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TeddoesreviewsAug 22, 2023

If this movie isn't proof we need a live action among us movie, I don't know what is. When the imposter is sussy pam pam pam pam pam pam pam, pararam. Dun dun.

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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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SuperbaDMIkeJun 15, 2022

The first Quentin Tarantino film is a great movie with storytelling and directing.

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kyle20ellisMar 28, 2022

Definitely up there with Pulp Fiction as Tarantino's best. Reservoir Dogs is simply brilliant in all aspects. It is very brash, abrasive and unrelenting, but works tremendously with that sort of tone. The cinematography is very good I think,Definitely up there with Pulp Fiction as Tarantino's best. Reservoir Dogs is simply brilliant in all aspects. It is very brash, abrasive and unrelenting, but works tremendously with that sort of tone. The cinematography is very good I think, and the soundtrack is very appropriate and fitting. The story is wonderfully compelling, while the dialogue is very hard-boiled and attitude-laced with plenty of pop culture references, and references to TV shows and hip movies. Tarantino's direction is excellent, and so is the acting. Both Harvey Keitel and Tim Roth give performances that are among their best, while Michael Madson and Steve Buschemi are outstanding. Overall, I think it is a must. Maybe not for all, but I loved it and consider it one of Tarantino's best. 10/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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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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JJ2FAS4UDec 29, 2021

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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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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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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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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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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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FilmFlickCriticMay 5, 2021

The master of dialogue Tarantino always hits a home run. This film smashes it out of the park when it comes to characters you can get invested in without much back story or screen time for the ones that dont get much. The cast itself isThe master of dialogue Tarantino always hits a home run. This film smashes it out of the park when it comes to characters you can get invested in without much back story or screen time for the ones that dont get much. The cast itself is definitely a plus doing fantastic with there performances.… Expand

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DogeGamer2015May 2, 2021

Es una película con mucho estilo; la trama es buena, los actores son excelentes y la banda sonora es memorable; es mi película favorita de Quentin Tarantino y la recomiendo.

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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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marcoocabaaFeb 13, 2021

Espectacular historia y simple fotografía perfecta para fans de tarantino. Quizás falta más acción o simplemente más chica pero para mí es perfecta

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AJ_13Jan 11, 2021

One of the most iconic movie beginnings and casts ever. It's so impressive that this was Tarantino's first movie

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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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geewahDec 20, 2020

The personalised style of Tarantino in both his direction and storytelling shine in this low budget crime drama.
A classic.

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FilmanwaltDec 17, 2020

Classic Tarantino films, convincing acting and strong dialogues just don't need it anymore.

One of my all time favorites. If you don't know this film yet, you should watch it immediately.

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Cementer200Sep 21, 2020

Reservoir Dogs is a near perfect movie. The plot is great and well excecated.

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superbatAug 28, 2020

Tarantino's first movie remains one of his best. Reservoir Dogs is an intense and memorable crime thriller. Its greatest strengths are its clever dialogue and spirited performances. The non-linear story was executed well. A downside to thisTarantino's first movie remains one of his best. Reservoir Dogs is an intense and memorable crime thriller. Its greatest strengths are its clever dialogue and spirited performances. The non-linear story was executed well. A downside to this movie is the violence, which could be off-putting at times. Despite this, Reservoir Dogs is a great film, and a good place to start if you want to get into Tarantino's movies.… Expand

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FilipeNetoMay 28, 2020

I will start this review by making a warning that I give whenever I dedicate myself to a film directed by Quentin Tarantino: I am not an admirer of this director. On the contrary. I'm even quite critical about his work. Not even Jesus ChristI will start this review by making a warning that I give whenever I dedicate myself to a film directed by Quentin Tarantino: I am not an admirer of this director. On the contrary. I'm even quite critical about his work. Not even Jesus Christ pleased everyone, did He? However, from this filmmaker's long list of works, this film is one of the ones I liked the most, I must confess.

The film is based on the failed attempt to rob a jeweler, in order to steal a load of diamonds. The gang is highly professional and was hired by a boss who is superior to everyone. The degree of professionalism and commitment of the thieves reaches the point of not even knowing each other's names, using only nicknames created for the purpose. However, the failure revealed that one of the elements is actually a police informant. What remains is to find out which of the surviving elements is that informer.

Some say that this film is very violent. I honestly don't agree. There are a lot of films out there that manage to be much harder to see than this, and I am thinking, for example of the long lists of horror gore ("Hostel", "Saw"). In any case, it is a movie for adults, in which Tarantino shows that he is very good when he does not sacrifice everything that makes a film work in favor of the look, style and technique. Superbly done and well written, it tells a story with logic and coherence.

The cast is excellent, and combines several big names like Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi, Lawrence Tierney and Tarantino himself. I would personally highlight the performances of Keitel, Buscemi, Roth and, above all, Tierney for their quality. Technically, it is a discreet film, which almost clashes if we look at Tarantino's stylized and very visual films. Perhaps this is due to the mere fact that this film was the first major work in the director's career. Cheap to produce, as befits a film made outside the big studios, everything takes place in a restricted group of scenarios and there are few exterior scenes or effects, being a film based on dialogues and the interpersonal relationships of the various characters. Even the blood looked fake, actually.

This film is proof that it is not necessary to abuse stylization in cinema to make good films. Just having good actors, knowing how to direct them and telling a good story.… Expand

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AryansinghMay 19, 2020

Brilliant movie with phenomenal storyline and nonlinear style of storytelling. Another masterpiece from Tarantino.

