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Nine films back, 33 years before today, we found out who Quentin Tarantino was. When Reservoir Dogs shot his way into Hollywood, people undoubtedly noticed. I know cause I was a fan of it since back then. However, I really don't remember if I ever saw the 1991 so-called "Film Lab" that led to it, so here we are.
This 12 minute short film follows the preamble and the aftermath of the robbery, starting with Larry (Steve Buscemi) being offered the job, followed up by him trying to figure out what went wrong along with one of his fellow robbers, Mr. White (Tarantino). Essentially, Buscemi is in the Harvey Keitel role while QT is in Buscemi's. This contrast made it hard for me to sorta "accept" Buscemi in the role.
In addition, the performances of Tarantino and David Jensen as the boss are not that strong. I did appreciate seeing all the seeds planted for what would become a truly great film and an amazing career, but as it is, all the rough edges made of this short more of an interesting curiosity than an enjoyable watch.
Grade: N/A
RESERVOIR DOGS
(1991, Tarantino)
(1991, Tarantino)
"Two jobs back, four man job, two days before we get about to pull it, we found out one of the team was an undercover cop."
Nine films back, 33 years before today, we found out who Quentin Tarantino was. When Reservoir Dogs shot his way into Hollywood, people undoubtedly noticed. I know cause I was a fan of it since back then. However, I really don't remember if I ever saw the 1991 so-called "Film Lab" that led to it, so here we are.
This 12 minute short film follows the preamble and the aftermath of the robbery, starting with Larry (Steve Buscemi) being offered the job, followed up by him trying to figure out what went wrong along with one of his fellow robbers, Mr. White (Tarantino). Essentially, Buscemi is in the Harvey Keitel role while QT is in Buscemi's. This contrast made it hard for me to sorta "accept" Buscemi in the role.
In addition, the performances of Tarantino and David Jensen as the boss are not that strong. I did appreciate seeing all the seeds planted for what would become a truly great film and an amazing career, but as it is, all the rough edges made of this short more of an interesting curiosity than an enjoyable watch.
Grade: N/A