True Romance
After stealing cocaine from the mob, a pair of newlyweds are pusued in Hollywood.
It took Quentin Tarantino five years of shopping around his True Romance script before anyone studios bit. It wasn’t until after the success of his Reservoir Dogs that anyone took a chance on this bold creator whose writing is a little unorthodox compared to the norm. Studios thought that his artistic flair and innovations were wrong and not something to be seen, but everyone soon realized these findings were wrong as Tony Scott voiced a firm interest in directing it.
When Clarence (Christian Slater) marries a hooker (Patricia Arquette), they steal cocaine from her pimp and flee to Hollywood in hopes to sell it. Little do they know, the mob is chasing them, in addition to the Feds as they want to intercept the drugs. The cast is so diverse and widespread as it features so many now notable actors with key small roles that are quite memorable.
True Romance is a full energy rollercoaster ride of a movie. It has everything to just blow you out of your chair as you watch. It’s simply an enjoyable experience to be had by all. From violence, to romance, to comedy, to action, this movie has it all. It is certainly a fun two hours. Even though Quentin didn’t direct it, his tongue of dialogue is so noticeable throughout, that you know he’s the mastermind behind it all.
The laundry list of actors in this, are all dead on in their portrayals of their characters and just make the experience that much better. Gary Oldman as a pimp, Brad Pitt as a California pothead, Val Kilmer as Elvis Presley’s ghost. The list goes on and on.
This wacky story of puppy love caught up in brim bloodshed is certainly one not be missed. Structurally, it’s sound and put together nicely and overall it’s just fun. You never really get to say that about too many movies.
Written by: John Berkowitz
Reviewers Rating: 8.5
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Added: 5-Jun-2008
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