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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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ehuismanApr 17, 2020

Impossible to watch objectively after knowing what Tarentino went on to create. Reservoir Dogs' raw, graphic, anti-stylistic approach seems so familiar to viewers who have embraced his oeuvre, that the film almost feels cliché in retrospect.Impossible to watch objectively after knowing what Tarentino went on to create. Reservoir Dogs' raw, graphic, anti-stylistic approach seems so familiar to viewers who have embraced his oeuvre, that the film almost feels cliché in retrospect. Only when you remember its release year, you realize what precedent it set for future decades to come.… Expand

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RENZOSEGURAApr 16, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Who was the Reservoir Dog?Probably everybody was but there is someone who fits better in that characterization.
I’ve watched this movie more than 5 times, and I just saw it tonight, and these time I finally understand something different and that’s why I am writing this. I know that critics used to focus on general stuff but, I rather focus on a specific character.
One of the first scenes shows “Mr. Orange” bleeding and being assisted by Mr. White, and it’s clear that something went really wrong, after the first dialogs we know that they were robbing a company and they used fake names to refer to each other.
The plot of the whole movie asks: “what marvelous event happened at the company or who was the amazing friend that sets them up?” In that intrigue situation, Mr. White played a major role, who was blinded by himself, during the tragic scene, by his own perception of what had happened (as I explain in the further paragraphs).
Mr. White is definitely a man who put his shoes into another person as it describes it on the first scene: talking about waitress and her realities how they have to live the day to day in order to subsist and showing us how he cares about these minorities and maybe feeling responsible to do something, he is also concern in some way about minorities problems (when talking black women being treated by his black partners). And for that, there is a big probability that, he is a responsible person, a team member and maybe a good mentor. That makes us empathize really quickly because of his human nature (as the movie achieves really great, intentionally definitely).
And that characteristic is really intrigue because with this kind of thinking it should be hard to murder or to damage someone, so probably he just do his job to prejudice the opposite of who he cares, not minorities in other words wealthy/powerful people. So, probably, there is some personal issues related to not minorities because he understands people problems and that is really important.
When Mr. Orange was shot, the first reaction of Mr. White is compassion about his comrade, but then he shows us that he felt guilty about his comrade being injured as he explained to Mr. Pink. And that minor detail is which blinds Mr. White the whole situation until his dead, the guilt. He could not understand how someone who protects and who he could seem as a pupil In order to make him part of the team could be a rat. And this self-inner definition of Mr. White is covered with the responsibility of the damage made to his pupil. Because how he could be responsible about an injured kid when in his head he should be protecting these minorities. Furthermore, thinking about his pupil as a rat, is in some way against his own values ((loyalty and protectiveness), identity and who he really is.
With all these reasoning inside Mr. White head, he don’t understand that the rat was Mr. Orange even though logically speaking there were no more option of who could be the rat. And that started in one of the last scenes, when Mr. Orange killed Mr. Blonde, and he argues and blame Mr. Blonde for act psychotic. Then Mr. White instantly supported his comrade, because Mr. Blonde cannot understand people feelings, cannot feel responsible about someone, because he was a sociopath which is the total opposite of Mr. White’s believes. And with that in mind, Mr. White made his emotional decision to believe the kid (as he sees him) and entered in a really rough discussion with Joe and his son, putting his own life in really danger in order to save his own identity. 30 seconds later, Mr. White killed Joe, an old friend, In order to be loyal to his own ideals.
Thinking about this character made me wonder how he ended up in that kind of job, even though if it is possible as a human being. Continuing … Before the cops appearance , Mr. Orange confess that he Is the undercover cop. In that moment Mr. White made a moan with much distress and realize that his own reasoning played against him.
And it’s because Mr. White acted very emotional, which blinded to see clearly the whole situation in a more logical way. Probably the reason is because he had fidelity, he seemed like a mentor, a good friend, he is definitely affectionate and protective of people who he cares, and more than anything, he was naïve and loyal or in 2 words a Reservoir Dog.
I know that there had been some conjunctions about the character reasoning, but when something explains the reasoning behind Mr. White actions and seems logical make you want to believe it.… Expand

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erick_tommo99Apr 4, 2020

For being the first film of Tarantino, is not bad, but I would like to know more of each character.

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Filmix16Apr 4, 2020

Scènario astucieux pour un premier film. J’ai bien aimer le fait de fair le des scènes qui ne ce suive pas. Les dialogues son très intéligent et pourtant simple. Les acteur son très intéressent et la réalisation est très énergique.

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DeanomiteFeb 11, 2020

Rewatching, what makes this movie so timeless? i have been studying psychology and all the major types are there, acting exactly according to their profile. First of all, none of them have identities-the first sign of personality disorder.Rewatching, what makes this movie so timeless? i have been studying psychology and all the major types are there, acting exactly according to their profile. First of all, none of them have identities-the first sign of personality disorder. Personality disorders are exaggerated in a work environment. Michael Madsen is a psychopath (no emotion, enjoys hurting others). Steve Buscemi is the sociopath (spreads gossip, disregards boundaries of others to damage relationships). Harvey Keitel is codependent (emotional, concerned more about taking care of others than himself. Tim Roth is introverted narcissist (seeking attention, acting wounded, bragging), Chris Penn is the extroverted narcissist, also called histrionic (over sexualized, flirting). These people interact exactly the way they do in real life, the accuracy of these types is crazy. I have studied psychology nearly a decade to understand these interactions as well as they are portrayed here. Plus there is an acting class built into the movie, that adds so much dimension. The culture of the police has good depth, the culture of the criminals has depth.… Expand

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40mangunshotJan 3, 2020

My all time favourite film. It's an amazing crime story that every Tarantino fan must see. It's amazing how a movie who takes place in one specific room can be so entertaining and awesome. Also, the soundtrack is the best ever! Great film! Must see!

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TyranianJan 2, 2020

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

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gracjanskiNov 24, 2019

Perfect movie with top dialogues and acting. It is remarkable that this movie is mostly all of the times in a little warehouse and so brilliant.

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eagleeyevikingAug 29, 2019

Short and simple, yet executed with slick style, Quentin Tarantino's film is a splendid small-scale crime thriller.

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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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JPKJul 24, 2019

Brilliant Start To Tarantino’s Carrer
Reservoir Dogs is fun, violent, and terrifically acted.

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BrunoVn00Jul 8, 2019

The feature-lenght directorial debut of Quentin Tarantino is just a classic of independient filmmaking. It's a gangster film about a robbery that's not shown on-screen, so we are left with nothing but wonderful acting and dialogue. This movieThe feature-lenght directorial debut of Quentin Tarantino is just a classic of independient filmmaking. It's a gangster film about a robbery that's not shown on-screen, so we are left with nothing but wonderful acting and dialogue. This movie managed to make a lot with such a small budget and it's a movie that I would rewatch over and over.… 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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MattBrady99Mar 31, 2019

"Are you gonna bark all day, little doggy? Or, are you gonna bite?

