It's difficult to define what a cult film is, but if any film is a cult film
it has to be "Reservoir Dogs". It's an independent film that was made with a
(relatively) low budget. It went almost unnoticed when it was released in
1992, and it wasn't fully appreciated until it was released on videotape in
1995. Critics went overboard with praise, some calling it the greatest
independent film of all time. Video rental stores could hardly keep up with
the demand.
The film is deliciously minimalistic. With the exception of flashbacks, the
whole film takes place in an empty warehouse. The film is about a jewel
robbery, but we don't see the robbery itself. The robbery is described in
detail in the conversations in the warehouse. We don't need to see it. It's
possible that the reason for omitting the robbery was to save money, but it
gives the film greater artistic value.
The flashbacks show the planning for the robbery, although the robbers spend
more time talking about other things than the robbery itself. The
conversations are what make the film. This is the trademark of all films
written by Quentin Tarantino, whether he directs them or not.
Nina Siemaszko didn't quite make it into the film. Her only scene was deleted.
It's a shame. She seems like a fun character. Quentin Tarantino probably
decided that she didn't fit the film's style. He wanted to make an all-male film.
"Reservoir Dogs" is a perfect film. I can't fault it in any way. I can only
fault myself for putting it so low in my top films list.
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