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Reservoir Dogs

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A group of thieves assemble to pull of the perfect diamond heist. It turns into a bloody ambush when one of the men turns out to be a police informer. As the group begins to question each other's guilt, the heightening tensions threaten to explode the situation before the police step in.
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Thrumming with intelligence and energy, Reservoir Dogs opens Quentin Tarantino's filmmaking career with hard-hitting style.

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Ella Taylor L.A. Weekly A fond genre move that's forever chortling up its sleeve at the puerile idiocy of the genre, a heist caper without a heist, an action movie that's hopelessly in love with talk and a poem to the sexiness of storytelling. Jan 12, 2024 Full Review Joe Pollack St. Louis Post-Dispatch The story is as phony as the names the robbers take - Mr. White, Mr. Blue, Mr. Blonde, Mr. Pink and Mr. Brown - and it's also a hymn to violence, blood and sadism that reaches repulsive levels. Oct 14, 2022 Full Review Jay Carr Boston Globe And while Tarantino never quite succeeds in putting around each character the sense of isolation that marks the best noirs, he carries off this exercise in lively fashion. It's more purple than noir, but it's got juice. Apr 27, 2018 Full Review John Brhel Vague Visages Reservoir Dogs is an impressive debut that reflects Tarantino's unique, postmodern style and points towards things to come. Jun 6, 2023 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Precisely plotted and engagingly juggled into a rich swirl of flashbacks that wind through the current crisis, this is the work of a director who loves movies and a storyteller engaged with the art of telling stories. Feb 4, 2023 Full Review Paul Mount Starburst The film possesses a stomach-churning urgency following a deceptively languid opening... Rated: 5/5 Nov 30, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Pantera O "De lo único que quiero que hablen, es de lo que van a hacer" Un grupo de mafiosos se reune para cometer un asalto Ironica. Curiosa. Violenta. Magnífico guión, con estupendos personajes. Un juego de ideas, apariencias y persepciones. Hace lucir la violencia como algo irónico y natural. 0.o ¿How do I look? Lo que se habla en el trabajo, se queda en el trabajo Técnica: 7.1 Expresión: 7.8 Efecto: 8.0 Experiencia : 7.4 Calificación: 7.6/10 Película: No1 Reseña: No 1 Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/10/24 Full Review ed h The movie opens with a really interesting, funny and captivating introduction. The questions this scene elicits on first watch is a truly unique experience. The entire movie is shot beautifully - the shift in stability really does mirror the character's mental state; most apparant in scenes like Mr White and Freddy entering the warehouse, where the cinematography makes the scene strangely intamite and powerful; especially on rewatch. The story is interesting, if I'm being picky it is basically a big game of among us or mafia. Tarintino tells it beautifully though and I feel the pressure exuding through the screen, and genuinely distrust the characters. The casting is, on the most part, superb. Buscemi's the standout, and it was a genuine pleasure to watch such skillful portrayel of a slimy rat scarpering around the sewer. For me, Keitel's acting was, in places, strange; it felt pretty forced at times and a bit awkward. The chemistry amongst the cast was palpable; a key example of this is through Penn and Madsen's characters. They balance precariously between a brotherly relationship and genuine sexual tension. I was half expecting another story showcasing their romantic relationship. This tension builds throughout the movie and does climax wehn Eddie confronts Freddie about Vic. Some aspects of the movie felt overlooked - namely in the costume department. Whilst I know it sounds nitpicky, it took me out of the immersion when I noticed the lack of blood and dirt on the suits - namely Vics suit when he goes to the car after 'talking' to the police officer. But this issue is also across the movie. Ultimately, I really like the movie. I'd reccomend it to almost anyone and I think they'd enjoy it. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/01/24 Full Review Dave S Masterpiece! Fantastic acting, script and directing. Tarentino changing the gangster film genre. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/24/24 Full Review Nick R The original Tarantino classic that still goes hard today. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/19/24 Full Review Gus L Now that's how you write a tragedy. Well written, well directed, acting on point, nothing felt out of place. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 Full Review Justin Ace V Pretty decent for a first film Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A group of thieves assemble to pull of the perfect diamond heist. It turns into a bloody ambush when one of the men turns out to be a police informer. As the group begins to question each other's guilt, the heightening tensions threaten to explode the situation before the police step in.
Director
Quentin Tarantino
Producer
Lawrence Bender
Screenwriter
Roger Avary, Quentin Tarantino
Distributor
Artisan Entertainment, Miramax Films
Production Co
Live Entertainment, Dog Eat Dog Productions
Rating
R (Strong Violence|Language)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 23, 1992, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 19, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.5M
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Dolby Stereo, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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