The 1995 film Four Rooms is a black comedy anthology film directed by Allison Anders, Alexandre Rockwell, Robert Rodriguez, and Quentin Tarantino. The film follows the exploits of a bellhop named Ted (Tim Roth) as he tries to survive New Year's Eve at a rundown hotel.
The film is divided into four segments, each directed by a different director. The segments are:
- The man from Hollywood (dir. Quentin Tarantino): Ted is summoned to the penthouse suite to serve a group of Hollywood executives, including Chester Rush (Bruce Willis).
- The Wrong Man (dir. Allison Anders): Ted is mistaken for another man and is held captive by a group of criminals.
- The Misbehavers (dir. Robert Rodriguez): Ted is hired to babysit two children, but they turn out to be more than he can handle.
- The Missing Ingredient (dir. Alexandre Rockwell): Ted is asked to help a group of witches complete a spell.
Four Rooms is a darkly funny and often surreal film. It is a showcase for the talents of the four directors, as well as the cast. The film has become a cult classic over the years, and it is still enjoyed by fans of black comedy and independent cinema.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics upon its release. Some critics praised the film's humor and its originality, while others criticized the film's unevenness and its lack of focus. However, the film has since become a cult classic, and it is now considered to be one of Quentin Tarantino's best films.
Themes
The film explores a number of themes, including:
- The nature of reality: The film often blurs the lines between reality and fantasy.
- The absurdity of life: The film is a darkly funny satire of the human condition.
- The importance of redemption: Despite the film's dark humor, it is ultimately a hopeful film about the possibility of redemption.
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Cast
- Tim Roth as Ted
- Marc Lawrence as Sam
"The Missing Ingredient":
- Sammi Davis as Jezebel
- Amanda de Cadenet as Diana
- Valeria Golino as Athena
- Madonna as Elspeth
- Ione Skye as Eva
- Lili Taylor as Raven
- Alicia Witt as Kiva
"The Wrong Man":
- David Proval as Siegfried
- Jennifer Beals as Angela
- Lawrence Bender as Long Hair Yuppie Scum
- Paul Skemp as Real Theodore
- Quinn Thomas Hellerman as Baby Bellhop
"The Misbehavers":
- Antonio Banderas as Husband
- Tamlyn Tomita as Wife
- Lana McKissack as Sarah
- Danny Verduzco as Juancho
- Patricia Vonne as Corpse
- Salma Hayek as TV Dancing Girl
Betty's house:
- Kathy Griffin as Betty
- Marisa Tomei as Margaret
- Julie McClean as Left Redhead
- Laura Rush as Right Redhead
"The Man from Hollywood":
- Quentin Tarantino as Chester Rush
- Jennifer Beals as Angela
- Paul Calderón as Norman
- Bruce Willis as Leo (uncredited)
- Kimberly Blair as Hooker (uncredited)
Director: Allison Anders, Alexandre Rockwell, Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino
Writers: Allison Anders, Alexandre Rockwell, Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino
Box Office Gross: $4,257,354
Distributor: Miramax
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: December 22, 1995
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