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True Romance

Play trailer Poster for True Romance R Released Sep 10, 1993 1h 56m Crime Drama Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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Kathy H Love Tarantino movies. Im and 80s baby but just watched True Romance for the first time and it's not great. I understand the nostalgia for some but totally can tell it's a green Quentin. Not an original plot. Very dumb haha Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/06/25 Full Review Michael G I've watched this film many times. It's one of my favourites. I care about it because visually it has those cosy aesthetics. There's sex, drugs and romance, violence witty humour. It's all there. Of the greatest ensembles of acting royalty. Written by Tarrantino and directed by Ridley Scotts brother Tony Scott (Top Gun). Must see! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/05/25 Full Review Brendon E One of the best films ever made, a must see. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/18/25 Full Review Jamie W Quite possibly (as certain as an indecisive person can be) my favourite film of all time, forgotten for years and found on my rewatch of films I used to love. This film has everything, great dialogue, superb score/soundtrack, cinematography, story, humour, action, thrills and most importantly great characters portrayed with a cast of some of my favourite actors. If I had to say one bad thing about this film, there is only one and that for me is that scene with Patricia Arquette and James Gandolfini however I suppose this does serve to show how strong she is as a person, even if I do look away. Favourite thing about this film, Alabama Hurly played by Patrica Arquette, "she's so cool" Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/01/25 Full Review kevin l Remains Tarantino's pulpiest script to date! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/27/25 Full Review Charles D I recently watched True Romance, and it was a wild ride from start to finish. The film follows Clarence, a comic book enthusiast, and Alabama, a call girl, who fall in love and find themselves on the run after stealing a shipment of drugs. Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette have electric chemistry, making their whirlwind romance both intense and believable. The movie is packed with memorable scenes and a stellar supporting cast, including standout performances by Dennis Hopper and Christopher Walken. One particularly intense scene between Hopper and Walken had me on the edge of my seat. The dialogue, penned by Quentin Tarantino, is sharp and full of dark humor, adding depth to the fast-paced plot. While the film is undeniably violent, it's delivered with a style that keeps you hooked. Director Tony Scott balances the action with moments of genuine emotion, making for a rollercoaster of a movie experience. If you're into edgy, fast-paced stories with a touch of romance, True Romance is definitely worth a watch. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/25 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
August Entertainment, Morgan Creek Productions
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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