Review of True Romance (1993) by Cole M — 15 Jul 2011

A Bonnie and Clyde-style ride that reminded me a lot of "Gun Crazy" and other noir tales.

A wide-eyed floozy (Patricia Arquette) falls for a comic-book store clerk and movie-buff (Christian Slater) after she is hired to be his "entertainment" for his birthday. Both instantly fall head over heels for one another and embark on a journey filled with drugs, violence, cops, and gangsters, as the smitten lovers try everything and anything to stay alive.

With Tarantino's distinct voice and Scott's directorial hand, it's a pretty fun rip-roaring, ultra-cool for school ride.