Reservoir Dogs

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Sweeney-ToddJan 1, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The dialogue and acting is absolutely legendary. You really feel like you can join in on the conversation. The story telling was amazing. The only reason it didn’t get a 9 or even a 10 is because I would’ve like to see the entire heist… Expand

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MrIslamicFeb 19, 2021

It's a great movie, not Tarantinos best (I still think Pulp Fiction is) I like how the movie plays out as you learn more about the characters and the job they are going to pull off. The movie has a great ending.

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SAB11Sep 8, 2021

great film for the first hour, but then it starts to get boring (especially with that mr. orange character).

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mcleanman36Nov 29, 2021

Tarantino's film here is hands down one of if not the best film he has made in his career. If you want to know what this director is capable of then this is a movie you need to watch.

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MoviesaregreatNov 29, 2021

I had only heard good things about this movie but had no idea what was it all about. Definitely a special film, depicts very human characters and is entertertaining from start to finish. You never know what's going to happen next.

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JJ2FAS4UDec 29, 2021

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Furry_k1llerFeb 19, 2022

La acabo de ver y me ha parecido que ha estado muy bien, Tarantino pudo manejar muy bien el millón y medio de dólares y los personajes están muy bien representados, también la historia no lineal lo hace mucho más interesante.

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JimmyReviewsMar 17, 2023

7.9
A blast of a movie that is extremely well choreographed and just a real ride. Possibly the best action I’ve seen in a long time.

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BillB.Feb 3, 2007

It wasn't THAT good. The acting was great, but the script is below average.

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Mr.HankeyApr 22, 2006

This movie sparked the millions of fans of Quentin Tarantino and made him a big name in independent film. But is the movie good? Yes because it is a interesting look at the jobs of killers and No because it doesn't add up as well and This movie sparked the millions of fans of Quentin Tarantino and made him a big name in independent film. But is the movie good? Yes because it is a interesting look at the jobs of killers and No because it doesn't add up as well and some of the acting isn't as good as I would hope. The violence is very visual and surreal but it shows the brutality of people in a way that you may never have seen before. Also interesting how the incognito's of the killers are colors and also how the language is over used and makes the characters less appealing. The movie is good but not the best out of Tarantino in any form.… Expand

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JacobJan 4, 2015

For a first film its good. The characters are interesting and the story is engaging. The choice to tell the story out of order makes me want to rewatch the film as I feel like it’ll make more sense the second time around.

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ag10Jan 8, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Reservoir Dogs was a hell of a movie. The acting was great and has some of the most memorable and brutal storylines of any movie. The brilliant dialogue made you engaged as well as this thrill of unknowing what's gonna happen next. However, I was a little disappointed. I thought that the movie could have been better if the characters were developed more. I could hardly put myself in their shoes and understand them as characters because I knew very little about them. The film should have more movement, rather than the whole movie being based in a warehouse. It gets to the point where the characters have been in a location for far too long and as audience I went: "well what's gonna happen next". I would have liked to see the original heist too because it adds on the entertainment and would have made the movie more enjoyable. Some bits of the movie just felt unfinished, other than that it was great movie, but it could have been an excellent one.… Expand

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mcblancaflorJul 15, 2015

Not bad for a debut film, Tarantino exposed his unorthodox style of script-writing wherein he tackles the usual arguments that people have (like Mr. Pink not giving a tip argument). Although, I expected the film to have more thrill since itNot bad for a debut film, Tarantino exposed his unorthodox style of script-writing wherein he tackles the usual arguments that people have (like Mr. Pink not giving a tip argument). Although, I expected the film to have more thrill since it is a team-up movie with the goal of knowing who really is the "rat". Overall, the actors and script is great.… Expand

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PanchogulMay 17, 2020

La opera prima de Tarantino, buen inicio de su carrera como director, pero lejos de ser tan espectacular como muchos dicen.

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smuroseSep 5, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie had A LOT of cuss words, in some dialogue unnecessarily I think. There was a lot of racial and sexist slurs as well, to build the characters perceptions of reality. The whole movie is about one specific heist gone wrong, primarily due to one of the guys being a cop and ratting out the crew. You find this out in the last half of the movie and it is a struggle for him to keep his cool to carry through the sting as he develops emotions and an odd form of loyalty to the thieves. There was a lot of blood too, and a chopped off ear. I do believe that the film tried to highlight each character (Mr. Orange, Mr. White, Mr. Brown); however, character build-up was a bit lacking as by the end of the film you still kind of wonder why someone shot someone else and you put it off to them just being unsophisticated and unprofessional (a word that one guy kept emphasizing throughout the film). Tarantino starts the movie backwards, showing the result of the heist and then providing background as the film progresses. It provides suspense and keeps you locked in. Additionally, it was interesting to see the longer scenes which were all shot in one spot and made you focus on the dialogue. I wouldn't mind watching it again as some of it was kind of funny honestly, primarily due to the profanity. Tarantino was one of the "dogs" himself.… Expand

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amheretojudgeJul 28, 2019

Tarantino is letting his teeth sink in on the characters more than the bangs and booms, to a degree that he embodies one.

