fiction with this ensemble piece, that showcases the directing talents of fellow indie favourites, Robert Rodriguez, Alexandre Rockwell, Allison Anders, not to mention a star turn by Qunetin himself. The premise is simple, one hotel, one bellboy (Tim Roth doing his best Michael Caine impressions) and one hell of a New Year's Eve. Each director takes a section of the film and Roth manically dashs from one 'screw-ball' scenario to another. From Madonna and her coven of witches, to Antonio Banderas' trouble making kids, through to the grand finale where Quentin and Bruce Willis are stretched to their acting threshholds as hotshot young director and movie superstar respectively. As a film it is limited, but as four examples of indie film making, tied to together by lunatic performance from Tim Roth it makes for enjoyable viewing. Steve Buscemi was originally cast as the bellboy, but due to his turn as a bellboy in Barton Fink he turned down the chance and allowed Roth to take centre stage. Horribly under rated this is one for the fans and those that enjoy bizarre movies with no apparent purpose or plot.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Four Rooms is a 1995 film starring Tim Roth as a bellhop who is working new years eve in a hotel,but this isnt going to be an easy night for teddy (roth).The film is written and directed by four directors hence the film is broken into four stories all which happen on the same night and all involving teddy.Each story is quirky,manic,over the top and camp in parts which teddy really invokes as his character as a really kenneth williams feel at times.
The first two stories pass by with some enjoyment but aint brilliant,the opening story involving witches who want to bring an ex witch back to life is ok,madonna excels in the role even if she is overacting but i would say that was a deliberate ploy by writer and director Alison Anders.
The second story which is written and directed by Alexandre Rockwell involves a case of mistaken identity which is ok again and there are laughs but its one dimensional in parts and runs out of steam in the end.
The film is saved by the two most respected directors of all in Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino.Each of their stories involves the best scripts and the most laughs and the madness of the overall story is increased here.Rodriguezs story involves antonia banderas who hams it up as an eccentric father who asks roth to look after his two kids so that he and his wife can head out and then the laughs really kick in.
Tarantinos story is typical tarantino with a razor sharp script and great laughs courtesy of quentin who stars in his segment along with bruce willis,and it must be said that willis is excellent as a man that gets drunk and falls out with his wife because he wont drive home.
All in all this is a movie of four parts and not strictly a bonafide film and like me im sure you will love some of it and think the other bits are weaker but thats the gamble that the production company took,but its certainly worth investigating.
The first two stories pass by with some enjoyment but aint brilliant,the opening story involving witches who want to bring an ex witch back to life is ok,madonna excels in the role even if she is overacting but i would say that was a deliberate ploy by writer and director Alison Anders.
The second story which is written and directed by Alexandre Rockwell involves a case of mistaken identity which is ok again and there are laughs but its one dimensional in parts and runs out of steam in the end.
The film is saved by the two most respected directors of all in Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino.Each of their stories involves the best scripts and the most laughs and the madness of the overall story is increased here.Rodriguezs story involves antonia banderas who hams it up as an eccentric father who asks roth to look after his two kids so that he and his wife can head out and then the laughs really kick in.
Tarantinos story is typical tarantino with a razor sharp script and great laughs courtesy of quentin who stars in his segment along with bruce willis,and it must be said that willis is excellent as a man that gets drunk and falls out with his wife because he wont drive home.
All in all this is a movie of four parts and not strictly a bonafide film and like me im sure you will love some of it and think the other bits are weaker but thats the gamble that the production company took,but its certainly worth investigating.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This movie is great fun!!! The plot of the first part is so crappy that's ridiculously funny, the second is a nice appetizer of the things to come for Tim Roth, the bell hop. Then serious business sets in as Robert Rodriguez brings Antonio Banderas in a superb intimidating character with a pair of children that unleash a hellish plot (a climax that will make you weep with laughter) and Tarantino's part builds up a tension for a great dessert. The Amazon reviewer forgot to put on the right AV channel...or has a narrow scope of interest.
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Very funny in places
This is a rather funny film in four pieces. Tim Roth is superb as the Bell Hop. Physiognomy and facial caricatures are hilarious! Read more
Published 11 months ago by R. Landon
Present for partner
I bought this for my partner, who really liked the film. I thought the last bit was the best, personally. Read more
Published 20 months ago by D. Robinson
Weird but Wonderful
This film is chaotic, colourful and comic. Tim Roth steels the show and Antonio Banderas is at his comic best!! A collection of separate storylines cleverly brought together.
Published on 2 May 2009 by T. Osborne
Four Rooms
Having just watched this film for the first time, I think a good way to describe it is to compare it to a gig. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2008 by Stokie621
An entertaining experience with a shaky foundation
This film is the very definition of 'patchy'. It comes across like the directors responsible were just filling in free time between their real movies - which is probably true. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2007 by Jenny J.J.I.
open your mind, if you have one
To appreciate this film you have to enjoy surrealism, sarcasm, acid-infused abstract ideas and eccentricity. Read more
Published on 17 July 2006 by J. Gildersleeve
poor poor film.
I could not wait to watch four rooms as i am a huge quentin tarrantino fan, but this film is awful.
It has some good stars in including madonna but that does not make up... Read more
It has some good stars in including madonna but that does not make up... Read more
Published on 4 May 2006 by Ms. C. Mason
Erm......yawn.....wake me up when its over!
Well, what can i say!? I think Four Rooms has to be the most unashamedly bad film that i have ever had the misfortune to witness. Read more
Published on 21 April 2006 by Baby Cakes
A landmark in modern film making...
Un-recognised by most film enthusiasts, this film is truly beautiful. It's unlike any other film that has been made; 4 directors, 4 stories, four rooms in the same hotel, 1 bellhop... Read more
Published on 9 April 2005 by Shkandrij
Four Rooms (1995)
I had not seen this film until recently and i can appriciate how some people would hate it. I however find it funny and clever. Read more
Published on 13 May 2004 by "russrussruss"
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