Reservoir Dogs

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Critically acclaimed for its raw power and breathtaking ferocity, it's the brilliant American gangster movie classic from writer-director Quentin Tarantino.
  • Starring: Harvey Keitel, Steve Buscemi
  • Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
  • Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Release year: 1992
  • Studio: Lionsgate
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Reservoir Dogs (15th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray]
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Synopsis: Critically acclaimed for its raw power and breathtaking ferocity, it's the brilliant American gangster movie classic from writer-director Quentin Tarantino.
Starring: Harvey Keitel, Steve Buscemi
Supporting actors: Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Chris Penn, Lawrence Tierney
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes
Release year: 1992
Studio: Lionsgate
MPAA Rating: Rated R for strong violence and language (certficate #31489)
ASIN: B001DM1V52 (Rental) and B000K2EQBW (Purchase)
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Reservoir Dogs DVD ~ Harvey Keitel

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  • US Theatrical Release Date: October 22, 1992
  • MPAA: Rated R for strong violence and language (certficate #31489)
  • Production Company: Live Entertainment, Dog Eat Dog Productions Inc.
  • Filming Locations: 5860 North Figueroa Street, Highland Park, Los Angeles, California, USA | Belmont Tunnel - 1304 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, California, USA | Burbank, California, USA | Johnie's Coffee Shop - 6101 Wilshire Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA | Pat & Lorraine's Coffee Shop - 4720 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California, USA | York Blvd & N Ave 50, Highland Park, California, USA
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109 of 115 people found the following review helpful
By Magpie
Format:DVD
Just wanted to leave a helpful review for those that are trying to decide whether they should buy the new 15th edition if they already own the 10th. Well, the transfer is much much better than the abysmal one that was put on the 10th. The 10th anniversary edition transfer was a very dull one at best, a step down from the bare bones dvd that was first released by Live when they were still around. The blacks in the Dogs' suits were more dark grey and the overall look was faded. I was never sure if this was a creative choice or that it was simply screwed up. There was plenty of online debate when the disc came out as to the worth of it. This new transfer remedies all of that, the picture is anamorphic, with rich colors, making the film look exactly like what I saw when I used to watch it in the 90s. The 10th also, for some inexplicable reason, dropped a line of Mr. White's dialogue ("I think he's just passed out") but it is thankfully restored here. So if you want the most solid transfer of Reservoir Dogs ever on DVD, this is your buy.

The extras, unfortunately, pale in comparison to the 10th, and this is why you'll probably want to keep the 10th around if you're a filmmaking fan. The 10th edition has a documentary interviewing most of the key players in the film as well as some priceless footage from Tarantino's filmmaking lab workshops at Sundance where he (poorly) played Mr. White(!) These are all missing on the new 15th disc, but the new 15th disc carries over "Reservoir Dolls," the torture scene played out by Reservoir Dogs action figures. The 15th also has retrospective commentaries by some of the cast and crew, 2 movie critics, and a film historian all on separate tracks while watching the movie. Rather interesting too. There are a couple of retrospective documentaries discussing the film's impact on the cinema world. There are also deleted scenes carried over from the 10th, but other than that, mostly fodder to get you excited about Reservoir Dogs, including a short featurette about the new video game.

So, I suppose I would recommend this double dip if you're a hard-core fan of the film, especially with the superior transfer. You can get it at Circuit City for $12.99 this week which is an excellent price for what you get, but I would hold on to the 10th edition for the filmmaking extras which were not carried over. Oh, and if you're into packaging, this is the best packaging I've ever seen. An aluminum gasoline can where the top comes off and the discs are inside in a large matchbook (I believe the matchbook is limited edition). Sick and brilliant.
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65 of 74 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Acting that will blow you away and characters that disgust you even though you're drawn to liking what little likeable part of them remains.

Depraved criminals that are racist, sadistic and keenly intelligent are somehow very human and compassionate on one hand and disturbingly evil on the other.

This movie is not for those with weak stomachs. Although the psychological element of fear is much stronger than anything you actually see in this film, there are a couple of gory scenes that will scar your memory forever once you see them... the type of deliberate, up close & personal cruelty to another human being that surpasses the desensitizing we've been through by watching other violent scenes on tv and movies. The isolation of the movie taking place almost entirely in one room makes even the most tame scenes un-nerving and uncomfortably intense.

Tim Roth's performance is definitely the most piercing. Michael Madsen, Harvey Keitel, Chris Penn and the rest of the ensemble cast are also riveting.

You will never listen to the song "Stuck in the Middle With You" by Stealers Wheel the same way again. A song I once really liked still gives me the willies each time I hear it.

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35 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is the third version of Reservoir Dogs that I've owned, so I was hesitant to buy it. I loved the 10th anniversary edition so when I saw this one I wasn't sure if it was a trade up or not. The packaging is really cool and the actual movie itself seems to have been improved upon from both previous versions. Those are the positive aspects of the disc. The negative are the new special features. If seeing Harry Knowles heap praise on "Res Dogs", or having a tipping scale to see how much the characters would tip a server, or seeing an interview with a game designer are your ideas of great special features then this disc is for you. However, if you would actually like to see the cast and crew talk about the making of the movie then go with the 10th anniversary. The new specials on this one suck. All in all if you're a big fan of the movie, having both versions is probably the best bet because of the new transfer. If you simply want a copy of Reservoir Dogs with some cool special features, go with the 10th anniversary.
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Via Amazon Instant Video, I just saw this movie for the first time; it's April 2012, twenty years after it was released. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Gregytech
Great to see the origin of Tarantino's signature style
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Wrong Item Received!!
I ordered Reservoir Dogs (15th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray] and what I received is Of Gods and Men (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) (2011). Read more
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I own the 2-DVD 15th anniversary release. If you compare the extras to those on this Blu Ray, you'll notice the Blu Ray contains far fewer extras. Read more
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