I use to dislike this movie as I was too young for it, but now on a second watch years later, I absolutely loved it. I really have evolved as a specie. The dialogue,"Are you gonna bark all day, little doggy? Or, are you gonna bite?

I use to dislike this movie as I was too young for it, but now on a second watch years later, I absolutely loved it. I really have evolved as a specie.

The dialogue, acting, directing, music and the ending. What's not to like.

Also major praise to Tim Roth, who spends most of the movie on the floor dying and crying in pain while drenched in fake blood.… Expand

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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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The3AcademySinsOct 10, 2018

Tarantino's first film is one that catapulted him into Cinema greatness forever. Reservoir Dogs is iconic, and one of the best crime dramas to come out in the 1990s. Excellent performances, stylistic script and audio choices that would becomeTarantino's first film is one that catapulted him into Cinema greatness forever. Reservoir Dogs is iconic, and one of the best crime dramas to come out in the 1990s. Excellent performances, stylistic script and audio choices that would become the staples of Quentin Tarantino still hold up today. A movie about identity that is well worth watching.… Expand

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OnaskOct 6, 2018

El verdadero boom de una joven promesa. Con Reservoir Dogs, Quentin Tarantino estableció lo que sería su propio estilo de cine. Con poco más que 1 millón de dólares de presupuesto y una mente brillante, Tarantino asentó un nuevo concepto enEl verdadero boom de una joven promesa. Con Reservoir Dogs, Quentin Tarantino estableció lo que sería su propio estilo de cine. Con poco más que 1 millón de dólares de presupuesto y una mente brillante, Tarantino asentó un nuevo concepto en cuanto al género de gángsters. Un elenco muy bueno, una presentación de personajes sensacionales en un entorno hostil, donde no ves nada de lo que crees que vas a ver y sólo el más inteligente es el que gana.

Se echa en falta un desarrollo más profundo del Señor Marrón y del Señor Azul, pero supongo que tampoco hace falta. Muy recomendada.… 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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gzayas91Jul 22, 2018

I'm not a huge Taratino fan, but this one of my favorites. This is best crime dram ever made. This a lot better than Pulp Fiction.

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AndremaxJul 16, 2018

It's unquestionable that Quentin Tarantino is a very creative and very unique director. And he shows it in his first production. All of his trendmarks like slashed and chic sense of humor, barrels of blood, mindblowing plot, genial scriptsIt's unquestionable that Quentin Tarantino is a very creative and very unique director. And he shows it in his first production. All of his trendmarks like slashed and chic sense of humor, barrels of blood, mindblowing plot, genial scripts and memorable dialogues that causes empathy in watcher. An explosion of debut. Simply sensational.… Expand

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hughes857Dec 19, 2017

A very suspenseful and enticing film that will leave you at the edge of your seat. Beautifully shot and wonderfully acted, this movie is a once in a lifetime cinematic experience. This movie was the beginning of a new generation of sequenceA very suspenseful and enticing film that will leave you at the edge of your seat. Beautifully shot and wonderfully acted, this movie is a once in a lifetime cinematic experience. This movie was the beginning of a new generation of sequence filming. You will not be disappointed when watching this movie. Movies like this and Pulp Fiction shows the transformation of the film industry. A highly acclaimed and majestically created film like this should not be undermined at any time. Tarantino continues to triumph over the industry again and again.… Expand

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Cameronius_113Aug 11, 2017

Reservoir Dogs was released in 1992 and was directed by Quentin Tarantino in his directorial debut. The film is about a group of strangers who band together for a jewellery heist, however after it goes terribly wrong they take refuge in aReservoir Dogs was released in 1992 and was directed by Quentin Tarantino in his directorial debut. The film is about a group of strangers who band together for a jewellery heist, however after it goes terribly wrong they take refuge in a warehouse whilst they begin to suspect that one of them is an undercover police officer. Because of this being his first film, it really shows throughout the film how ambitious and excited Tarantino was to be making it; the film is full of style and great direction.

To start off with, the film feels very raw and realistic which I loved and nothing feels altered to fit the accustoms of cinema, and I could genuinely believe that all of this stuff happened in real life. It is extremely impressive for an independent film and cleverly made throughout.

Even though the film's cast are known only by colours, they each have a memorable quality for them which makes them feel more like real people; Mr White supports others frequently, Mr Pink only looks out for himself, Mr Blonde is essentially a psychopath and Mr Orange is a newcomer with not much experience. Each cast member gives a great performance, however there are some slight issues with some characters that I'll get onto later.

The film's story is told in a non-linear structure, with the present section of the film taking place entirely within a warehouse. Each character recounts what happened to them and we are shown parts of their backstory leading up to the robbery, as well as a few things that occurred afterwards. The intelligent thing that the film does is never actual show the heist itself as even though by the end of the film most things would be solved, it leaves some mystery still lingering there and makes the film more intriguing throughout rather than just simply showing stuff.

It is clear throughout that Tarantino is a huge fan of classic songs and films, and the inclusions of these references don't overstuff the film in any way and instead makes it more unique and stylish than your average crime film at the time. Music is also cleverly used ironically throughout the film too, as in one scene a man is being tortured in a very brutal manner but due to the happy song playing in the scene it makes you relax and enjoy it, until the moment when the music goes off and you realise what really just happened.

So the setup for the film is absolutely brilliant and it is thoroughly entertaining throughout, however when I look back at the film I realised that not really much happens in it; there's the criminals arguing about what happened, them going to do their business and then the rat is revealed. While I liked the reveal, I found it to happen very out of the blue and I personally thought it would have been much more interesting if the criminals had to piece things like clues together themselves to work out the truth, and due to them each likely having a different perspective it would cause a conflict between them (which is what the film makes). What we received wasn't bad or lazy, I was just hoping for something more intriguing.

