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True Romance

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A comic-book nerd and Elvis fanatic Clarence (Christian Slater) and a prostitute named Alabama (Patricia Arquette) fall in love. Clarence breaks the news to her pimp and ends up killing him. He grabs a suitcase of cocaine on his way out thinking it is Alabama's clothing. The two hit the road for California hoping to sell the cocaine, but the mob is soon after them.
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Fueled by Quentin Tarantino's savvy screenplay and a gallery of oddball performances, Tony Scott's True Romance is a funny and violent action jaunt in the best sense.

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Budd Wilkins Slant Magazine The varying sensibilities of Quentin Tarantino and Tony Scott come together to fashion one of the cornerstone films of the early 1990s. Jul 22, 2022 Full Review Anton Bitel Little White Lies This is the realm of meta-cinema, where those who make movies, those who long to be in them and those who model their behaviour on them all come together to contrive between them a classic movie climax: a shoot-out... Jul 19, 2021 Full Review Mark Kermode Observer (UK) This is the best film Quentin Tarantino never made. Rated: 4/5 Nov 22, 2015 Full Review Alistair Lawrence Common Sense Media While it might not have garnered the same critical praise as the Tarantino-helmed Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs, True Romance has a charm of its own, which makes it impossible not to love. Dec 10, 2023 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com '...the perenially absorbing kinetic character collisions of True Romance are worth savouring...' Rated: 5/5 Jan 1, 2023 Full Review James Kendrick Q Network Film Desk wildly improbable and delightfully unpredictable, even when charging through some very familiar territory Rated: 3/4 Jul 12, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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K W Brilliantly written and executed Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/25 Full Review Michael M "True Romance" is a 1993 crime drama that has garnered critical acclaim for its dynamic storytelling and standout performances. The film holds a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus stating: "Fueled by Quentin Tarantino's savvy screenplay and a gallery of oddball performances, Tony Scott's 'True Romance' is a funny and violent action jaunt in the best sense." Roger Ebert praised the film's energy and style, noting that "the supporting cast is superb, a roll call of actors at home in these violent waters: Christopher Walken, Dennis Hopper, and Brad Pitt, for example." The film's screenplay, penned by Quentin Tarantino, is celebrated for its sharp dialogue and intricate plot, while Tony Scott's direction brings a vibrant and kinetic energy to the narrative. The ensemble cast delivers memorable performances, contributing to the film's enduring appeal. Over the years, "True Romance" has developed a cult following, with audiences appreciating its unique blend of romance, humor, and violence. Its influence is evident in various aspects of popular culture, cementing its status as a significant work in the crime drama genre. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/25 Full Review David M Despite having seen this before - admittedly not since its original release - and its place in the pop culture of the 1990s, I remember very little about this. But what we have in this Tarantino-written, Tony Scott directed thriller about a pair of lovers running from a drug gang, is a tight thriller (it lacks the undisciplined sprawl of many of Tarantino's later films) with a brilliant script that lapses too often into things that just haven't aged well into these more aware days. The performances are universally excellent, and Scott's sheen looks good (as always); Tarantino's obsession with men shouting in a Mexican standoff is probably not necessary in the film's climax, and it inevitably lacks extra depth. But it stands as a brilliantly made thriller that's not really trying to be anything else except well made. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/09/25 Full Review Jason S 🌀COLLECTION RATING 97% Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/25 Full Review Shaun R An extremely underrated film which does not get the attention like other films of that era. A classic of that era and a film that's simply good fun to watch. The Dennis Hopper and Christopher Walken scene is great. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/25 Full Review Shawn R A must see if you're a fan of this genre. One of the best movies of the 90's Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/10/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A comic-book nerd and Elvis fanatic Clarence (Christian Slater) and a prostitute named Alabama (Patricia Arquette) fall in love. Clarence breaks the news to her pimp and ends up killing him. He grabs a suitcase of cocaine on his way out thinking it is Alabama's clothing. The two hit the road for California hoping to sell the cocaine, but the mob is soon after them.
Director
Tony Scott
Producer
Gary Barber, Samuel Hadida, Steve Perry, Bill Unger
Screenwriter
Quentin Tarantino
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Morgan Creek Productions, August Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 10, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2016
Runtime
1h 56m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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