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Reservoir Dogs (1992) Movie Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Reservoir Dogs (1992) a score of 3.1678 out of 4

based on (119) reviews

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Excellent

(37)

Very Good

(76)

Good

(6)

Fair

(0)

Poor

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Washington Post (Hal Hinson)

If Quentin Tarantino's gritty, bone-chilling, powerfully violent new film, Reservoir Dogs, doesn't pin your ears back, nothing ever will...[It's] as caustic as battery acid. It's brutal, it's funny and you won't forget it. Guaranteed....read the complete Reservoir Dogs (1992) review at Washington Post (Hal Hinson)

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Crazy for Cinema Review

An impressive directorial debut that takes viewers on an intense ride that pulls no punches. Tarantino's not the best thing since sliced bread, but he sure does know how to make a well-made piece of celluloid. At least he did before he became the hottest...read the complete Reservoir Dogs (1992) review at Crazy for Cinema Review

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New York Times (Vincent Canby)

A small, modestly budgeted crime movie of sometimes dazzling cinematic pyrotechnics and over-the- top dramatic energy....read the complete Reservoir Dogs (1992) review at New York Times (Vincent Canby)