Reservoir Dogs

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Former video store clerk Quentin Tarantino's directorial debut, Reservoir Dogs, is a brutally funny, supercharged introduction to his supremely distinct cinematic vision, which was later to become one of the most mimicked styles of the 1990s. Mastermind Joe Cabot (Lawrence Tierney) assembles a crew of top-notch criminals to pull off a jewelry store heist. As the film opens it becomes immediately clear that the plan backfired, forcing the survivors, who have gathered at an abandoned warehouse, to figure out if one of them is, in fact, a police informer. The crew Mr. White (Harvey Keitel), an aged veteran; Mr. Orange (Tim Roth), a wounded newcomer; Mr. Blonde (Michael Madsen), a psychopathic parolee; Mr. Pink (Steve Buscemi), a bickering weasel; and Nice Guy Eddie (Chris Penn), Joe's son begin to unravel as the pressure becomes too much for them to handle. When Joe arrives, the truth becomes clear in a vicious Mexican standoff. (Lionsgate Home Entertainment)

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kaylin 

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English I've seen that movie several times already and every time I feel like I discover something new, or rather, I become even more aware of how brilliantly the entire script is thought out. You can praise Tarantino for his dialogues, but you can also praise him for the whole structure of the story, which is absolutely fantastic, even despite the simplicity of the whole premise of the damn action. The master is simply a master. ()

J*A*S*M 

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English Quentin Tarantino is one of my favourite directors, I adore Pulp Fiction, so it was only a matter of time before I finally watched his debut, Reservoir Dogs. It’s true that Quentin’s genius is not manifested as strongly as in his later works, but this one is still a brilliant, harsh and entertaining film. Reservoir Dogs is very verbose, but Tarantino’s dialogues are something I can listen to again and again, even though I may be missing more than half of the references. 80% ()

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lamps 

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English A truly unique and unrepeatable film. Firstly, with its gore, stylish directness and brutal amount of catchphrases in the space of one single room, secondly, with the brilliant opening dialogue in the restaurant, which still ranks among the top of Tarantino's work, and finally, because it’s the feature debut of the most iconic director of our time. Reservoir Dogs is not as thought-provoking and broad as Pulp Fiction, and there are two or three places where Quentin squeaks and creaks a bit, but that doesn't change the fact that only he can make a thriller this entertaining and sophisticated. The team of elite actors complement each other perfectly with emotions flowing during their quarrels, the setting of an abandoned warehouse perfectly intensifies the tense atmosphere and the very simple plot is sketched in an original and unpredictable way, so that the viewer can't get their eyes off the screen for a second. A special tribute to Keitel and Buscemi, who steal the show mainly for themselves, and I add a fifth star for the excellent final scene, which not even Pulp Fiction can boast. ()

Remedy 

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English Paradoxically, Reservoir Dogs was my "last Tarantino movie". I got exactly what I expected, and given that those expectations were high, I found absolutely no fault with it. A typical Quentin mosaic, great music, dialogue (it's just cool) and a foreshadowing of future Pulp Fiction or Jackie Brown style of flicks to come. ()

3DD!3 

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English Mr. White, Mr. Blond, Mr. Blue, Mr. Orange, Mr. Brown, and Mr. Pink are supposed to rob a jewelry store. Something goes wrong, or rather someone betrays them. Mr. Orange gets it in the stomach, and Mr. White tries to take him to a safe, pre-arranged meeting place: the warehouse. Mr. White is wondering what to do next when Mr. Pink comes in. They are wondering what the hell happened... This is roughly the beginning of Tarantino’s first excellent film, which, together with Pulp Fiction, is among the pearls of world cinema. Top acting performances, excellent screenplay, great directing, cult lines, and, above all, plausibility, make the Reservoir Dogs an unforgettable cinematic experience. ()

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