Do not miss this movie, a crime classic. Violent, disturbing, and simply awesome. The music is really sick too.

I rented this movie because I heard that it was such a gangster classic. Man, whoever gave this movie a rating of classic couldn't be more wrong. Don't get me wrong this movie was full of talent, but the movie itself was just horrible. We jump from the events prior to the diamond heist to the chaos that followed after. We didn't get to see the actual heist or the crews shootout with the cops just them talk about it. I don't know about you, but I personally would rather see the action for myself.

Another reason why i disliked this film was beacuse it left to many questions unanswered, like what how and when did Mr. Blue get killed. And Mr. Brown's deaf was so unbelievable. One minute his driving the getaway car and the next he's dead? HORRIBLE FILM!

In your travels through 'Film-Land' the road may have many twists and many turns, but eventually it will deposit you in front of a Tarantino flick - whether you choose to remain there is up to you.

Before the much-ballyhooed commercial success of Pulp Fiction Quentin got the alchemy *just right* in Reservoir Dogs, a fantastic movie with a fantastic cast about a bank job (and undercover bust) gone so wrong on so many levels...

"So, are you gonna bark all day, little doggy, or are you gonna bite?" ;]

This is another great masterpiece from the great director Quentin Tarantino , great story , great acting , not as good as Pulp Fiction in my opinion but still a great movie and highly recommended.

One of my favorite films, and definitely Tarantino's finest (I love `Pulp Fiction' but in all seriousness I just like this one better), `Reservoir Dogs' is a landmark in modern cinema. I'm ashamed that this was not the film to garner Tarantino his first Oscar nomination for, while `Pulp Fiction' may be a more intricate work, `Reservoir Dogs' is a stronger work. At times `Pulp Fiction' can seem to be all over the place (the script is pure genius, don't get me wrong, but you have to admit it really pushes it sometimes) `Reservoir Dogs' is a much cleaner film in that it follows its main objective very closely and allows the audience to keep focus and never find themselves lost.

`Reservoir Dogs' follows a group of criminals after a jewelry heist they were all in on goes terribly wrong. Mr. Orange (you'll notice that none of the men know each others names and all refer to one another by colors) is bleeding to death, Mr. White is trying to get a handle on the situation, Mr. Pink is panicking out of control, Mr. Brown is apparently dead, Mr. Blue is missing and Mr. Blonde, who apparently started the bloodbath that was the heist, seems determined to make matters worse. As we are introduced to these men and given a little background information on them we are caught up in the same game as the criminals, trying ourselves to uncover the rat, the leak, the man responsible for tipping of the cops.

There you have it; that's the movie in a nutshell. What makes `Reservoir Dogs' so amazing though, is that that is not all there is. It may seem like your average gangster type film, but it's not. Tarantino masterfully uses his humor, his values and his visual stylings to bring us a gangster flick that is superior to most all other gangster flicks. In fact, I'm tempted to go ahead and say that Scorsese only wishes he could direct this kind of masterpiece.

Ouch.

The violence is extreme if not mostly implied rather than grotesquely embellished. The heart of this film is not the blood spilled but the blood running through the veins of these mad men. When these men are faced with the possibility of a rat within their midst we begin to see their true colors. There is a certain code of honor that swallows these criminals whole, and then that code is broken they start to unravel one by one.

The film hinges strongly on the performances by the ensemble cast, most notably that of Steve Buscemi, Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and Tim Roth. Michael Madsen is effortlessly collected as the ruthless killer Mr. Blonde. His calm veneer gives way to the psychotic madness running loose behind his gaze. When he snaps you tell yourself that you saw it coming yet you're so utterly winded by it that you can't believe all that you're taking in. Steve Buscemi (who won the Independent Spirit Award for this performance) is marvelously on edge throughout the entire film. His nerves are shot through his skin as he prances around as if on broken glass trying to figure a way out for himself. It's a brilliant performance, one that is eye-catching and very real. Tim Roth has that explosive opening sequence where he's covered in blood and screaming for his life in the backseat of the car and that scene alone is award worthy in its own right, but he continues to build his characters pain and guilt and fear so that he becomes a fully fleshed out participant in the film instead of merely falling into token gimmicky territory.