I also felt there were a few unnecessary elements to the film. There was one particular character who was rather pointless and he literally has no character in the film, even the poster and the tagline of the film forgot he existed. The fact that he is rather unknown creates a suspicion throughout that he may be the mole, however after we find out that he isn't the mole it makes his character pointless in the end. There is another character in the film who pretty much has the same sort of role as the other one (a McGuffin), but what was different about this character was that he was an amusing person and had some sort of character to him, and it's also clear that the film is aware of his part in the film as in the very first scene he is subtly set up as a non-important character.

Another thing I felt which may have just been me was I thought that the backstory for Mr Orange went on for a bit too long, as it sets up both his character and also the start of the robbery because of his character being the last one whose backstory is shown. These two parts are shown without any cuts in between which felt a bit overlong to me (the film doesn't feel overlong in total length though). However, I may be the only one with that gripe like I said.

As I ended the review with my criticisms, it may sound like I gave the film a mediocre review but overall, I thought that this film was great and the issues I pointed out weren't major but things I felt could've been done slightly better. I had a blast watching the film and I would happily rewatch it any time; it has great performances from the cast, an interesting and intriguing storyline, lots of style and a very entertaining film throughout, however there were one or two things I would change if I was the one who had made the film.

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alejandro970Jul 2, 2017

The humble beginning of Quentin Tarantino. A criminal tale of a heist that went wrong supported by memorable and shocking characters, high doses of black humor, witty dialogues and a smashing OST. Another one that stablished a before and an after.

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russiangamerFeb 11, 2017

Диалоги - главное достоинство фильма. Они восхитительны. Персонажи зачастую говорят на простые темы, но слушать их одно удовольствие. Так же фильм довольно напряжён и это очень похвально, по-скольку действие большую часть времени происходит вДиалоги - главное достоинство фильма. Они восхитительны. Персонажи зачастую говорят на простые темы, но слушать их одно удовольствие. Так же фильм довольно напряжён и это очень похвально, по-скольку действие большую часть времени происходит в четырёх стенах. Ну и актёры играют прекрасно.
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ElmacroNov 23, 2016

Un Debut excelente por parte de unos de los mejores directores de la actualidad y de la historia. Las actuaciones y el inicio es un clásico de culto y el final es bastante inesperado. Una gran película en todas las reglas.

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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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duckhostJun 20, 2016

This movie is great, the best one that came out of the strange mind of Tarantino, great performances, great plot that will leave you thinking about who's the rat, great soundtrack, great ending. For me this movie get its things right everyThis movie is great, the best one that came out of the strange mind of Tarantino, great performances, great plot that will leave you thinking about who's the rat, great soundtrack, great ending. For me this movie get its things right every second, the dialog is perfectly build, the plot doesn't confuse you, Reservoir Dogs is my favourite movie, and watching it by the 5th time just make me see how a masterpiece this is.… Expand

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Meth-dudeMay 29, 2016

With top notch acting performances, interesting story, non-linear story and well made action scenes, Reservoir Dogs is not only the first of Tarantino's movies, it's also one of his best movies.

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talisencrwMay 14, 2016

This unique take on the heist-film-gone-wrong was excellent--stylish and intelligently made, yet very funny and inexpensive. Tarantino's accolades from giving American cinema the resuscitation it needed mirrors what has happened, at leastThis unique take on the heist-film-gone-wrong was excellent--stylish and intelligently made, yet very funny and inexpensive. Tarantino's accolades from giving American cinema the resuscitation it needed mirrors what has happened, at least since the 70's, with Martin Scorsese's 'Mean Streets', both in terms of entertaining violence and usage of music in the scoring of films. I greatly thank Harvey Keitel for taking a chance on Tarantino back then--It paid off in spades.… Expand

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aadityamudharApr 17, 2016

Simply, a classic. Great cast with great acting and great dialogue. Gangster movie about a bank robbery you don't actually see, you only hear what happened and yet your eyes are glued to the screen every second of the movie. A must see forSimply, a classic. Great cast with great acting and great dialogue. Gangster movie about a bank robbery you don't actually see, you only hear what happened and yet your eyes are glued to the screen every second of the movie. A must see for any movie lover.… Expand

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allamiaanimaFeb 26, 2016

Excuse, mechanical translation. The year was 1992 - In the movie scene appears a new director and a new film. The director is called Quentin Tarantino, the film - Reservoir Dogs - Dogs from robbery "Reservoir Dogs." Plot: Robbery, fleeing inExcuse, mechanical translation. The year was 1992 - In the movie scene appears a new director and a new film. The director is called Quentin Tarantino, the film - Reservoir Dogs - Dogs from robbery "Reservoir Dogs." Plot: Robbery, fleeing in a store, debates, arguments, emotional consequences, protagonists death. (Except one, perhaps).
Who is Quentin Tarantino: A brilliant storyteller. (S.M. skilled narrator)
What Reservoir Dogs: A film against any intellectual arrogance. When you're seriously pissed use the tools that best know for you to feel.
What are the symptoms (dell'incazzatura): A brilliant storyteller surprises you when he speaks and manipulates arguments which, race, music, religion, violence. So his characters before the cameras never lose vitality even in extreme situations. Everything is structured around the dialogues that are always stimulating. Tarantino shakes you from slumber.
How can it: Through the camera, leaving no way out.
What is comparable to the work of Tarantino: At the most famous artist Toy Mamontow. The Matryoshka.
In that sense: The Matryoshka is a set of dolls, Russian, wood, of different sizes, nicely colored. The pieces in them are not full, but empty. Only the last one, the smallest, which is called the "seed" is full. The biggest piece is called "mother". The Russian doll, is a peasant figure, maternal and generous as it may be the land. The creative mind of Tarantino is generous as it is a matryoshka.
You have a message for Mr. Tarantino? Yes, welcome to Italy. Venice is beautiful. An association with Carlo Verdone would an Oscar in Italy.
An example of imaginative narration (narration)
One day, a blind man was sitting on the step of a sidewalk with a hat at her feet and a piece of cardboard that read: "I am blind, please help me!"
One day a blind man was sitting on the slope of a sidewalk with a cap at his feet and a piece of cardboard with this written on it: "I am blind. Help me please. "
An advertiser who was passing by stopped and noticed that there were only a few cents in the hat.
An advertising professional who was passing by stopped and Noted That there were only a few cents in the hat.
He bent down and poured the money, then, without asking permission of the blind, took the carton, turned it over and wrote another sentence.

