Classic Tarantino... and Then Some

Rating: 10/10 (5 September 2013)

Review #4 of "My Top Ten Favorite Movies" Reviews
I'm just gonna go ahead and say it: I think this movie is better than Pulp Fiction.
Unlike most of the Tarantino fans, I think this movie was a little bit better than Pulp. I just liked the story and characters more.
Anyway, let me talk about THIS movie.
Reservoir Dogs is a timeless classic. There are no smartphones, iPads, or laptops. Just good old fashioned killing.
No spoilers, the story is about a group of men who are pulling off a bank heist. But when it goes terribly wrong, they think they have a rat working for the police in their midst. This is followed by paranoia, suspicion, and rage. (I didn't differ very much from the IMDb description, so I don't believe any spoilers were revealed.) This story is very captivating, and the actors make it that way with no-bull performances. Michael Madsen, Tim Roth, and Chris Penn were all in the early stages of their acting careers, and this movie was their big break. In fact, if Harvey Keitel hadn't agreed to produce it and star in it, it probably wouldn't have even seen the light of day; or at least it wouldn't have been as big as it is now.
The script is very compelling and stylish. It gives a certain edge to the movie that made it better. A lot of this movie's dialogue has been quoted many times. My point- it was a very memorable movie.
Overall, you have to see Reservoir Dogs. It is a timeless classic that defined Tarantino movies for the rest of his career.
HandHStudios Rating: 10/10