And then there is Harvey Keitel.

In an ensemble piece with no clear leading actor, Keitel ultimately dominates the audience's attention with his marvelous portrayal of Mr. White. White becomes the moral centerpiece of the film and really the one character that establishes the point of this film. His dedication and loyalty to his partners, especially to that of the dying Mr. Orange is noteworthy and moving. He conquers all emotions, from irritation to sympathy to desperation to mortal disappointment, always following through one-hundred-percent to deliver a rich and commanding performance. His final scene is devastating to watch because you know everything that is running through his head at that very moment.

Quinton Tarantino is a brilliant director, we all know this. The opening sequence alone cements that belief. As White, Orange, Brown, Blue, Blonde and Pink sit at a diner with Joe, the man responsible for setting up this rendezvous, and Eddie (Joe's son), they discuss the meaning behind Madonna's classic `Like a Virgin' and the end result is one of the most entertaining scenes in Hollywood history, and a scene done so efficiently and so masterfully that it alone should have garnered Tarantino a directing Oscar.

From his smash hit `Pulp Fiction' to his stunning follow up `Jackie Brown' to his marvelous `one-two-punch' that is `Kill Bill', Tarantino is always on point and ahead of his game. His visual flare is uncompromised and incomparable and his sick sense of genius shines through with reckless abandon on everything he touches. `Reservoir Dogs' marks the beginning of his illustrious career, and honestly, it is the best thing he's ever done.

The movie, of course, was excellent, as it was when it was released. I would have thought that a 15th anniversary edition would have had either more interesting or at least equally intense extra features. This however, was not the case. You can't go wrong with the movie, though.

The film is advertised on Amazon as a special edition coming in unique "special edition" packaging. When I got my copy it was in a regular DVD box. I was disappointed even though the film is great.

All films need to be made on Blu-Ray!!! So, as for the viewing audience not to see them in an upscaled version, because there is a huge difference. And now that the war is over, the Blu-Ray producers need to start utilizing the 50 GB space available to them on the BD disc and give us many, many extras, especially for the prices we have to pay in order to get them.

The movie itself is great! If you're gonna buy this just based on the movie, then by all means. You're not gonna regret it.

HOWEVER, if you're buying this expecting a Gas Can Version of the DVD, think again. It is not the tin casing that is displayed in the product details. I received the wrong version, that is, the normal DVD casing, the first time round. When Amazon sent me a replacement shipment, I still got the wrong version. So DON'T BUY THIS if you're expecting the brilliant-looking Gas Can Edition as displayed in the picture.

Everything looks improved. I was skeptical blu ray would make a difference on older movies. I was wrong. I highly reccomend it.

Written by QT in 3 weeks, this tight drama revolves around a botched robbery you never see on screen, and don't need to. It's all about the character reaction after the fact. Nice, plausible twist at the end. You need this in your collection.

Unfortunatly when i ordered the movie there was a picture of how the packing looked like but when i recieved it i found that it dosn't look like what was in the picture. I was disappointed. I hav't seen the movie though.

The best Tarentino movie EVER made! I LOVE a movie where EVERYBODY dies!....Not a couple, not most....EVERYBODY!!!! A must have for horror movie & cult movie collectors!

I love Terantino's movies, by far my favorite being the Kill Bill movies. Res-Dogs remade unto Blu-ray is great. The only problem I have with this movie like other movies that weren't originally made with HD filming is that they are not as clear as movies that are now being filmed in HD. Sure the image is a lot clearer than the DVD version and the sound quality as well, but much like movies that first came out in VHS and then reformatted for DVD or black and white movies that are re-made in color, the quality is still not as good as the movies that were made for that format. But I totally recommend it for Terantino fans who want to see it in a better format and the "Blu-vision" or whatever it is called is great because it pops up with interesting facts based on the movie or the people that had to due with the movie such as the director and the actors.