In the afternoon, the advertising repassed by the blind and noticed that his hat was full of coins and banknotes.
In the afternoon, to the man passed by the blind man again and Noted That His cap was full of coins and paper money.
The blind man recognized the pace man and asked him if it was he who had written on his piece of cardboard and above what he had written down there.
The blind man Recognized the step of the man and asked him if he was the one who had written on the piece of cardboard and, above all, what he had written.
The ad said: Nothing that is not true, I just rewrote your sentence in another way.
The man replied to: Nothing That is not true. I simply Rewrote your phrase in another way.
He smiled and walked away. The blind person never knew that on his piece of cardboard was written: "Today is spring and I can not see it."
He smiled and left. The blind man never Knew That on the piece of cardboard was written: "Today is spring, and I can not see it."
Moral: Change your strategy when things are not going very well and then you'll see that it will get better.
Moral: Change your strategy When Things are not going very well, and you will see That they then will go better.… Expand

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BattersJan 29, 2016

Первый полноценный фильм Тарантино. И соответственно первый его шедевр. Здесь сделано на ура почти что все, одна из лучших кинолент. Отличный актерский состав и саундтрек.Первый полноценный фильм Тарантино. И соответственно первый его шедевр. Здесь сделано на ура почти что все, одна из лучших кинолент. Отличный актерский состав и саундтрек.

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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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oDjentoDec 30, 2015

I am going back and reviewing all Tarantino films i have watched in conjunction with Hateful 8 release. Reservoir dogs is one of the best debut films to ever be made. It is bank robbery film that doesn't rely on making a spectacle of theI am going back and reviewing all Tarantino films i have watched in conjunction with Hateful 8 release. Reservoir dogs is one of the best debut films to ever be made. It is bank robbery film that doesn't rely on making a spectacle of the robbery but instead having it take place in the aftermath of a robbery in a warehouse with intense suspense due to the robbers trying to figure out who the snitch is. The chemistry is brilliant on screen and this film first highlights Tarantino's brilliant writing style.
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IuliaAndNov 22, 2015

Not a movie to watch with your family, but a movie worth watching, Reservoir Dogs brings a lot to the table. With so much fast-paced action, the dialogue still remains the main focus. Being carefully crafted to surprise and make the audienceNot a movie to watch with your family, but a movie worth watching, Reservoir Dogs brings a lot to the table. With so much fast-paced action, the dialogue still remains the main focus. Being carefully crafted to surprise and make the audience think, the bold dialogue contains a lot of smart discussions sprinkled with just enough humor to be entertaining. As much as I like the action to be arranged chronologically, the "messy" plot gives the movie just the right amount of ingenuity it needs.… Expand

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Tss5078Sep 26, 2015

Reservoir Dogs is the debut film from legendary Director, Quinton Tarantino, and that's why it's taken me such a long time to see it. Most Directors, even the great ones, aren't always successful right out of the gate. In fact, it's a veryReservoir Dogs is the debut film from legendary Director, Quinton Tarantino, and that's why it's taken me such a long time to see it. Most Directors, even the great ones, aren't always successful right out of the gate. In fact, it's a very rare thing to accomplish, but I should have known that if anyone could do it, Tarantino could. In his signature style, Tarantino heavily uses flashbacks to piece together an amazing story of a heist gone bad. The score of a lifetime is at Joe Cabot's fingertips, so he puts together a crew of six of the best criminals his city has to offer. To make sure nothing goes wrong, everyone remains anonymous and is given a nicknames. Right from the start of the film, we know that something has gone terribly wrong, but what happened? That we'll eventually find out in pieces, through flashbacks, in a style that is pure Tarantino. Even in his first film, you can see the style, classic lines, and intriguing that made Tarantino the household name that he is. Aside from flashbacks, the other thing Tarantino is known for, is putting together unlikely casts, that turn out to be perfect for the roles they are in. Harvey Kaitel as Mr. White, may very well be the best of the lot. Kaitel is at the top of his game, and while older and unlikely to be the leader of the group, he turns out to be much more, including the star of this film. Reservoir Dogs is nearly twenty-five years old and it is still as exciting and relevant today as it was then. I never thought anything would ever come close to topping Pulp Fiction as my favorite Tarantino film, but Reservoir Dogs certainly makes a compelling argument for the top spot on that list.… Expand

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BritishWolfSep 21, 2015

Really good film, much better than I anticipated, much better than Pulp Fiction. The entire film is expertly shot, the actors are brilliant and convincing, and both the story and the way in which it is told is/was original.

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chwJul 22, 2015

Reservoir Dogs was Quentin Tarantino's second greatest film, in my opinion. There was a great plot, great acting, great dialogue, and it was very moving.

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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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moviefanatic15Jul 8, 2015

I'm a big Tarantino fan and this is one of my favorite films he directed. This film has a good plot and has excellent acting from. Their are some things in wrong in the film like there's too many plot holes and I think most of Mr. OrangesI'm a big Tarantino fan and this is one of my favorite films he directed. This film has a good plot and has excellent acting from. Their are some things in wrong in the film like there's too many plot holes and I think most of Mr. Oranges backstory has unnecessary stories and some of the narration isn't necessary but It's still good. It's not his best film but it's one you want to check out.… Expand

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MovieManiac83Apr 24, 2015

Reservoir Dogs grabs you by the throat and digs its claws in deep. From the moment that the unwitting viewer tumbles into the realm of Lawrence Tierney's gang of eight, they are hopelessly trapped there until the final credits roll. As theReservoir Dogs grabs you by the throat and digs its claws in deep. From the moment that the unwitting viewer tumbles into the realm of Lawrence Tierney's gang of eight, they are hopelessly trapped there until the final credits roll. As the first outing for actor/director/ writer Quentin Tarantino, this is a triumph, displaying all the marks of a longtime virtuoso of the genre.

