Hey, why am I Mr. Pink???...Because you're a faggot, alright?
I'm hungry. Let's go get a taco. Say no more.
If anyone was unaware... Breaking Bad referenced this film alot... Note Mr WHITE and Mr PINK
I still remember the first time I saw this movie, a midnight showing at my local cinema, absolutely blew me away, this is an outstanding film, one of the best debuts by any director ever. Just rewatched a=gain tonight and evrything is top notch, obviously we have tarantinos excellent writing, how the film does not follow in a chronologicl order, his brilliant direction, but also we have some outstanding performances, every actor is fantastic in this, right down to Oficer Marv.
Reservoir Dogs is a classic movie for a reason. For Tarantino’s first movie and with a low budget it’s an amazing movie. Over the years it’s became iconic, the stuck in the middle scene and the shootout at the end are the best. The writing is good and the character dialogue is fantastic. The plot is simple but it’s good. The cast and acting is great so many great performances from Keitel, Roth, Madsen, Penn, and Buscemi. It’s directed really well for Quentin Tarantino’s first movie it’s the first time he could really show his style. The cinematography is also good for a low budget. The soundtrack is really good as well. Overall it’s an iconic movie that is short and very entertaining.
( 8 out of 10)
Well, that was insanely homoerotic.
wowi it’s been a long time since ive written a review
Anyways, where were we?
Reservoir Dogs is definitely a classic film, no doubt about that. It’s pretty easy to see how this film was Tarantino’s start, as well as the movie that put him on the map, so to speak. While it isn’t by any means what made him achieve cult status (I like to think that was Pulp Fiction), it still oozes with that Tarantino charm we all know and love.
So, to sum up my thoughts since I’m not really known for doing huge, in depth reviews, I thought this film was pretty good! The way that the movie constantly shifts perspectives of our protagonists works solely in the film’s favor, especially when we get to that twist near the end, which I wouldn’t dare spoil for any of you who haven’t seen it. The small bit of action we get in the movie is a treat, and of course the dialogue is amazing. But that’s expected from any Tarantino movie, even his first.
9.3/10
"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.
One of my favorite movies of Quentin Tarantino. The plot remains constant throughout the film.
What Tarantino was able to accomplish here with such an obvious low budget is incredible. The story is so simple, most of the time is spent in one location, and yet this film is so captivating. Six criminals are hired by crime boss to pull off a heist. We do not know any details of the heist other than that the criminals are looking to steal valuable diamonds. Now if this story was told chronologically, it would be rather boring. However, the way that Tarantino plays with time makes for a rather suspensful movie.
When we are first introduced to the criminals there is not much that differentiates them. They all wear similar clothing and are eating a meal together at a diner. Slowly we are able to gather pieces of information about the characters based off this ten minute opening scene. For example, we learn that Mr. Pink is sort of a smart-ass as he refuses to pay a $1 tip. We see more of this from him later in the "Mr. Pink" scene. With the exception of Mr. Orange, the guys seem to be offly relaxed, so we can gather that they are confident the heist they are about to pull off is going to go as planned. Fast-forward to after the credits and we see this is not the case.
Through flashbacks we slowly learn about the four main criminals. Through these flashbacks coupled with the scenes in the warehouse we are slowly able to put together the pieces of the story.
Fantastic movie!
3 Thoughts After Watching ‘Reservoir Dogs’:
If this weren’t a Tarantino film, I probably would’ve given it a slightly lower rating. His style was clear here — and I wish I would’ve watched it sooner and before his other films. This was the one that started it all.
I definitely liked it. The music was great. The shocks were there, as per usual. My biggest criticism was the ultra-heavy dialog. For me, with Tarantino, sometimes the long, rando convos stick for me — and sometimes they don’t.
I would’ve liked to have seen background on the other characters — and even the actual heist itself. But I guess, in the end, the film simply wasn’t about that. But I wonder why only White, Blonde, and Orange were featured.
7.5/10 Great debut for Tarantino and i really like his style but i expected more from this one..Still an enjoyable movie though.
Paco cinema: image and sound 3.5/5, still as good as ever, little money, good script and good actors
I urge future viewers of this movie not to instantly compare it to Pulp Fiction and enjoy it as it's own film. An interesting thrill-ride crime drama from beginning to end.
