Four Rooms

Four Rooms is a 1995 American anthology comedy film written and directed by Allison Anders, Alexandre Rockwell, Danny Leiner, and Robert Rodriguez. The film is a unique blend of multiple storylines and takes place within a single night at an upscale hotel called the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire. At the center of the tale is Ted the Bellhop, played by Antonio Banderas in his English-language film debut. Ted is an aspiring poet struggling to make ends meet as a hotel employee. Ted's night begins on a chaotic note as he becomes embroiled in the misadventures of a wealthy older couple, Leo (David Proval) and Mildred (Terry Kinney). The couple is on the verge of celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, but their son has arranged for a surprise party without their knowledge. As Ted tries to accommodate the couple's requests while keeping the surprise under wraps, he faces a series of comedic mishaps. The couple's antics soon become entwined with those of Whiskey Tramps (played by Quentin Tarantino and Tim Roth), two charming but unscrupulous con artists. The duo is attempting to relieve a wealthy guest, a Japanese businessman named Mr. Hiroshi's assistant, Yumi (Shuya Itō). The pair pose as the assistant and an interpreter for Mr. Hiroshi, with the intention of swindling the guest out of his cash and belongings. However, their ruse is complicated by the arrival of Yumi, who speaks little English. Meanwhile, a young couple, Melissa (Karyn Parsons), and David (Marlon Wayans), is staying in the hotel in order to consummate their marriage. After an awkward start to their relationship, the couple heads to the hotel's rooftop for a romantic tryst. However, their plans quickly go awry when they become the target of a group of thieves attempting to break into their room. The two couples' storylines intersect and overlap throughout the night, leading to various comedic misunderstandings and misadventures. In another segment of the film, an elderly woman, Mrs. Henry (Audrey Gardner), becomes the focal point. Mrs. Henry seeks to rekindle a long-forgotten romantic passion by ordering a bottle of expensive scotch. However, upon receiving the bottle, she discovers it is a cheaper substitute for the real vintage. In her frustration and desperation, Mrs. Henry seeks to get the genuine article. Meanwhile, an elderly couple, the Fergusons, have arranged to meet with their son at the hotel. When they find him is absent, they decide to enjoy each other's company, leading the son to return and find his parents in a compromising position. As Ted navigates the complex web of situations throughout the night, he begins to realize that his own aspirations for a life beyond his job are not as impossible as he initially thought. Through a series of twists and turns, Ted finds himself in a series of hilarious predicaments, all while keeping his head above the chaos and ensuring his job at the hotel remains intact.