The cast, which includes Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, and Michael Madsen, is first-rate, and the parts the actors have to play are fully fleshed out. Tarantino invests each member of his group with a unique and multi-faceted personality. Not content with stereotypes, the writer/director digs deeper, bringing out the humanity in even someone as viciously sadistic and reprehensible as Mr. Blonde. To go along with the characters is a surprising plot, filled with wonderful little twists and turns, and pervaded throughout by the sense of not knowing what's around the corner. The non-chronological manner in which the story is told is confusing at first, but everything eventually sorts itself out.

Tarantino's directing influences, from John Woo to Martin Scorsese, are all in evidence, and their synthesis creates a high-voltage style that's entirely his own. The writing is crisp and clean, providing line after line of snappy dialogue designed to leave the viewer alternately pondering and laughing aloud. The gallows humor and dark comedy are among many of Reservoir Dogs' defining elements. This is one of those rare motion pictures that's both intelligent and visceral at the same time.

Highly recommended with one caveat: those who are squeamish about blood should be wary. While the gore in this film isn't gratuitous, there's a great deal of it, and one particular torture scene is chillingly and vividly depicted. Gripping and gut-wrenching, Reservoir Dogs is likely to stay with you for a long time.… 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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Pooty_PootJan 11, 2015

BETTER THAN PULP FICTION!!!!!

Pulp fiction has better characters, (except for Mr. Pink, of course) but overall is a much more creative and has a much better and compelling plot and story. But enough of me, watch it for yourself.

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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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BurnsWEMNov 12, 2014

Not Tarantino's best in my opinion but definitely an amazing film. All the lead actors were incredible and I can see why all of them went on to become big actors. This is a great way to start a career for Tarantino. Plot was great and theNot Tarantino's best in my opinion but definitely an amazing film. All the lead actors were incredible and I can see why all of them went on to become big actors. This is a great way to start a career for Tarantino. Plot was great and the writer took it in the right direction. Absolutely stunning film.… Expand

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PMGJun 15, 2014

I will say this movie is almost as good as Pulp Fiction! What caries the movie is the dialoge and it takes some serios talent to make really entertaining scenes where in there is very little action. Strong performences make this movie feelI will say this movie is almost as good as Pulp Fiction! What caries the movie is the dialoge and it takes some serios talent to make really entertaining scenes where in there is very little action. Strong performences make this movie feel real and the torture scene if you ask me is among the greatest movie scenes of all time. When all is said and done this is my second favorite Tarantino movie and 6th favorite movie of all time. Well ****… Expand

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FranzHcriticJun 9, 2014

This is Tarantino's beginning, not 'Pulp Fiction', although 'Reservoir Dogs' barely hits at the marker. However, its script, acting (particularly Keitel, Madsen, and Buscemi), and cinematography help set in motion the quintessential neo-noirThis is Tarantino's beginning, not 'Pulp Fiction', although 'Reservoir Dogs' barely hits at the marker. However, its script, acting (particularly Keitel, Madsen, and Buscemi), and cinematography help set in motion the quintessential neo-noir 'Pulp Fiction'. I hadn't recognized that many modern cultural references came from Tarantino, including the "world's smallest violin".… Expand

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ButterCup51Mar 4, 2014

After watching both of the kill bills and inglorious bastards, I knew I was absolutely I'm love with Tarantino's movies. They were brutal, serious, humerous, and amazingly brilliant. So when I started watching Reservoir Dogs, I expectedAfter watching both of the kill bills and inglorious bastards, I knew I was absolutely I'm love with Tarantino's movies. They were brutal, serious, humerous, and amazingly brilliant. So when I started watching Reservoir Dogs, I expected something very over the top. I was very wrong. And I think that's why my initial impression was not entirely positive. But after rewatching it months later (after watching nearly all of his other movies), I realized how it's extremely thought out, entertaining narrative and magnificent acting created a masterpiece. I legitimately didn't stop smiling or cringing throughout the entire movie. The small talk between the homicidal men is underwhelming at first, but I soon came to appreciate it's slow but perfect pacing. If you like ANY of Tarantino's movies, or enjoy narrative driven films I'm general, this shouldn't be over looked.… Expand

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PrincethadonMar 4, 2014

This movie is a really good time. If you are sensitive to blood stay away. The movie has a pretty good twist. If you love mob movies and Quentin Tarantino this is your movie. I they could lay off of the black jokes a little bit. I give thisThis movie is a really good time. If you are sensitive to blood stay away. The movie has a pretty good twist. If you love mob movies and Quentin Tarantino this is your movie. I they could lay off of the black jokes a little bit. I give this movie an 8 out of 10. And check out my profile. Thanks for reading.… Expand

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Longo12Feb 1, 2014

Amazing movie. One of Tarantinos best films. Fantastic acting, great directing, great cinematography. The use of one continuous shots are so well done. Wouldn't call it his best movie but it's definetly up there, just behind Pulp Fiction andAmazing movie. One of Tarantinos best films. Fantastic acting, great directing, great cinematography. The use of one continuous shots are so well done. Wouldn't call it his best movie but it's definetly up there, just behind Pulp Fiction and Inglourious Basterds in my opinion.… Expand

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moviebuff_420Dec 23, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's Tarantino's debut and breakthrough in Hollywood.
i fully admire his efforts on the story and direction.
Everybody just did a great job.Joe,Eddie and our prominent colors steals the show.
Infrequent violence scenes make it powerful and the acting is just over the top.Screenplay rules.
I really liked everyone but Steve Buscemi,Tim Roth and Harvey Keitel just steals the show.
This movie starts the style of Tarantino's long conversation about pop culture,daily and criminal activities which people enjoys till now.
Especially,the infamous cop-torture scene and the when Mr. Pink shoots at cops repeatedly are too good.
This is a perfect crime movie.
It's that kind of movie ,you can see 10 times ,if you liked it.
It was my first non-linear story line Hollywood movie ,they did it so perfectly that now i love this kind.
It's fast pace wouldn't let you bore for one freaking second.
People who love to see crime movies will surely adore it.
Everything is so great which make this flick unforgettable.… Expand

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MouthofSauronDec 23, 2013

The film starts off with a bang, and it refuses to stop. Much has been said of Reservoir Dogs, and it's certainly a film that everyone should see. Visceral, evocative, and brutally real.

