Reservoir Dogs

Reservoir Dogs is a dark comedy that portrays criminals with characteristics of working class men.  The setting is takes place in few locations, so the plot is depicted by the dialogue.  The language is harsh, but is beneficial to make the characters appear more realistic.  The entire cast is male, so it would be expected that the conversations would be R rated.  The overuse of foul language adds to the comedic effect.

The storyline is played out like a gloomy adaptation of the game Clue with the question being “Who done it?”  The characters are also named by colors, Mr. Pink and Mr. White, which is a feature of the game.  The music also has a light hearted feel which is a stark comparison to the gruesome storyline.

The roller coaster of emotions between laughter and fear leaves the viewer not knowing what to expect next.  Isn’t that always the case with Tarantino?