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Previous Tarantino review:

• Four Rooms

# Review

It’s no secret that Tarantino is one of my favourite directors, and this movie is one of my favourite works of his. The story follows eight criminals as they’re embroiled in a diamond heist gone wrong.

The non-linearity of the storytelling is very engaging and well-executed. The film drips exciting pieces of information to the audience bits at a time and the audience can appreciate how the information leads to what is currently happening on-screen. I read about the making of the film and it’s incredible how, with such a limited budget, Tarantino and crew were able to craft this extremely poignant film. The indie nature of the film means that the film can’t rely on flashy action sequences and expensive locales. Instead, the film relies on the core of what makes a good story: the dialogue, the characters, and the actual plot.

The dialogue is tighter than a Victorian corset and is sharper than a razorblade. All of the cast is phenomenal, but standouts include Harvey Keitel’s principled Mr. White, Tim Roth’s narcissistic Mr. Orange, Michael Madsen’s psychopathic Mr. Blonde, and Steve Buscemi’s cunning Mr. Pink. The plot itself, while straightforward, is pretty solid. There are many conflicts within the plot, often between different parties, and the conflicts often end violently and brutally.

# Conclusion

One of the most iconic indie films of the 90s.

# Overall rating: 8.3

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