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This 4 page paper analyzes the screenplay version of Tarantino's film, Reservoir Dogs. Analysis includes themes of masuclinity, narrative structure and form. Bibliography lists 0 sources.
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state that a film has staying power, if it is able to capture a mood, a tone, and is able to connect with the audience on an emotional level that
makes them suspend disbelief for a certain amount of time. When one examines the manuscript (screenplay) for Quentin Tarantinos film, Reservoir Dogs, it is interesting to note, that while this
movie won many awards and accolades, that the overall integrity of the manuscript is frayed. BRIEF OVERVIEW A group of thugs are hired by an
unseen boss to pull off a robbery, but it goes wrong. To make matters worse, the group of thieves learn that one amongst them is in actuality a policeman. Part
mystery, part Godfather-ish, this film is an intense study in the dynamics between men as friends, as enemies and a male viewpoint of life in general. NARRATIVE STRUCTURE
The point of view utilized in this film is a third point limited view. While the audience is privy to everyones viewpoint, the viewpoint is limited
to that which can be viewed or overheard. Thus, the audience does not know, any better than the rest of the group, who the police informant is.
After the robbery goes bad, the gang regroups in an abandoned warehouse. Here they learn that the reason their job went bad was due to the fact that
one of them is a cop. They spend a great deal of the rest of the movie determining who among them could be the mole. Since none of them know
each others real names, this makes the job a bit more difficult. Mr. Pink doesnt like his name, of course. "Youre lucky you aint Mr. Yellow," Joe growls at them.
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