Reservoir Dogs Tarantino's game of assumption is a pretty standard equation. The writer and director, QuentinTarantino is letting his teeth sink in on the characters more than the bangs and booms, to a degree that he embodies one.

Reservoir Dogs

Tarantino's game of assumption is a pretty standard equation. The writer and director, Quentin Tarantino is taking a discussion further than just a suggested idea in a bar. And on his side, before the argument even begins, is a crowd pleasing concept and enticing genre to follow. The film often tends to stay ahead of the game and provokes you, challenges you to be in sync with the storytelling. As a result a lot of time is spent upon placing the assumption, the imagination in your head as a viewer. Let's go through the scene where Mr. Blonde (Michael Madsen) tortures the cop.

At first, the condition, the premise is set by him. It helps you know the tone and endorses the upcoming event with a cautionary warning. And then comes the violence. But the violence isn't gruesome as it is painted and hyped in public opinion. Yes, there is literal blood baths in here, but I have seen much worse cringeworthy eye popping or screeching images. And I insist on its subtlety- if we can call it that- of the violence, is because most of it is left upon your imagination, innuendos are clear and crisp and hence the "necessary" clause goes out of the window.

Maybe, that's why Madsen is shown leaving the music behind and come back to it, grooving as he yells out his final threat. That part, that dance, is the style that defines Tarantino's cinema. Before a shock is revealed which then turns itself into an ethical dilemma, what he is showcasing as a part of narrative is the style that we actually remember him and his films for. Reservoir Dogs is a flashy pop culture cinema, just like the conversations that it is brimming with, grounded by an eye on mythological creatures.… Expand

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Arlene123Sep 6, 2018

Mediocre. It has some good acting but overall, nothing special. A bit overrated. I don't understand why some people go crazy with movies like this. All 80's and 90's gangster movies are highly overrated. Tarantino can do better than that.

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jonslowDec 11, 2018

Imported rating from tomato rotten site but I lost my review as Thai language became unreadable text. Some of the movies I totally forgot the story. This is why I comment this. I need to comment this because it won't record my watched-list ifImported rating from tomato rotten site but I lost my review as Thai language became unreadable text. Some of the movies I totally forgot the story. This is why I comment this. I need to comment this because it won't record my watched-list if I just rate.… Expand

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NickTheCritickNov 3, 2021

This is an impressive debut by Tarantino and tough this movie feels very derivative from Chinese action movie it is full of hilarious moments and funny explosions of grotesque violence. This movie deserves to be a cult.

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RitaP.Jan 30, 2006

I'm normally a big fan of Tarantino but this film is vastly overrated. Original, stylish, well acted and directed but not a modern masterpiece.

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ryancarroll88Aug 27, 2010

Quentin Tarantino's debut is essentially a hyperviolent version of "Clue." It has the style and flair of Tarantino's other features, but not as much of the fun.

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sinadoomSep 13, 2013

A fine attempt by Tarantino, but one of his weakest films. Sure, the action, cast and unique story telling style is very good. However, I didn't feel as though any of the characters actually mattered, so the ending wasn't very powerful atA fine attempt by Tarantino, but one of his weakest films. Sure, the action, cast and unique story telling style is very good. However, I didn't feel as though any of the characters actually mattered, so the ending wasn't very powerful at all. The core backbone of the story was missing, but each individual component of the film was excellent. If only these were more connected, the film would be a 9/10.… Expand

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TyranianJan 2, 2020

Full of typical Tarantino stuff including clever scenes combined with excess.