Does anyone actually pay attention to details over there?
Amazon had one version and one version only of the 15th Anniversary Edition of Reservoir Dogs listed - the (what I have now come to find out) Limited Edition packaging in the form of a metal gas can on the outside and a jumbo pack of matches on the inside. This is exactly what was shown in the photos as well. However, what they sent me was a standard clamshell case and no explanation of the discrepancy.
I contacted them and asked for the version that I order not the substitute. I also checked the hyperlink and re-read the items description for any mention of substitutions or limited availability of the special package. I pointed all of this out with my return and to add "insult to injury", they sent me the same exact clamshell with no explanation or acknowledgment of my concerns.
Several failed phone calls and attempts to talk to a supervisor (including being left on hold for over an hour) resulted in my writing a second lengthy vitriolic message which finally resulted in a return phone call the next day (from someone who actually spoke English fluently) in which I was told that the metal package was no longer available and that I could keep the clamshell that I had no interest in gratis. I was also told that the listing would be corrected (as I was told the first time around as well).
This guy actually got back to me to tell me that it had been changed. Four weeks and a lot of stress later, I finally got my account credited and I now have a sealed copy to sell while I continue to search for the version I wanted (and ordered) with the metal can case.
Needless to say, I have not watched this DVD because it will command a higher resale value still sealed but I did see it in the theater in 1992 and on VHS many times after and it IS a great movie - just make sure you get what you order when using Amazon.

This film is Tarantino's debut as a feature film writer/director. It has, however, been consigned to "cult" status, which is unfair but most certainly puts it in good company.

Jumping around through flashbacks (a favored Tarantino technique), Reservoir Dogs is a puzzle of bits and pieces (sometimes contradictory - another Tarantino characteristic) that tell the tale of an organized crime robbery gone wrong. Also, typical of Tarantino, you never see the robbery itself, only the consequences. Some people don't care for Tarantino's penchant for this cinema style but it is what he is, and so there you are.

While Reservoir Dogs is a violent film (and definitely NOT suitable for younger viewers), it does not approach the level of gratuitous violence that is beginning to define him (the Kill Bill films, for example).

If you can handle (or enjoy, as I do) Tarantino's style, and also the violence, this is a great movie - well told, great acting, beautifully shot and edited.

The Blu-Ray DVD version is exceptional - great visual resolution, detail and color, and an outstanding audio soundtrack.

Few directors have started out so well. Time will tell whether Quentin Tarantino can live up to such an auspicious beginning.

What can you say about Quintin Tarantino. He has a way of always surrounding himself with outstanding acting talent, and it's often been said that everyone wants to be in his movies because of the freedom he gives the performers and his stunnning vision. This movie is classic Tarantino with lots of action, bad guys, and plot twists. I think Madsen and Keitel (who both show up in a lot of Quintin's movies) were outstanding.

i was most let down upon recieving the dvd, as it wasnt the i pictured...
i got just the 2 disc version, no special edition packaging and no extra gifts = matches..
this was a major let down to me ,as im a dvd collector..
from now on i will e-mail amazon before ordering to agree it is the item pictured.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

The picture makes you think that it's the special edition 15th anniversary edition that comes in a gas can and the movie resembles a box or matches. Not the case here it's the right edition of the movie but the packaging is different. So if packaging is something you care about just pick it up at your local best buy.

This movie will forever remain a piece of 1990's nostalgia. Imagine a good-old crime/drama gangster flick set in the palm tree lands of sunny Los Angeles, California. You're cruising in a '61 Chevy Impala down the the streets of L.A. and looking on towards the future. Reservoir Dogs gives you that distinct vibe throughout. This is the kind of movie that you can watch again and again. Upon first seeing this film back in 2003 at a friend's house, I was struck by the occasional outbursts of bloody violence and vulgar language. I found myself confused towards the direction of the plot which made me dislike the movie at first but that all would change..