Amazing movie. Awesome dialogue, superb soundtrack and incredibly cool.
A truly fantastic film player wery well whit high-level Actors, Tarantino never fails to surprise.
I can,t believe how I ever lived without seeing this movie.
Besides Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs is my favourite of Tarantino movies. A stellar cast, nice music, and a fresh script... This movie is awesome!
"Are you gonna bark all day, little doggy... or are you gonna bite?"
Most of Reservoir Dogs is people talking and arguing and it could have easily ended up being boring but what especially kept me entertained is the dialogue, the acting and the characters; convincing and layered. The non-linear timeline is what turns it into a mystery of some sort and the way it slowly unfolds is genius. It takes a while before we get some violence but when it goes there, it goes there... some pretty memorable bloody stuff. The dance scene is my favorite. There are times when I wished this was a one location movie, anytime they came out of the warehouse and released the tension if felt like a mistake for some reason—but it does an excellent job at rebuilding that tension. Well-used soundtrack, quality camerawork, good looking, nice twist and perfect ending. No excuses for low budget movies anymore after seeing this.
A brilliant stripped down thriller filled with memorable characters, amazing performances and scenes that manage to shock and amuse at the same time. I like how Tarantino challenges himself by leaving a lot of stuff to the imagination. It’d be easy to hook the audience by showing the heist, and most filmmakers would probably open their film with that, but Quentin doesn’t do things the easy way. It’s so exciting to see the birth of this style of filmmaking, and I think it still holds up perfectly. The camerawork is expressive and interesting, the postmodern riffing in the dialogue is actually funny and fresh, the soundtrack is cool, its out of chronological order storytelling choices keep the film engaging and the characters are brewing with their own distinct personality. It’s a movie that reminded audiences that B-movies can be more than simple entertainment for the masses. It’s so creative that it doesn’t even need to rely on big, conceptual stuff in the way that the Coen brothers did with their films around the same time. Moreover, it paved the way for indie filmmaking becoming a dominant cultural force during the 90s. It took a few times to finally click with me, but once you recognize its brilliance it’s hard to deny it’s one of Quentin’s best.
9/10
"Reservoir Dogs", now a paragon of all crime movies, was not my cup of tea. What was interesting was the crap about "Like A Virgin" at the beginning, and the rest went downhill. No thrills. Noisy at times. There was none of the humor or exciting scenes that were so prominent in "Pulp Fiction." As for the violence, despite Tarantino's penchant for bloodlust, the film is rather soft and will have little to no negative impact on today's schoolchildren.
It is amazing, plot twist
“Reservoir Dogs” is a great first film by Quentin Tarantino. The dialogue, acting and soundtrack all come together to make a classic. However, some scenes aren't overly entertaining and tend to drag on. I also felt Mr Orange had too much dialogue, considering he was supposed to be bleeding out. Mr Blonde was the stand out for me. What an iconic character.
Overall, this is a great film to start a career, minus some notable flaws.
what a wonderful movie, so many parts, so many great characters, such a great use of budget, a high 8 for me
I must say it bothers me giving an 5/10 to one of the most loved Tarantino movies, but this movie just didn't surprise me.
I am new to Tarantino movies, I have only watched this one and Pulp Fiction, however, I loved Pulp and 'hated' this. And their from the same era, I thought that I would love this one too.
The story was ok, but the development was not so 'ok'. I got the idea of giving us the necessary at the beginning and throughout the rest of the movie, the story was going to complete. But, meh.
The characters were nice. I love their acting, mainly Mr. White. About Tarantino himself, I think he must stay behind the director chair (tho I liked more his role here than in Pulp Fiction).
I'm willing to giving this movie a second chance one day, after I raise my cinematic culture, but rating are always, ALWAYS personal based, so, most of the times if you just don't like something, you don't.
I liked this film, surprisingly, since it's really not my type of plot/genre at all! Probably my favourite Tarantino film besides Pulp Fiction (so far)
For me, the best Tarantino movie.
I can't hear Stuck in the Middle with You without thinking of that scene every time. There's some fantastic dialogue, good acting, and engaging storytelling. Tarantino delivers a great movie his first time directing.