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ragekoiSep 13, 2013

Somewhat overrated. Presents itself as another Tarantino masterpiece, however just appears mediocre. Steve Buscemi and Michael Madsen had interesting and fun characters, however the rest were incredibly bland. Quentin Tarantino's characterSomewhat overrated. Presents itself as another Tarantino masterpiece, however just appears mediocre. Steve Buscemi and Michael Madsen had interesting and fun characters, however the rest were incredibly bland. Quentin Tarantino's character was quirky but he wasn't alive for the majority of the film. Overall, this film is just mediocre at best.… Expand

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JumpmanJan 7, 2016

Tarantino's most predictable movie but still a very good one mainly because of the clever storyline and the extended violence which isn't as humorous as is in his rest filmography

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Bruce722Nov 29, 2012

This is your perfect example of people liking something strictly because it's different. Other than the acting, which was actually very good, everything else about the movie was mediocre. Quentin Tarantino thinks that you can simply use chaosThis is your perfect example of people liking something strictly because it's different. Other than the acting, which was actually very good, everything else about the movie was mediocre. Quentin Tarantino thinks that you can simply use chaos to replace good storytelling and that's just not the case. This is a cult classic but like most of those, it's majorly overrated. Outside of the opening scene, nothing about the movie was entertaining in any way and really could've been told just as well in 20 minutes. Honestly, that's what Tarantino does. He takes a 15 minute story and fools the audience into thinking it's a halfway decent movie by using over an hour of fluff to fill out time between the constant back-and-forth of the plot. The acting and the opening scene earned the movie a 5/10. Anything more than that and people are just lying to themselves because they want to feel part of the cult following.… Expand

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solomsApr 17, 2015

I just can't see what people see. Almost every Quentin Tarantino's movies are so boring. This movie was great at the beggining but like 1 hour after I almost turn it off.

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SamS.Nov 29, 2009

How does Joe's son die? No one shoots him.

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thesantanafanJan 29, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It had no real point to it. Just another movie about a job gone wrong where everybody dies. The dialogue was one of the least impressive things about it... It was awkward and unconvincing, despite being acted by decent actors. I couldn't see the film as an unfolding story, I could only see it as Tarantino's writing. I think that seeing dudes screaming and covered in blood was supposed to cloud people's judgement with shock. The fact that the actors were good made everybody assume that the rest of the movie was good. I am an empathetic person who doesn't like violence, but even I couldn't see this as "brutal". All I saw were actors with red crap on them making hurting noises. I didn't buy it.

I loved Pulp Fiction, and I had high hopes for this movie, and I was very disapointed. Upon seeing the credits roll, I said one thing out loud:
"That was retarded."

Maybe I'm not 'getting' the movie, maybe I need to see it again, but for the time being I'm giving it a thumbs down.… Expand

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SoldatoAug 12, 2021

I heard a lot of praise about this movie, but just can't understand why it's so well received. The movie is long, drawn out, and almost intentionally low budget. Simply stated, the ending was just terrible. Like I wasted my time watching it.I heard a lot of praise about this movie, but just can't understand why it's so well received. The movie is long, drawn out, and almost intentionally low budget. Simply stated, the ending was just terrible. Like I wasted my time watching it. Nothing about this movie kept me wanting to watch it, and there's nothing that hasn't been done better in another film. Take another robbery movie, like "Heat," for example. Better soundtrack, better cast, a better tension building story without anything important left out due to low budget constraints, (Tarantino couldn't even afford an actual robbery scene in this movie) better character development and presentation, better action, memorable dialogue that fit into the story very well, and had purpose. Scenes that were necessary for the plot and understanding the characters better and what drives the characters aside from "I want money and I'm angry/mentally ill." … Expand

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BroyaxApr 2, 2019

Premier film de Tarantino et déjà... de la merde ! on y retrouve en effet tous les tics et les obsessions compulsives obsessionnelles du réalisateur pédant qui fait toujours son intéressant et tente désespérément d'attirer l'attention...Premier film de Tarantino et déjà... de la merde ! on y retrouve en effet tous les tics et les obsessions compulsives obsessionnelles du réalisateur pédant qui fait toujours son intéressant et tente désespérément d'attirer l'attention...

Déjà donc le bavardage intempestif permanent du début à la fin de tous ces branques qui n'arrêtent pas de jacter, tout ça pour raconter de la merde. Comme d'habitude, le film ne raconte rien à vrai dire ou si peu que ça revient au même : c'est comme un big mac, quand tu l'as bouffé, t'as l'impression d'avoir rien bouffé. Et là, c'est pareil, on a l'impression d'avoir rien vu... peut-être parce qu'on s'est endormi devant ce tissu de conneries qui s'est retrouvé en plus dans le mauvais sens : une tare typiquement tarantineuse de tout raconter dans le désordre pour faire "genre". Enfin, la lenteur encore une fois typique de Tarantino... si le film fait largement moins de 2h, il ne fait que meubler et jacasser, car il n'a même pas la matière pour en tirer davantage qu'un gros quart d'heure comestible

Un film résolument à chier, annonciateur de la filmographie abrutissante du réalisateur le plus surcoté tous les temps.… Expand

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