I recently purchased the new 15th Anniversary Edition of Reservoir Dogs in August 2007 and now enjoy this movie even more. It takes at least 2 viewings to fully understand and appreciate this gem from Quentin Tarantino. This movie was going against the grain at the time. It wasn't like any of the cliche' and lame crime films of the 80's and early-90's. This movie was original and set the standard for the crime genre for the rest of the decade. It broke new ground and surprised you at every corner.

Go out and buy the 15th Anniversary Steel Case edition of the film. It has a brand new remastered anamorphic video transfer which is greatly improved over even the 2002 addition. There is no more bleeding of dark colors in this new edition. The black suits actually appear in pure black now. Plus, a new 6.1 DTS audio track. The special features may be lacking a tiny bit from the 2002 addition, but I still recommend you buy this one!

This is an awesome movie, I already own it. I bought it again because I wanted the collector's case, that looks like a gasoline container. BECAUSE THE PICTURES ON AMAZON indicated it was the gas container cover I figured they weren't lying. So I get the DVD and it's a regular plastic case. I WANT TO CUT OFF AMAZON'S EAR.

First let me set this clear this a great movie but i ordered this new off of amazon and when i first got it i thought it was new but once i took off the plastic wrapping and stickers the case looked smudged and used. when i opened it and took disk 1 out i saw there was huges scratches all over the bottom of it and when i put it in too see if it works it skiped a lot wich made it unwatchable. so this sucks because i paid money for a new dvd and got what a quess a used dvd which is broken. not happy

The film is most enjoyable and a MUST teaching tool for film schools. This is precisely what we want to tell students how they can make great films with bare minimum resources and lots of creativity. The entire film was shot in a funeral home warehouse (cheap rent) which was used for shooting most scenes and for turning an upstairs room into Mr Orange's flat. There was no big budget for grand sets, costumes, pretty girls and handsome faces but the right mix of creativity, talents, a fine script, a strong performance of the right cast and crew delivers miracles!!

The Tarantino phenomenon begins with "Reservoir Dogs", the film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino which won him worldwide acclaim and gave him his first break.

This 1991 film is about six perfect strangers with colour-coded aliases (Mr Orange, Mr White, Mr Blonde, Mr Pink, Mr Brown and Mr Blue) pulling off a simple heist. But one of them is an undercover cop. The story ends with the most moving and unexpected twist despite all the typical Tarantino blood, gore and violence.

Eight to eighty years old are fascinated by the riveting story and moved by the unlikely friendship developed between Mr Orange/Tim Roth and Mr White/Harvey Keitel. It is not just the plot that captivates our imagination, it is Tarantino's ability to make us captive audience witnessing scenes of violence and suspense while he eases our tensions with the light-hearted K-Billy's Supersounds of the Seventies(think the ear-hacking torture scene of Marvin Nash, the cop tied to a chair by Mr Blonde). Well, who can ever forget the violent ear-hacking scene accompanied by Stealers Wheel's delightful "Stuck In the Middle With You". Ingenious! Brilliant!!

[ATTENTION PLEASE!!!! THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION METAL "GAS TIN" PACKAGING WITH MATCHBOOK DVD CASE IS SPECIFIED "RESERVIOIR DOGS (LIMITED ED GAS TIN PACKAGING)". MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THIS OUT BEFORE ORDERING IF THIS IS WHAT YOU ARE AFTER. HOWEVER, BE AWARE THAT ALL THE VITAL SPECIAL FEATURES ARE MISSING IN THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WHICH COULD BE BECAUSE OF COPYRIGHT ISSUES WITH ARTISAN, HENCE AN EXTRA COOL NOVELTY PACKAGING TO MAKE IT MORE SALEABLE. THE SO-CALLED NEW ADDITIONS TO THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION TAKE ON A POLITICALLY CORRECT AND MORALISTIC INTERPRETATION WHICH COMPETELY BASTARDISES THE ORIGINAL CHARACTERS. SO, UNLESS YOU ARE LIKE ME A DIE-HARD RESERVOIR DOGS FAN WHO IS INTO FILM PRODUCTION AND HAS TO HAVE EVERY SINGLE VERSION OF "RESERVOIR DOGS" SINCE ITS RELEASE IN 1991, FORGET ABOUT THIS 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WHICH IS AN ABSOLUTE LIGHTWEIGHT UNLESS YOU JUST WANT TO KEEP THE GAS TIN AND MATCHBOOK FOR FUN!!!!!!]

