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True Romance

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Original title

True Romance

Year

1993

Running time

120 min.

Country

United States

Director

Tony Scott

Screenwriter

Quentin Tarantino

Cast

Music

Hans Zimmer

Cinematography

Jeffrey L. Kimball

Producer

Warner Bros.

Genre

Thriller. Action. Romance | Road Movie. Drugs

Synopsis

When inexperienced call girl Alabama Whitman (Patricia Arquette) is paid to seduce comic-book-nerd and Elvis fanatic Clarence Worley (Christian Slater), she doesn’t expect to fall for him. But these two lost souls seem to be made for each other and quickly pledge their love, marrying at Detroits city hall. Clarence discovers some newfound bravado and attempts to retrieve Alabama’s possessions from her pimp, Drexl (Gary Oldman), who isn’t exactly eager to let Alabama go. Fleeing Drexl’s apartment, Clarence not only leaves a trail of bodies, but also inadvertently mistakes a suitcase of uncut cocaine for one with his wife’s clothing, and the chase is on. The unlikely newlyweds head for Los Angeles hoping to sell the cocaine and make enough money to leave the country. Unfortunately, they also have to contend with the mob, yuppie drug dealers and the police. Michael Rapaport is amusing as Clarence’s best friend who lives with Floyd, a stoner played by Brad Pitt. A sedate Dennis Hopper appears as Clarence’s father, who ultimately faces off with mob boss Vincenzo Coccotti (Christopher Walken).

Rankings Position

#66 Best Action Movies
#146 Best Thrillers in the history of film

Critics' reviews

"'True Romance,' which feels at times like a fire sale down at the cliche factory, is made with such energy, such high spirits, such an enchanting goofiness, that it's impossible to resist (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"

Roger Ebert: Chicago Sun-Times
"The Tony Scott version of Tarantino comes out vulgar (...) Nevertheless, 'True Romance' contains so many unforgettable moments."

Noel Murray: AV Club
"It’s pure Tarantino: a full-throttle blast of bloody action and verbal fireworks."

Peter Travers: Rolling Stone
"A stupid, stylized road picture"

Gene Siskel: Chicago Tribune
"Tony Scott effects a slick style that is visually arresting if too obvious. Entire film is elegantly packaged on all levels. Still, it doesn’t blunt the inevitable disappointment when unwrapped."

Leonard Klady: Variety
"A vibrant, grisly, gleefully amoral road movie"

Janet Maslin: The New York Times
"It's just 'Bonnie and Clyde' for an MTV generation (...) Despite its noir references and evocations, this slick film, directed by Tony Scott from Quentin Tarantino's script, is a preposterously bloody mess, as is the plot"

Richard Harrington: The Washington Post
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94 My Favorites from the 90s (90)

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