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SmagsDec 4, 2013

Detailing the events of the prologues and aftermath of a failed, botched diamond heist, "Reservoir Dogs" is a classic flick that demonstrates how to create an interesting, clever story, with superb character development and an outstandingDetailing the events of the prologues and aftermath of a failed, botched diamond heist, "Reservoir Dogs" is a classic flick that demonstrates how to create an interesting, clever story, with superb character development and an outstanding plot, while maintaining a very low budget of only $1.5 million. While some of the derogatory language could have been done away with, being that much of it was unnecessary and becoming so repetitive that the viewer could guess the frequency as to what words would be said at what times, this is the only real dagger that penetrated the plot, and made it somewhat tiresome of listening to.

As stated above, the film portrays the aftermath and some prologues in the movie. By prologues, I mean the beginnings of their crime filled career as a "Reservoir Dog", and they came to be assigned to this mission. Without giving too much of the story away, there are only three prologues, yet they pertain to the three most important and interesting characters in the movie, those being: Mr. White, Mr. Blonde, and Mr. Orange. That's all that will be stated about the plot, but let it be noted that the prologues are, without a doubt, not only very interesting, but are also incredibly crucial to the plot that enhance the intensity of the plot and story.

In conclusion, while this isn't one of Tarantino's most remembered movies by the average viewer, "Reservoir Dogs" is a remarkably well-written film, filled to the brim with legendary actors. On a personal level, this is Tarantino's second best, only behind the masterpiece known as "Pulp Fiction", and that's saying something. 9/10… Expand

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StevenFOct 22, 2013

As the camera circles and observes the scene, it's clear to see the talent involved in 'Reservoir Dogs', director and writer Quentin Tarantino is one of those men sitting at the table, alongside Michael Madsen, Harvey Keitel, Steve Buscemi,As the camera circles and observes the scene, it's clear to see the talent involved in 'Reservoir Dogs', director and writer Quentin Tarantino is one of those men sitting at the table, alongside Michael Madsen, Harvey Keitel, Steve Buscemi, Lawrence Tierney and Tim Roth amongst others, they are well dressed in black suits and are having a rather crude discussion surrounding the Madonna song "Like a Virgin". These men don't know each other, but they share chemistry over coffee, but we soon learn that they have reason for being there, a jewellery story heist that we see in flashbacks, because for most of the film, we have a lot of dialogue taking place in the warehouse that was the agreed rendezvous, but you can now judge from this wording that it all goes horribly wrong, and as a few start to appear at the warehouse with various theories as to what went wrong, the most prominent of these being an informant within the pack, injuries and deaths have happened, and now they must find out what truth there is to the 'rat' business. The unfortunate shortcomings of the film lie with its characters having little intrigue or prospect about them, the plot revolves around them, but at the same time it revolves more around trying to find out what went wrong, the plot is intriguing, but not enough time is spent working up a point to each 'colour', each man being called a different one so as to protect their names, but that isn't to say the performances aren't immense, with Madsen almost stealing the show with his cold and collective attitude, each time he's about to speak is edgy because of his unpredictability and menacing demeanour. Keitel is the level headed one who looks after Roths character after he is shot. There are plenty of surprises and shocks along the way, while introductions to the characters through flashbacks intertwine well with the main arc of the warehouse, but we don't have particularly witty or mesmerising dialogue, the script relies on its characters and its conclusion of figuring out the problems of the heist. Tarantino is a proven marvel when it comes to unique filmmaking, this film was the kick off to some dark humour such as Madsens "Mr Blonde" toying with his victim as he dances to "Stealers Wheel", it funny but frightening, we have no idea what is about to happen, and Tarantino has carried on this witty and quick fire shooting that captures smaller but significant details that matter. This isn't his finest work, but here we get a crisp and sharp introduction to the technique and capabilities of Tarantino, he assembles quite the sought after cast with equally impressive performances, and a soundtrack that works well with the darkly humorous script, not as tight as it should be but still a cut above most, it talks perhaps a little too much, but never becomes boring or stale.… Expand

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StaticSpineSep 18, 2013

Tarantino's first big movie. Already a cult classics. Perfect style, great cast (Michael Madsen is outstanding), awesome story. A must-see for everyone who loves Tarntino-style, criminal or simply good movies.

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MovieGuysSep 15, 2013

I'm just gonna go ahead and say it: I think this movie is better than Pulp Fiction.

Unlike most of the Tarantino fans, I think this movie was a little bit better than Pulp. I just liked the story and characters more. Anyway, let me talkI'm just gonna go ahead and say it: I think this movie is better than Pulp Fiction.

Unlike most of the Tarantino fans, I think this movie was a little bit better than Pulp. I just liked the story and characters more.

Anyway, let me talk about THIS movie.

Reservoir Dogs is a timeless classic. There are no smartphones, iPads, or laptops. Just good old fashioned killing.

No spoilers, the story is about a group of men who are pulling off a bank heist. But when it goes terribly wrong, they think they have a rat working for the police in their midst. This is followed by paranoia, suspicion, and rage. (I didn't differ very much from the IMDb description, so I don't believe any spoilers were revealed.) This story is very captivating, and the actors make it that way with no-bull performances. Michael Madsen, Tim Roth, and Chris Penn were all in the early stages of their acting careers, and this movie was their big break. In fact, if Harvey Keitel hadn't agreed to produce it and star in it, it probably wouldn't have even seen the light of day; or at least it wouldn't have been as big as it is now.

The script is very compelling and stylish. It gives a certain edge to the movie that made it better. A lot of this movie's dialogue has been quoted many times. My point- it was a very memorable movie.

Overall, you have to see Reservoir Dogs. It is a timeless classic that defined Tarantino movies for the rest of his career.… Expand

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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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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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TokyochuchuAug 28, 2013

Reservoir Dogs was an excellent debut feature from Tarantino. The script was right on the money, as was the grim but stylish violence. This classic crime movie was doomed to be copied for years and years.

