#12 Reservoir Dogs: This Dylanesque, pop, bubble-gum favorite

1992. dir. Quentin Tarantino, starring Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi, Michael Madsen.

Seen it before? Yes.


Quentin Tarantino's first movie deals with the bloody aftermath of a botched diamond heist. All the hallmarks of his later films are there:

• Random, discursive discussions of pop culture
• Title cards... he really does over-use these
• Scenes presented out of chronological order
• Just loads and loads of violence

My wife brought up the Coupling episode, but this movie always makes me think of Itchy and Scratchy re-enacting the infamous "ear" scene. Speaking of which, one of the funnier commentaries on one of the Simpsons DVDs talks about the most terrifying guest star they ever had: the late Lawrence Tierney, who plays a crime boss here. Unfortunately, it looks like this is his only appearance on the list... too bad, because he owned this movie.

My favorite scene is the one where he assigns everybody's nickname. Why am I Mr. Pink?

Position on the list: 64
Number of women with speaking roles in this movie: 0

#12 Reservoir Dogs - Remember the scene in Coupling?

1992 Dir. Quentin Tarantino. Starring: Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi, Michael Madsen

Seen it before? Um, no.

Where the guys are walking to the funeral against the brick wall wearing sunglasses, suits, and smoking cigarettes? It was nothing like that.

I typically stay away from Quentin Tarantino movies because of how violent they are...Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2. and this movie proved no different. Usually I don't like Steve Buscemi but he was great in this movie (quite smart to hide under the stairs for the three-way shoot-out and to be the first to say that there was a rat on the inside which is why there were so many cops on the scene). I love Harvey Keitel and he was awesome (then again, he's awesome in every movie I've seen him in), especially because he stuck to his partner in crime 'til the very end...kind of. I didn't think Chris Penn could act but then I saw him here and he was actually quite good! Too bad he's not able to make any more movies! And kudos to QT for not showing what actually happened at the site of the crime because I felt there was enough blood and gore for me and the script having the characters tell what happened was terrific enough in terms of imagery you didn't need to actually see what happened!

I hope I didn't spoil the movie for those who want to see it...if I did too bad since Sam already mentioned that most movies have a "duh" ending.

Do I think you should see it? If you liked QTs other movies you're probably going to like this one.

Would I see it again? It's not Kill Bill that's for sure but yeah, I guess so.

Would I add it to my collection? It's part of Sam's collection and as they say, what's his is mine...ha ha ha