MR. PINK: I don't believe in it. NICE GUY
EDDIE: You don't believe in tipping? MR. WHITE: I love this kid, he's a madman,
this guy.
These first
few lines from the opening scene of Reservoir Dogs combined with men
sporting black suits and matching skinny ties illustrate the type of movie the
audience is watching; a brutal crime movie coupled with humor that would only
come from the mind of Quentin Tarantino. This movie is in my opinion the best
film Tarantino has ever written/directed/starred in. The main reason for why it
his best because the cast, plot, unorthodox film sequencing, humor, and
creativity is combined in such a fashion that propelled his name to greatness.
Year after year, Tarantino's film's has become increasingly more mainstream,
which is seen in disappearance of certain elements of style in his recent films
such as the use of drugs. However, this film illustrates why Tarantino is so
great: plot and cast.
Most of Tarantino's plots
run on the same thread: betrayal, violence, vengeance, and events going wry.
However, somehow Tarantino somehow makes them all unique. Reservoir Dogs' plot
keeps the audience captivated throughout the entire movie due to the unorthodox
nonlinear story telling. With certain scenes placed next to each other, such as
the coffee shop scene and Mr.Orange's car scene, the audience is thrilled and
excited for the events that are about to enfold. In comparison, the way in
which Tarantino's plot twists enfolds are also superb. It slowly happens and
causes the audience to be shocked at the scenes such as the three way duel
between Mr. White, Joe , and Nice Guy Eddie. Lastly, the humor in this film is
amazing. Critics call it vulgar and crude, but I call it hilarious and fitting
for our time. the wittiness of each line provides quick and sometimes much
needed comic relief. Tarantino's plot devices of plot twists, humor, nonlinear
story telling is superb and is best represented with this film.
The movie has one of the best casts
imaginable, led by the legendary, but old crime boss Joe(Lawrence Tierny).
Tierny has been in and out of jail both on the screen and in real life, which
greatly helped him play his character. He is incapable of uttering a syllable
that sounds inauthentic. Tierney plays Joe Cabot, an experienced criminal who
has assembled a team of crooks for a big diamond heist. The rest of the team
are poised, smooth, and delivered great performances especially Tim Roth(Mr.
Orange) and Harvey Keital (Mr. White). The key elements of their performances
that stood out was Roth's perfect portrayal as a man in pain, and Keital's look
of anguish when he discovered he killed his old friend for an undercover cop.
Both parts truly convinced the audience of their pain, thus proving their
ability as actors. Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs
cast is truly spectacular in all aspects.
Truly, Reservoir
Dogs is best representation of the Tarantino's ability
as a actor, director, and writer.
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