Reservoir Dogs

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100
Total warning time: 4m 22s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (8s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:45:12 - 00:45:20] Brief sexual references and crude humor.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸก 50/100 (14s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [00:12:34 - 00:12:40] Characters discuss drug use and dealing.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:05:22 - 01:05:30] Character snorts cocaine.
Violence: ๐Ÿ”ด 95/100 (3m)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [00:30:15 - 00:30:45] Graphic shooting and bloodshed during a robbery.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 100/100 [01:20:10 - 01:22:00] Extended torture scene involving ear mutilation, extremely graphic.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 95/100 [01:35:50 - 01:36:30] Multiple characters shot in a chaotic standoff.
Strong Language: ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 (1m)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [00:05:10 - 00:05:15] Frequent use of the F-word and other expletives.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:25:30 - 00:26:00] Racial slurs and offensive language.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100 [01:10:45 - 01:11:10] Aggressive verbal confrontation with strong language.
Reservoir Dogs
Year: 1992
Certificate: R
Runtime: 99 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
IMDB: 8.3
Meta Score: 79
Votes: 918562
Gross: 2,832,029
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Stars: Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Chris Penn
Overview: When a simple jewelry heist goes horribly wrong, the surviving criminals begin to suspect that one of them is a police informant.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of Reservoir Dogs?
A: Reservoir Dogs follows the story of a group of criminals brought together to pull off a diamond heist. The job goes horribly wrong when the police ambush them, leading the survivors to suspect that one of them is an undercover cop. The film explores the events before and after the heist, focusing on the tensions and betrayals among the group.
Q: Who directed Reservoir Dogs?
A: Reservoir Dogs was directed by Quentin Tarantino, marking his feature film debut. The movie is known for its nonlinear storytelling, sharp dialogue, and intense violence, which became hallmarks of Tarantino's style.
Q: Who are the main actors in Reservoir Dogs?
A: The main cast of Reservoir Dogs includes Harvey Keitel as Mr. White, Tim Roth as Mr. Orange, Michael Madsen as Mr. Blonde, Chris Penn as Nice Guy Eddie, Steve Buscemi as Mr. Pink, and Lawrence Tierney as Joe Cabot.
Q: Why is the movie called Reservoir Dogs?
A: The title 'Reservoir Dogs' is a reference to a line in the film where one of the characters mentions hiding out at a reservoir. However, the name is intentionally ambiguous and doesn't have a direct connection to the plot. Quentin Tarantino has stated that he liked the sound of it and felt it fit the tone of the movie.
Q: What is the significance of the color-coded names in Reservoir Dogs?
A: The criminals in Reservoir Dogs are given color-coded aliases (e.g., Mr. White, Mr. Pink) to maintain anonymity and prevent them from knowing too much about each other. This adds to the paranoia and distrust among the group when the heist goes wrong and they suspect a traitor in their midst.