The Five Faces of RESERVOIR DOGS
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The opening scene introduces our characters, and even though we hardly learn anything about them we already feel like members of their little group. Hearing them discuss Madonna's music and tipping culture feels very down-to-earth.
Most scenes are long and contained, so the film feels almost theatrical in its presentation. Amazing performances and great dialogue move the film forward.
The overall story is like a farce or a Shakespearean tragedy, down to the ridiculousness of the plot and the lunatic characters.
A special nod to Steve Buscemi (Fargo, 1998) in probably one of his most intense parts. He absolutely shines as Mr. Pink and puts in a career-defining performance.
Harvey Keitel (Thelma & Louise, 1991) and Tim Roth (Rob Roy, 1995) put in the best performances; they're hilarious, furious and tragic all at the same time.
The furious and energetic fighting between the characters is absolutely a joy to watch and forms the basis of the movie's plot.
Quentin Tarantino's (Pulp Fiction, 1994) feature film debut contains many details that will later become his trademarks: sharp and quotable dialogue, distinct characters, lots of blood, pop culture references and sudden bursts of action.
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Reservoir Dogs contains several moments of brilliance, such as Keitel and Buscemi screaming at each other, Mr. Orange's little story to his partners or Mr. White (Michael Madsen; The Hateful Eight, 2015) dancing around a cop while torturing him.
Interesting choice of story progression, in true Tarantino fashion. We begin with the aftermath and the mystery and end with everything leading up to it. It's the type of non-linear storytelling Tarantino is famous for.
The ending is bizarre, over-the-top and incredibly theatrical. It's not the most creative Tarantino ending but is definitely memorable.
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The film is extremely slow, as the dialogue and performances move the plot forward. Many scenes drag out for so long, that you forget their significance to the plot.
The scenes set in the past with Joe are meant to bring some exposition, but aren't as interesting as the scenes where team members interact with each other.
The simple story is stretched out to an extent, with the script staying on the same subject matter for quite some while before moving on.
Half of the gang barely appear in the film, which is a pity, since it would have been interesting to get to know Tarantino's interesting characters a little better.
The overall plot is a bit of a disappointment. No big twist or surprise, very little to chew on or contemplate afterwards. There's little reason to revisit this film.
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The Final Face: :smiley: // Good
Completely overrated, worst Tarantino movie. The story is very boring and pointless. Only the opening scene is good, after that is a trainwreck.
How is this dude so good at making this non-linear stuff work.
Well, they never actually carry out the planned diamond heist on screen, focusing instead on the aftermath and the relationships between the criminals. This unique storytelling approach not only saved on budget but also set Quentin Tarantino apart as a visionary filmmaker, paving the way for his illustrious career!
I don't tip.
I loved the mood. I watched this movie because of the payday mission lol, great choice !
Despite the popularity, I could only endure half of this movie before shutting it down!
I enjoyed this a lot! In media I enjoy when I get to connect or get to know a character, for example through exploring their emotions or something simpler like their opinions on everyday stuff (like tipping people), and both of these things are done well in this movie. I think the characters could be a bit deeper as people, but despite that, being able to see them as real was enough for me to have a great time watching this! Additionaly the way the plot is presented is a neat idea, I never seen a similar movie in that sense!
The budget this movie had and the money it made makes it a highly grossing film. Doesn't make it a great film, though. It had some flaws. An undercover cop would never have participated in a robbery. The whole point of having an undercover cop is to stop the robbery before it takes place. He would definitely have shot the perp before the perp could shoot and kill two officers, and he most definitely wouldn't shoot and kill an innocent woman. With that being said, the acting was great even if the story was meh.
Quentin Tarantino's first, good, bloody film
Warm-up for Pulp Fiction, top-shelf acting, but the plot is a bit obvious.
one of my fave tarantino movies. i think maybe i say that about them all.
It’s a really good movie, but I still feel like I’m missing parts of the story. Maybe if we got more backstory on the other robbers? Or if they showed a bit more of the actual robbery? I don’t know for sure…
5 words: Classic Among Us
Tarantino's first film and the first film of his that I've seen. While I thought that some scenes dragged for way too long, and there was way to much screaming, I had a lot of fun with this one. The mystery aspect of the film was very entertaining and fun. All of the characters were filled with rage which made most interactions fun to watch. There were a lot of bloody violent scenes that actually caught me by surprise but were well done. The opening sequence went on for way too long but was still entertaining. Great film.
