A Bloody Afternoon

Rating: Null/10 (24 July 2003)

I recently bought the DVD and watched the movie after seeing it ten years ago. The time between viewings did not dull the impact of the film. The first time I saw the film, I was shocked at the level of raw violence and disregard of life depicted. The second time through I was able to concentrate more on the unfolding story line and adjust to Quentin Tarantino's flashback style which he perfected in "Pulp Fiction". Reservoir Dogs is an interesting study in human psychology and what can happen to an individual who gets sucked into a horrific group thereby, temporarily, losing his identity. If violence in films turns you off, you will not like Reservoir Dogs. However, if you enjoy a good story and can stand the necessary violence, this is a very good movie. After seeing Reservoir Dogs the first time, I couldn't wait for Quentin Tarantino's next production