Reservoir Dogs
Reservoir Dogs

Reservoir Dogs

1992Movie99 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users95%
Director: Quentin TarantinoGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

When a simple jewelry heist goes terribly wrong, the surviving criminals suspect one of them is an undercover cop. Gathered at a prearranged meeting place, they turn on each other, trying to figure out who betrayed them. The film masterfully interweaves flashbacks and non-linear storytelling to unravel the mystery behind the botched job and the escalating paranoia among the crew.

Critical Reception

Reservoir Dogs was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its sharp dialogue, non-linear narrative structure, and stylish direction. It is considered a landmark independent film and a significant debut for Quentin Tarantino, establishing his signature cinematic voice.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty and violent dialogue.
  • Applauded for its innovative narrative structure and directorial flair.
  • Noted for its strong ensemble cast performances.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Reservoir Dogs, highlighting its clever writing, intense suspense, and the unique directorial style. Many found the characters compelling and the film's gritty realism highly engaging, though some noted its extreme violence.

Fun Fact

The film's iconic soundtrack, including 'Stuck in the Middle With You' by Stealers Wheel, was specifically chosen by Quentin Tarantino and plays a crucial role in setting the film's distinctive tone and enhancing its most memorable scenes.

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4 reviews
rsanek

rsanek

I don't get it. Feels like nothing happens the whole film. Cool to see Buscemi in this though, I didn't realize he was in such an early one of Tarantino's films.
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Nope, I didn't get the memo... After a jewellery heist goes wrong and the escaping funeral-attired hoodlums kill a couple of cops and one gets gut-shot in a car-jacking, they return to their hideout where they turn on each other with explet...
Wuchak

Wuchak

The cuss-oriented squabbles of lowlife crooks for 99 minutes (and no women) RELEASED IN 1992 and written/directed by Quentin Tarantino, "Reservoir Dogs” is a crime drama/thriller about a diamond heist gone disastrously wrong in Los Ange...
talisencrw

talisencrw

This unique take on the heist-film-gone-wrong was excellent--stylish and intelligently made, yet very funny and inexpensive. Tarantino's accolades from giving American cinema the resuscitation it needed mirrors what has happened, at least s...