Classic Tarantino movie w random convos and crazy shootout scenes, classic ending too. Great characters
Reservoir Dogs is considered a classic by many, but while it's still a good movie, I wasn't so impressed. I don't think it lives up to all the hype it has received. The film's non-linear storytelling and Tarantino's signature dialogue are certainly impressive, but the movie's lack of character development had me expecting way more based on it's reputation. Overall, Reservoir Dogs is a good movie with its moments, but it may not be for everyone, and I don't think it deserves all the hype and praise it has received over the years.
Way back in 1992, this seedy, asymmetrical chatterbox of a thriller made an immediate impression, arguing that there’s a clear ethical divide between criminals and psychopaths and catapulting the career of first-time director Quentin Tarantino. Although many of the edges are rough and the production budget is thin (a sacrifice Tarantino was happy to make in exchange for creative control), the director’s voice is already fully realized and he pulls a number of powerful performances from his shockingly star-studded cast. Primary among these are Harvey Keitel as the guilt-ridden loyal soldier, Michael Madsen as his antithesis, a cold-blooded maniac, Tim Roth as the spark that ignites their fire and Steve Buscemi as the flabbergasted bystander who can’t believe it’s come to this. They’ve all got dirty hands, but their perspectives on the stickup business are worlds apart.
It’s easy to see this as a trial run for many of the ideas Tarantino would refine and revisit, two years later, in the much more potent, polished Pulp Fiction. The two share an affinity for dark humor, rich (if maybe a bit indulgent) dialogue, essentially seedy situations and fallible, humanized assassins, not to mention their mutually jumbled timelines. The thing is, Reservoir Dogs would be fascinating even without an all-timer as a follow-up. It’s morally challenging, wickedly entertaining, thoroughly unpredictable and completely unlike anything else that was on the scene in ’92. Too often, we toss around the label of “trailblazer,” but I can think of no better term for what QT was doing behind the lens in the early ‘90s. This guy was on the razor’s edge.
Man, I've been watching some good movies recently. This was excellent. Maybe a bit too gory for my taste, as I had for a decent chunk of this movie’s runtime struggles with looking straight at the screen, because I had to watch a man having his belly shot. The positives are really strong though, the storytelling in particular was so interesting and unique. Instead of seeing things in chronological order, we already witness the aftermath: But an aftermath where only part of the cast is present and they don’t know much either. So the viewer, despite being ahead in the timeline, has to puzzle together with the characters what exactly happened. It was pretty intriguing to get more details as we see more flashbacks and appearances of additional characters, until we get the final pieces in the end. The dialogue and acting also helped here, because both were stellar. I also was a fan of the camera work, and the general choices with the setting, as the events in present time all took place in the same location, and the camera also lingered for a long while before cutting to a different shot, putting focus on the composition of each shot, and emphasizing dialogue and acting. It’s not something you see often in a movie, and also not something which you can easily pull off, but I sure as hell liked it in this one. This is my first Tarantino movie, but I’m already a fan of his direction and writing. Also, I finally now have context to the meme where they all walk along the street. I’m finally getting the lore for some iconic shots.
It’s been too long since I’ve last watched this film, the confidence and energy grabs you immediately and it’s amazing the way you still see echoes of it in films today.
Theme- 9.5/10
Rewatchibility- 7.5/10
Acting- 10/10
Kinematography- 9/10
Time- 9.5/10
Total - 45.5/5 = 9.1
This is K-Jason's Neat Narratives of the 90s and coming up next is Quentin Tarantino and his debut film Reservoir Dogs. For a directorial premiere, Dogs sets a very early precedent for Tarantino movies. This perhaps is one of his best, every minute from start to finish is properly used. The opening scene is the type of long-winded dialogue that I love. It seemingly doesn't do anything while at the same time providing the characters and audience with the calm before the storm conditions because, after this, there is not a lot of time to come up and breathe. We're only given a few moments of reprieve from the main narrative and when we do it's always necessary. What some may argue is not as necessary is the amount of blood. Quentin is known for the gratuitous amounts of blood he uses to the point he has his own brand of the red stuff he uses for his movies. I would say Dogs is on the light side of color by comparison to others but it may be too much for some. Overall, this a film with a solid story, great acting, and even better pacing.