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ReubenIsAGodAug 17, 2013

I enjoyed Reservoir Dogs, but i found it rather slow and REALLY WANNA SEE WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED, besides that the plot was very interesting and different other all i really enjoyed the movie, and will probably have to sit down again andI enjoyed Reservoir Dogs, but i found it rather slow and REALLY WANNA SEE WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED, besides that the plot was very interesting and different other all i really enjoyed the movie, and will probably have to sit down again and have another watch though, 8/10… Expand

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DatmoviemadmanJul 6, 2013

The controversy of this film ups the ranking, is it a simple remake is the question on my mind; and I love that feeling of making my own choice of it, mine being its superb.

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NimbleReviewJun 18, 2013

A classic. It's an amazing movie that speaks for itself. Great acting all around, with a good story, and makes use of making an excellent film with very little.

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SpangleMay 31, 2013

Certainly a very intriguing debut from Tarantino. It was a very unusual movie and is almost indescribable, but was very entertaining to watch. Tarantino did a great job turning the bad guys into incredibly sympathetic characters and all ofCertainly a very intriguing debut from Tarantino. It was a very unusual movie and is almost indescribable, but was very entertaining to watch. Tarantino did a great job turning the bad guys into incredibly sympathetic characters and all of the actors did fantastic jobs as well. Very well done.… Expand

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ScreenagerMay 24, 2013

Quentin Tarantino's debut feature paves the way for most of his future work; a complex, compelling story and a variety of characters with different motives and characteristics that manage to work well together (the quirky Mr. Pink and theQuentin Tarantino's debut feature paves the way for most of his future work; a complex, compelling story and a variety of characters with different motives and characteristics that manage to work well together (the quirky Mr. Pink and the psychotic Mr. Blonde) without them stealing the limelight from the other characters. Of course this a Tarantino flick though, so there's blood lots of it and even with his first film Tarantino wasn't afraid to stir up controversy (THAT scene, you know the one that makes great use of the Stealer's Wheel song), yet even with all the violence Tarantino still makes a stylish flick with classic scenes (like THAT scene (again)). Though overshadowed by his later work, this is an incredible debut from a talented director and even 20 years after its release the film still seems extraordinary.… Expand

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Smudger599Mar 20, 2013

Reservoir Dogs This is Quentin Tarantino's first film as a director. This film contains many attributes, violence, the first scene is possibly Tarantino'd funniest scene. Even in his first film Tarantino has managed to get a great castReservoir Dogs This is Quentin Tarantino's first film as a director. This film contains many attributes, violence, the first scene is possibly Tarantino'd funniest scene. Even in his first film Tarantino has managed to get a great cast together. With the legendary Harvey Keitel, Steve Buscemi, Tim Roth, Chris Penn, Micheal Madson. With this cast the film was only ever going to be utter perfection.The plot is possibly the most basic plot ever in a film, but still the most intelligent to come up with.
plot: The Reservoir Dogs are planning to rob a shop, and one of them being Mr Orange (Tim Roth) is a policeman and tells the police about this master plan, Tim Roth is the "rat" in the system.… Expand

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BrendanCogs99Mar 13, 2013

Quentin Tarintino creates a crime film that not only brings you in but it also creates a feel to the film about four brutal robbers and one LAPD rat.

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TheWalrus2000Mar 9, 2013

Tarantino has a very strong opening to his extremely sucessful career by providing us with the powerfully written script Reservoir Dogs that will get inside your head for the rest of your life.

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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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SummersausageJan 7, 2013

This movie is why Tarentino is a phenomenon. A screenplay that explains all the intrinsic character story lines that connect in one perfect moment of momentous fury. The acting of Harvey Keitel is unappreciated, and Steve Buchemi is awesome.This movie is why Tarentino is a phenomenon. A screenplay that explains all the intrinsic character story lines that connect in one perfect moment of momentous fury. The acting of Harvey Keitel is unappreciated, and Steve Buchemi is awesome. The script is full of conversations that show who the characters are and an awesome reveal of the ending.… Expand

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axelkochDec 2, 2012

'Reservoir Dogs' marks the debut of legendary Quentin Tarantino, who revolutionized the heist genre with this movie. Crude jokes, nearly 300 uses of the f-word in a running time of only 90 minutes and an awful lot of blood. In the'Reservoir Dogs' marks the debut of legendary Quentin Tarantino, who revolutionized the heist genre with this movie. Crude jokes, nearly 300 uses of the f-word in a running time of only 90 minutes and an awful lot of blood. In the Tarantino-esque manner of using as few scenes as possible, this film is focused on the dialogues. Tarantino himself describing what Madonna… Expand

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SnapJohnsonDec 1, 2012

Sam S. : Mr. Pink shoots him from under the ramp. You can see his gun withdrawn when he runs out. This movie is way better if you are extremely attentive. Notice Joe says he 'ignored his instincts' about the snitch?....remember the scene withSam S. : Mr. Pink shoots him from under the ramp. You can see his gun withdrawn when he runs out. This movie is way better if you are extremely attentive. Notice Joe says he 'ignored his instincts' about the snitch?....remember the scene with the dog barking in the bathroom of the snitch's story..thats Joe's instincts calling him out. the noise of the hand dryer blocks it out.… Expand

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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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TTW107Apr 6, 2012

Wow, Quentin Tarantino thank you for this gem. I effing love when mr. blonde has the officer tied to the chair in the safe house, it manages to be psychotic and badass at the same time.

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RegOzApr 5, 2012

I believe this is Tarantino's best movie...well, to me it is definitely better than Pulp Fiction. A great movie indeed, not a 10 but close...I hope to watch it again soon. What else can I say that hasn't been mentioned yet?

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DoehlMar 25, 2012

This violent thriller does not reach the american nostalgic charm that Pulp Fiction created, but it certainly provides Tarantino the oppurtunity to create claustraphobic reactions for his audience and characters.

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imthenoobJan 24, 2012

I loved this movie and I enjoyed watching it. The cast was good and it was interesting. Yet the film is a bit too predictable and that sort of ruined it a little. I would still recommend it though.

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