One of the best debuts ever

Rating: 10/10 (10 May 2020)

There are many directors who don't have a unique style, but Tarantino was going strong since the very beginning. Reservoir Dogs defined what he was all about, and this raw, bloody story aged like a fine wine, despite some critics' opinions.
The acting is supreme, especially when we look at Mr. Blonde and Mr. White, played by Michael Madsen and Harvey Keitel. But, my favourite of the cast is Tim Roth. His acting isn't flawless, and his accent is a little weak at times, but it's not about being perfect. A big part of his screentime is lying in a puddle of blood, on the verge of death, which isn't easy to pull out. Instead of just lying there, he makes use of his facial expressions and his voice, which completely sells the character.
The story is quite interesting too - it's a heist movie where we don't see an actual heist. Over an hour of men talking to each other? - seems boring. But actually, it isn't. There are flashbacks, strong dialogues and scenes that hit us hard. And the opening scene? Probably one of my favourites in the history of cinema.