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True Romance [Import]

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Delievery came in great time, great condition, dvd plays perfectly!It's never a bad idea to purchase used dvd's online because they always come in geat condition!

Superb casting, excellent story and direction, and a deleted scene of Patricia Arquette in the tub.

What's not to like?

Christian Slater, Brad Pitt, Samuel L. Jackson, James Gandolfini, Val Kilmer, Patricia Arquette, Gary Oldman, Tom Sizemore, Chris Penn, Michael Rappaport, Christopher Walken, Dennis Hopper, Bronson Pinchot, Ed Laughter, Sal Rubinek, my God what a cast! This is a great movie! It has also adged very well considering that it's practically a decade old already! This movie will satisfy fans of Tarantino and those who aren't! Amazing, amazing, amazing! This WILL be the best money you ever spend on a DVD, not to mention the gretest DVD in your collection! BUY THIS TODAY!

I recently read Tarantino's original screenplay to "True Romance". Apart from the change in narrative structure (non-chronological), it hints to a bleaker, grittier urban drama, with a tragic ending. It would have been very interesting to see the final film in Tarantino's vision.

Tony Scott's sugar-coated adaptation works wonders though. It was made very clear in the script that the relationship between the two leads was very strong. Scott took this unison and gave the film a fairy-tale tone. The villains in the film are very colourful, contributing to the feel that Scott has established. Hans Zimmer's score does nothing better, than to enforce this vision.

The cast is one of the most impressive line-ups I've ever seen. Much of the film rests on the shoulders of Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette, both characters come off very likable with clear, clean, simple motives. These are career performances. Dennis Hopper gives good in his limited screen-time as Christian's ex-cop, ex-alcoholic father. It is in his time shared with Christopher Walken (being a one-scene wonder, like in "Pulp Fiction"), that he comes off at his best. The Sicilian scene is Walken's most intense since "Deer Hunter". Gary Oldman also gives another deliciously evil and memorable performance, the man is a chameleon, he is yet to unimpress me.

But one of my favourite things about the cast is seeing then-relative-unknowns Samuel L. Jackson, Brad Pitt and James Gandolfini in small, but memorable roles. A real shame that Jackson's performance was cut down heavily from the script, some of the dialogue in his one scene was very amusing, if maybe a little offensive to some.

"True Romance" is a brilliant crime drama, and a perfect (if phased) introduction to Tarantino's work, it is probably the most accessible film he's penned. People will always ponder over whether or not Tarantino's directorial version would have been better, but they can always rest-assure that Scott has given a wonderful adaptation, supported by a very strong cast. It could have been much, much worse.

There were lots of things that i liked about true romance but i just couldnt get over the fact that this dude fell in love with a whore so quickly. His standards would have to b wayyyyyyy low but nevertheless his love for her seemed excessive and christian slater bothered me as the lead character. With that said there were lots of great supporting roles. This was probably brad pitts easyiest roll just having to sit there and "act" dumb, christopher walker was his usual greatness and the actor who played slaters dad had the best line in the whole movie. There is lots going for this movie but i just couldnt get over the origonal concept.

A must see for film aficionados. Tarentino written, Tony Scott directed, and more celebrity appearances then I can list. Also Brad Pitt's best role.

Directed by Tony Scott
Starring Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette and Dennis Hopper
120 minutes

Video:
Video codec: VC-1
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1

Audio:
English: Dolby TrueHD 5.1
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
French: Dolby Digital 5.1

Subtitles: English, Spanish, French

This isn't a great Blu-ray presentation. Detail is murky in places and the image is overly scrubbed. Probably 3/5.

The reason I like it is the writing. Tarantino's dialogue has a distinct feel. You either like it or you don't. I find it very funny and I love it. He wasn't at his peak here, but was establishing his voice still. There are excellent moments and some not so good.

Slater does pretty well as Clarence. Arquette's Alabama is an essential character and their relationship works.

The best scene in the movie is where Christopher Walken's character interrogates Hopper's. Just brilliant writing.

It's full of star power with big name actors playing tiny roles. It's very violent in the way of a Tarantino movie. The basic plot is very simple and could be summarized in a single paragraph, but this is more about the journey.

Humour, a Mexican standoff, blood, bizarre dialogue, it's all there.

Not in the same league as Pulp Fiction, but it felt more like a Tarantino movie than a Scott movie.

for me,Tony Scott can be hit(Crimson Tide,Top Gun) and miss(Domino,Man On Fire)as a director.so where does he fit with this particular film.well for me,it's a hit.this is a fairly fast paced film.with lots of action,there lots of violence and bloodshed in this one,but there are also some tender and dramatic moments,which are handled well.the dialogue is sharp and clever and there are some memorable characters.much of the credit of that must go to Quentin Tarantino,who wrote the script.but to his credit Scott was also much more restrained in his directing style back then compared to on more recent films like Domino,where everything is hyper-kinetic and migraine inducing.bottom line-i found True Romance entertaining on all levels.but be warned,it is extremely violent and there is a lot of very strong language.for me,True Romance is a 4/5

This is one of those pictures where everything fits together beautifully! Many of the actors have gone on to super stardom from their cameo role in this picture(Patricia Arcette,James Gandolfini, Brad Pitt, Val Kilmer). The short scene with Dennis Hopper and Christopher Walken illustrates what two seasoned veterans can do when they work together. Cudos to the costume designer also - Patricia's character is beautifully slutty, yet there is an innocence about her that cleverly projects partially through her wardrobe. Christian Slater found his zenith role playing Clarence. This is one movie that I can watch again and again and notice new things everytime because there is so much going on. The whole mix of violence,brutality, and surprises is eventually all tied up in a happy ending. This is a Tarentino classic, for sure.

This really is a great movie! Great cast, great acting and a great script! One of my top ten fav movies of all time! a must see!!