This is one of my all time favorite movies. That said, the DVD is just average. Sometime it would be nice if they could release an ultimate dvd (3-4 disks maybe?), but for now this will have to do. Doesn't have that many extras, but is still probably the best version around. If you have the 10th anniversary and want this one, don't buy it because of the "petrol special edition case". even though amazon says thats the dvd they have, it's not. just a normal dvd case with 2 discs. Unless your a purist and need every version around, there is no need to upgrade from the 10th anniversary because its essentially the same dvd, just with a little better quality and 1 or 2 more extras.

I'm not a huge Tarantino fan, but this one is pretty good. Blu-ray transfer was in good detail too.

This is an all-time classic film. There is nothing else like it. Great story with realistic characters. It like there was no script and the lines were completely natural.

This is a terrific movie. For other people, it was Pulp Fiction that got them into Tarintino's work, but for me it was this. The acting is stellar, the action is great, and the story is riveting. But what it is packaged in is a bunch of crap. This is the third frickin' time I have bought this movie because this is the new "Special Edition". Strange, I thought the one before this was special edition. Now you get a better picture in a gas can case, with less extras than the last one. I am practically going broke because all these film companies keep spewing out newer, better editions for a retail of $20 bucks. Lord of the Rings, Starwars and now this. Before you know it, I bet this movie will be in an even newer edition. What a rip-off. Anyway, this movie ROCKS!!!

I COULD APPRECIATE THIS TO BE CLASSIC EVEN WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT, IT IS MUCH BIGGER ON VIDEO THAN AT THE BOX OFFICE NOT UNLIKE MOST GREAT FRESH MOVIES. BECAUSE MOST OF US HADDEN'T SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT TO ASSOCIATE IT WITH, HI-DEF IS GREAT BUT THIS MOVIE WOULD BE GREAT EVEN IN BLACK AND WHITE! GREAT CAST GREAT CHARACTERS

So I finally decided to watch this after everyone telling me that I 'simply had to because it's so awesome'. Well, its not. I almost fell asleep. I knew what was going to happen in the end and throughout the whole movie, I just couldnt understand why people love this movie so much. It was pretty useless. When I hear people call it a 'cult classic', I laugh, its just too absurd. I will not be listening to hyped up nonsense anymore.

Even though this might be a crime thriller, the best part of the entire movie is the conversations at the beginning. The bad guys B.S.'n over random things...like music, old friends. It is so hilarious, it radiates a fun energy that really sets the mood and knocks you back.
Say what you will about Tarantino, his ideas are heavily influenced by so many great movies...but he can write some tremendous, original scripts. This everyday banter injects such a real feel to this story.
And as the story progresses, it jumps around chronologically, but it's not hard to follow. Some thieves plan a jewelry heist, but an undercover cop has infiltrated the squad.
Nothing flashy about this plot, but it's Quentin's unparalleled character development and dialogue that sets this story apart.
It's filled with so many great scenes, and you'll swear this movie is more violent than what's actually depicted. The cop torture scene, with "Stuck in the Middle With You" playing, will invoke memories of the Clockwork Orange rape scene. At least it did for me.
Happy Song + Extreme Violence...Priceless!
Reservoir Dogs started off as a beginning filmmaker's inspiration, then to a cult classic, to now an easily recognizable stud amongst the blockbuster heavies. It spawned lots of ripoffs and wanna-bes, but nothing else compares.

"I really don't know what you know or don't know...but I'm gonna torture you anyway."