An incredible debut film. Still one of QT's top 3.
Story: 8...essentially an old trope of bank robbers in a heist gone wrong, but the way the characters are introduced and backgrounds are built is groundbreaking.
Script: 9
Performances: 8
Misc.: 10
Influence: 10
Overall: 9
"Reservoir Dogs" pays obvious homage to heist movie classics without having an actual heist in it: the camera only shows us the setting up and the aftermaths. It's closer to a theatrical play than it is to a movie, with a few men exchanging dialogue in a warehouse where comedy, tragedy, surreal and grotesque seem to coexist. It's a simple, low-budget, one-setting film where it's all about the iconic characters and Tarantino's gripping, black humor-driven dialogues. Every single line is gold and tells so much about each character that there is no need for explanations or complicated backstories.
The non-linear storytelling, which would later become one of Tarantino's style trademarks, helps to keep the tension high and sheds different lights on each character as the film unfolds. The story itself is really nothing new, but all twists still manage to kick in at the most unexpected time, sometimes with significant changes in mood or shocking consequences.
"Reservoir Dogs" has been notoriously known for its unapologetic violence, but it's actually one of Tarantino's least graphic films. As with the heist, it's more about what's "told" than what is "shown": Mr. Blonde's infamous torture scene or the final set-off manage to be brutal and impactful by showing little or nothing.
It might be far from being Quentin Tarantino's most polished or ambitious work, but somehow still one of my favorites, if not my ultimate favorite of his.
This movie is Quentin Tarantino on a budget, and he just made it work without showing us all the deeds.
It’s hard to pull off a movie where you don’t see the main event happening, but I wasn’t upset about it; I immensely enjoyed that I only got to see the before and aftermath of a disaster in the making, and it was so much more interesting that way.
Everybody did a great job performing, and I was distracted by Steve Buscemi looking like Bill Skarsgard.
The only negative aspect was that offensive language did not make sense and completely felt unnecessary, and didn't add to the movie.
On the other hand, the movie did a subtle commentary on cops and calling them out that I approve of.
There’s no foot fetish in this movie, so you’re good to go.
It’s a well-done movie, and I’d recommend it.
I can't believe this movie is Tarantino's first, it's so great
I am pleased to say that is one film that has stood the test of time.
To the best of my memory I had only seen this once before and by watching it again after so many years has not tarnished the memory of this in the slightest, if anything I may be giving it an extra point than I would have done way back when.
About 15 min was all I could muster, I´m just not a Tarantino type. So forgive me the low rating it´s totally subjective.
It's obviously a Tarantino production. Blood, bad language and surreal scenes.
Review by Simon MasseyVIP 11BlockedParent2014-07-28T08:57:39Z
Tarantino’s debut is still one of his best films. The opening sequence has been often imitated and referenced, but it does showcase Tarantino’s use of banter, natural dialogue and pop culture to bring his characters to life. Here it works well, immediately giving the audience a sense of all the important personalities within the film and the relationships between them. By dropping us into the aftermath of the heist, the film’s strength is in the use of flashback to build intrigue over what happened, but equally important is the hook that there might be an insider. This allows Tarantino to gradually develop his characters in the flashbacks beyond simply focusing on how the dilemma they find themselves in will be solved. Buscemi and Keitel in particular stand out and whilst Madsen has repeated himself ad nauseam in other films, he is still effective here. The soundtrack and costume design all serve to emphasise how hip and cool the characters are, but this is punctuated with the violence that remind us they are brutal too. Its this juxtaposition of coolness and violence that marked the film out as something different, no more so than in the still shocking scene of Madsen torturing someone. Some of the flashback scenes do occasionally outstay their welcome, though there is a lot of humour drawn out from them and the authenticity in his dialogue that Tarantino appears to strive for is sometimes stretched as characters vie to show who is top dog. But these minor quibbles don’t stop this from being a tightly edited and well paced crime thriller.