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One Of Tarrentino's Shining Moments
One of Quentin Tarrentino's finest film works (though Tony Scott directed it), "True Romance" is a beautifully written and brutally violent look at the American dream in the eyes of two young Americans. Often overlooked in naming Tarrentino's best works, it really ranks right up there with "Reservoir Dogs" and "Pulp Fiction".

The film begins when prostitute Alabama (Patricia Arquette in a heavily stuffed bra) visits birthday boy Clarence at a Detroit movie theater. What is supposed to be a one - night stand turns into a true love affair. When Alabama reveals her true identity to him and how she was treated by her boss Drexl (a dreadlocked Gary Oldman), he decides to go and kill him. His plans succeeds and he decides to steal a briefcase that he thinks is filled with money but is instead packed with cocaine. They soon learn they are targets of Drexl's henchmen, including Christopher Walken and James Gandolfini.

What ensues is nonstop action and typical Tarrentino humor. They have some great action sequences, including the shootout at Drezl's club and the shootout at the end in the movie studio. But the best part in the film is the one - on - one standoff in the motel room with Arquette and Gandolfini beating the crap out of each other until they are near death.

In addition, this film has huge star power. In addition to Slater, Arquette, Oldman, Walken and Gandolfini, this film also features Dennis Hopper (as Slater's father), Samuel L. Jackson (who appears almost to briefly), Bronson Pinchot and Brad Pitt (who is hysterical as stoner Floyd). Overall, an excellent film.

excellent
I loved this movie. Christopher Walken and Dennis Hopper we're absolutely fantastic. I was really dissapointed that we didn't see more of Walken throughout the film. The thing that impressed me the most about it though was how each role no matter how small was executed to perfection. Bradd Pitt, Chris Penn, James Gandolfini, Vincent Donofrio? There are two many roles to mention. Scott did an excellent job with the script although it may have a sunnier disposition than Tarantino's other films.

A great movie.
A young man by the name of Clerence (Christian Slater) gets to meet a bright wide-eyed Prostitute named Alabama (Patricia Arquette) falls in love at first sight and then they get married. But the Couple takes a wrong turn, when Clerence told the wrong suitcase from a Pimp (Gary Oldman), which Clerence did kill him. Then Clerence & Alabama finds out that the suitcase is full of cocaine and than they decide go to L.A. to sell it and cash it in, while the Mafioso (Lead by Oscar-Winner:Christopher Walken) are searching for the Drugs and the Couple.

Directed by Tony Scott (The Hunger, Top Gun, Enemy of the Gates) made an excellent, clever thriller with romance. Excellent Performances from the Cast, including:Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Micheal Rapaport, Bronson Pinchot, Brad Pitt, Saul Rubinek, Chris Penn, Tom Sizemore, Samuel L. Jackson, James Gandolfini & Conchata Ferrell. This wasn't a huge success at the Box Office but it did recieve great reviews by Critics and it become a Cult Classic. DVD's has an terrific anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) transfer and an digitally remastered-Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound (Also on DTS). DVD's has three separate feature-length Audio Commentaries by Stars:Slater & Arquette, Director:Scott & Writer:Quentin Tarantino. DVD has nearly 30 mintues of Deleted Scenes (also an Alternate Ending) with/without commentary by the director & writer. This DVD has great extras. Tarantino wrote a terrific written script, which he's best known for Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction & Jackie Brown. This DVD is a great 2-Disc Set. Do not miss this great film. Panavision. Grade:A.

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