So, I finally used my Best Buy gift cards last night on two movies I'd never seen before but have been dying to see for months; Reservoir Dogs and Jackie Brown.

Watched Reservoir Dogs last night. I'm not really sure what I thought of it. I've noticed that with every Tarantino movie I've ever seen, it's taken me a few days to figure out if I did or didn't like it. I'm not sure what to make of that, it just happens. Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill Volume 1 were both awesome, but both times I was rather lost in my thoughts during the closing credits.

Reservoir Dogs will grow on me, I know. It will. If I absolutely had to garner up a first impression, I'd say that I was expecting more. I know it's Quentin's first film and all, and I think it was brilliantly done, but I didn't really feel for the characters much. I don't think there was enough for us to really care for the characters. The only guy I really found myself caring about was that cop that they kidnapped. Overall, it was great and was 100% Tarantino, but I don't think it's his best.

Jackie Brown, on the other hand, appears to be much more promising. I watched the first hour of it this morning and I really feel drawn into it thus far. I'll be sure to post when I finish it, but so far, so good.

Oh yeah, and I can't wait for Volume 2.

i did Reservoir Dogs as a play at my school last year...adapting the script, I had to watch the movie about probably 100 times. the first time i watched it i fell in love the film, but after the 100th view a lot of its flaws have become apparent. but hey, thats true with probably any film. anyways, im glad you liked it, i take it you got the special edition Jackie Brown and Reservoir Dogs? both great dvds...the torture sequence from RD with the action figures is hilarious

I just bought a sweet set of Resevoir Dogs action figures off ebay. They are in the box, but you guys have no idea how much I want to rip them out and play with them. Hahaha.

Just finished Jackie Brown. I loved it, but I didn't see much Tarantino style to it. It was great nonetheless.

I liked Resevoir Dogs a whole lot more than I liked Jackie Brown. I think Tarantino has inspired so many people. Resevoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction have had little bits copyied from them by other movies. I love the whole suit and tie get up, it shall always be a classic. For his first film, Resevoir Dogs was pretty good.

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Originally posted by BigBudgetPlease:
i did Reservoir Dogs as a play at my school last year...adapting the script

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So, you adapted an adaptation? Reservoir Dogs for the stage actually sounds kinda interesting. Did you go for camp, or try and match the mood of the film?

Nota "Oh, woe is me, wherefore I art freaking dying over here" Mono

Reservoir Dogs was definitely a great movie. One of my classics. It was Tarantino's starting point basically.

I'd say Jackie Brown shows the maturity and growth that Tarantino has exprienced. He knows more about film and how to make them, and it DEFINITELY shows in Jackie Brown. I haven't bought it yet, for some reason. I own Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction though.

And I agree, that action figure torture scene is priceless!

yeah, Reservori Dogs has been adapted into an actual theatre play several times.

Jackie Brown is an awesome movie. The dialogue and acting is just brillant. I love very moment of it.

I hope the rumors are true of Tarantino and Rodriguez teaming up again to collaborate on SIN CITY, because that would be the coolest of cool.

and yes, Kill Bill Volume 2. Cant' wait for that.

Newest pictures; http://outnow.ch/Media/Img/2004/KillBill.Vol2/ (SPOILERS )

i love the little jokes in reservoir dogs...like the graffiti on the wall during the torture scene (Watch your head) and the ending song (containing the line dr, dr, can you cure my belly ache? ) jackie brown is still the better film in my opinion, all the actors were at the top of their game in that one.

Watched Reservoir Dogs again last night. Man, there are some parts of that movie that are just awesome. I love the beginning of the torture scene when Mr. Blonde turns out the radio and starts dancing. That's pure Tarantino. Also, during Mr. Orange's monologue when he's in the bathroom with the cops and the camera is going around him as he talks.

Good film.

JW currently has 666 posts! (Not only is that an evil omen, but the briefcase combo in Pulp Fiction )

Little trivia, During the diner where Orange and the other cop are talking, Orange refers to Joe Cabot as looking like "The Thing" from the Fantastic 4...the scene then CUTS to inside Orange's apartment and Orange answering the phone, right on the cut, sitting ontop of the phone, is a big fat THE THING action figure.

Also watch out for a crew member and a trailer right when we cut from inside the bloody car (opening scene) to White carrying Mr. Orange into the warehouse.

That trailer is actually a generator, and the crew member was a technician checking a hookup. He quickly jumps out of the way as soon as the door slams open.

And the diner you were speaking of is the same one from the beginning/end of Pulp Fiction.

actually its a totally different diner. The one in Reservoir Dog's (during the scene with Orange and the other cop) is the same one in the end of American History X where Ed Norton and Furlong go before Norton drops off Furlong at school. I believe this same diner has been used other times in films too. Its located in LA Johnie's Coffee Shop 3/3
6101 Wilshire Boulevard  

Here's a few pic of the place;





THIS is the one from Pulp Fiction;




Johnie's is still standing, but the Grill is gone.

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Ah, I thought they said somewhere in the commentary that it was the same one. I guess I misunderstood.

Got Kill Bill Volume 1 DVD today and watched it. Twice.

This guy is the man. Period.

we know this!