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Reservoir Dogs
1992 99 min United States of America R 18+
★8.4
Crime, Thriller
Director: Quentin Tarantino
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Description
A botched robbery indicates a police informant, and the pressure mounts in the aftermath at a warehouse. Crime begets violence as the survivors -- veteran Mr. White, newcomer Mr. Orange, psychopathic parolee Mr. Blonde, bickering weasel Mr. Pink and Nice Guy Eddie -- unravel.
Budget:
$1.2M
US Gross:
$2.83M
Worldwide:
$2.86M
Starring
Harvey Keitel
Actor
Tim Roth
Actor
Michael Madsen
Actor
Awards
Sundance Film Festival 1992
— Grand Jury Prize (Drama)
Key opinion
Reservoir Dogs is widely celebrated as a pivotal debut that redefined the crime genre through its innovative non-linear narrative and razor-sharp dialogue. While most critics laud its stylistic boldness and ensemble performances, some viewers find the heavy reliance on talk-centric exposition at the expense of traditional pacing or character depth to be a divisive point.
| Screenplay | The razor-sharp, iconic dialogue and witty "about-nothing" exchanges serve as the film's defining stylistic trademark. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast, led by Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, and Michael Madsen, delivers powerful, highly individualized performances that anchor the film. | |
| Originality | The unconventional structure, which focuses on the fallout of a heist rather than the action itself, successfully subverts traditional genre expectations. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is polarizing; many find the dialogue-driven, contemplative tempo rewarding, while others view it as dry, exhaustive, or prone to boredom. | |
| Theme | Opinions on the graphic violence are divided between those who see it as essential to the gritty, hyperreal aesthetic and those who perceive it as superficial shock value. |