Reservoir Dogs
Seen it?1991 | 12 min | Crime, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes) and people are still talking about it, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Glengarry Glen Ross, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Short film made with the help of the Sundance Film Institute and serving as a proof-of-concept for the subsequent feature film.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$22 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 800K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Quentin Tarantino
- David JensenJoe Cabot
- Steve BuscemiMr. Pink
- Quentin TarantinoMr. White