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intereact!Actors: Kirk Baltz, Lawrence Bender, Randy Brooks, Edward Bunker, and Steve Buscemi
Rated: R (Restricted)
Retail Price (not our price): $14.98
Release Date: 2003-03-18
Theatrical Release Date: 1992-10-23
Studio: Lions Gate
Run Time: 100 minutes
Format: Array
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Special Edition, NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Discs: 2
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Amazon.com essential video
Quentin Tarantino came out of nowhere (i.e., a video store in Manhattan Beach, California) and turned Hollywood on its ear in 1992 with his explosive first feature, Reservoir Dogs. Like Tarantino's mainstream breakthrough Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs has an unconventional structure, cleverly shuffling back and forth in time to reveal details about the characters, experienced criminals who know next to nothing about each other. Joe (Lawrence Tierney) has assembled them to pull off a simple heist, and has gruffly assigned them color-coded aliases (Mr. Orange, Mr. Pink, Mr. White) to conceal their identities from being known even to each other. But something has gone wrong, and the plan has blown up in their faces. One by one, the surviving robbers find their way back to their prearranged warehouse hideout. There, they try to piece together the chronology of this bloody fiasco--and to identify the traitor among them who tipped off the police. Pressure mounts, blood flows, accusations and bullets fly. In the combustible atmosphere these men are forced to confront life-and-death questions of trust, loyalty, professionalism, deception, and betrayal. As many critics have observed, it is a movie about "honor among thieves" (just as Pulp Fiction is about redemption, and Jackie Brown is about survival). Along with everything else, the movie provides a showcase for a terrific ensemble of actors: Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Steve Buscemi, Michael Madsen, Christopher Penn, and Tarantino himself, offering a fervent dissection of Madonna's "Like a Virgin" over breakfast. Reservoir Dogs is violent (though the violence is implied rather than explicit), clever, gabby, harrowing, funny, suspenseful, and even--in the end--unexpectedly moving. (Don't forget that "Super Sounds of the Seventies" soundtrack, either.) Reservoir Dogs deserves just as much acclaim and attention as its follow-up, Pulp Fiction, would receive two years later. --Jim Emerson2) Amazon.com
Quentin Tarantino came out of nowhere (i.e., a video store in Manhattan Beach, California) and turned Hollywood on its ear in 1992 with his explosive first feature, Reservoir Dogs. Like Tarantino's mainstream breakthrough Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs has an unconventional structure, cleverly shuffling back and forth in time to reveal details about the characters, experienced criminals who know next to nothing about each other. Joe (Lawrence Tierney) has assembled them to pull off a simple heist, and has gruffly assigned them color-coded aliases (Mr. Orange, Mr. Pink, Mr. White) to conceal their identities from being known even to each other. But something has gone wrong, and the plan has blown up in their faces. One by one, the surviving robbers find their way back to their prearranged warehouse hideout. There, they try to piece together the chronology of this bloody fiasco--and to identify the traitor among them who tipped off the police. Pressure mounts, blood flows, accusations and bullets fly. In the combustible atmosphere these men are forced to confront life-and-death questions of trust, loyalty, professionalism, deception, and betrayal. As many critics have observed, it is a movie about "honor among thieves" (just as Pulp Fiction is about redemption, and Jackie Brown is about survival). Along with everything else, the movie provides a showcase for a terrific ensemble of actors: Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Steve Buscemi, Michael Madsen, Christopher Penn, and Tarantino himself, offering a fervent dissection of Madonna's "Like a Virgin" over breakfast. Reservoir Dogs is violent (though the violence is implied rather than explicit), clever, gabby, harrowing, funny, suspenseful, and even--in the end--unexpectedly moving. (Don't forget that "Super Sounds of the Seventies" soundtrack, either.) Reservoir Dogs deserves just as much acclaim and attention as its follow-up, Pulp Fiction, would receive two years later. --Jim Emerson
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5
1) Amazing Movie! [Rating: 5 out of 5]
The ultimate whodunit, or in this case whos the f**king rat of gangster/robbery films. Reservoir Dogs is an incredible movie by director/writer/actor Quentin Tarantino, it tells the aftermath of a diamond robbery gone bad and the hunt for a possible undercover cop in a group of 6 professional thieves. Unlike most movies of its kind Reservoir Dogs does not show you the actual robbery in progress or even much of the planning for that matter, the movie starts after things have gone wrong and continue that way filling in details as it rolls along. If your a fan of major violence, little plot and little dialouge than this movie is most likely not for you. There are few shootouts and one short torture scene but otherwise this movie leaves more to the imagination in that area. The actors in this movie are truly amazing I couldn't think of a better cast! Amongst the men one of the most talented actors had to be Tim Roth who played the role of Mr. Orange. Tim never ceases to shock me with his incredible acting abilities. Reservoir Dogs gives its characters life, instead of just a couple of guys running around blabbering about what happened each person seems real, the way they interact seems so true you could almost feel like you are watching a real situation. Mr. White and Mr. Orange have a chemistry, a friendship that you can believe could be real, an almost kind of mentor child type bond, but not getting quite that far.Overall I would give Reservoir Dogs an 5 out of 5 rating and it is most defiantly a movie to see as soon as you can.2) Excellent Blu-Ray transfer of Tarantino's classic! [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I was debating whether to double-dip on the BD version of this movie, then I popped in my DVD version of the movie and realized that the answer is an astounding YES! Now I'm kicking myself for not getting it sooner. The BD version is spectacular in it's picture quality. It looks as if the movie was a recent theatrical release...mind you this movie is 15 years old! Quentin Tarantino's first film has never looked better. This is the one that gave birth to a new genre of film making. Can't wait for Pulp Fiction on BD!3) Let's Get a Taco [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This is one of the classic caper movies of all time. Presented non-linearly, the movie follows a band of jewel thieves in the aftermath of a heist gone wrong. The movie boasts a strong set of characters played with with panache by a sterling group of actors. Through the shifting storyline, we see the different phases of the robbery out of temporal sequence. Much of what makes this movie unique isn't to be found in the plot, a fairly typical honor among thieves story. The arresting dialog sets this movie apart from the rest. Very rarely did movies depict scenes of characters having discussions around diner tables, in cars, in warehouses, etc. These guys talk about music, movies, Madonna, just about anything. Especially striking is the cavalier way violence is treated in the movie. The characters discuss it matter of factly and dish it out in the same manner. This nonchalance serves to remind us that these are dangerous men. The fact that they also discuss more humane topics and laugh and kid around with each other only serves to make the violence within them much more chilling. This movie also features a fantastic soundtrack that weaves among the segments, complementing perfectly the mood of each scene . This film was a stunning achievement when it was first released and stands today as an example of an honest, brutal movie.4) "Why I gotta be Mr. Pink?" [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Reservoir Dogs is by far my favorite film from Tarantino. I always liked films from the bad guys perspective. In fact there is alot of things I liked about this movie. The dialogue, character interactions, different personalities. I mean the list goes on. The acting is very well done and I love the direction. Tarantino did a great job capturing mass confusion when a plan doesn't go together. And the background for each of the characters added alot more to the film. Forget about being a fan of Tarantino. If you're a fan of entertaining films then see this. If torture and excessive profanity isn't your thing, then leave this alone.5) Wow [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This is a great movie! The acting and direction is superb and the characters are realistic, even seeming like ordinary people off the street. Definitely not for the squeamish, but if you can get past the violence and language, what you have is a piece of cinema gold. Tarantino's music choices reflect his unique style and are a great addition to the film as well.