FOUR ASSASSINS is one of those indie thrillers set in a single location, this time around a hotel room. The title is self-explanatory and the film follows a long-established premise, with initial respect and serenity giving way to frustration, betrayal and murder. It's basic stuff indeed, shot on the cheap without much in the way of wit or style, and literally the only reason to tune in is if you're a fan of any of the actors here; Will Yun Lee and Miguel Ferrer bag the most interesting parts, and the rest is just cliche.

Marcus (Will Yun Lee) is a paid assassin who operates with a sense of humor and a touch of noir. He is visited by three fellow assassins. Cordelia (Mercedes Renard) is the jilted ex-girlfriend who is still bitter. Chase (Oliver Williams) is the new guy who is "more British than Brit." And Eli (Miguel Ferrer) a sentimental mentor with a bad heart. It seems Marcus was supposed to perform two hits, but only did one. The other three assassins are there to find out why, one way or another...and make things right.

The film is more like a play. Except for the flashbacks, it takes place in one hotel room. There is great interaction among the characters. The audience knows things aren't as they seem. There has got to be a big twist, some major pre-planned turn of events, an ending that puts the icing on the cake. Unfortunately, what is a good film lacks the expected climax.

First 10 minutes gave me hope that it might get good, but it didn't. There is very little action, lots of pointless talking. It feels like this entire movie could have been a very short story, or a monologue.

Reason I started watching it in the first place is because it has several actors which I normally like. Acting is OK, problem is that situations are not believable, but rather pointless, and I was not made to care for any of characters.

I cant even recommend this movie as something to watch when you have nothing better to do. Instead, go outside, sit on grass, watch grass grow and meditate. Whatever you think about during it will be very likely more entertaining than this movie.