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Features: DVD, Unrated, French, Spanish, Biographies, Film Highlights, Production Notes, Trailers, Commentary
In True Romance, two lovers (Slater and Arquette) are thrust into a dangerous game of high-stakes negotiations and high-speed adventure. The pair come into unexpected possession of a suitcase of mob contraband. They flee to Los Angeles, where they'll sell the goods and begin a new life. But both sides of the law have other ideas. Written by Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction), True Romance takes a hip and hard-edged look at a contemporary incarnation of the American dream. Tony Scott, (Top Gun, Crimson Tide) directs an outstanding cast in an explosive mix of wit and action that is a truly unforgettable film experience.
Editor's Note
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 Detroit's 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). Director Tony Scott (CRIMSON TIDE, ENEMY OF THE STATE) does justice to the violence and quirkiness of Quentin Tarantino's second feature film script.
Plot Summary
When a pair of unlikely newlyweds stumble across a cache of cocaine and try to sell it to a movie producer, the cops and the mob aren't far behind, in a darkly humorous caricature of the drug war. Billed as a "Bonnie and Clyde for the 1990s," the protagonists (Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette) are actually the most innocent characters in a film populated by thugs and hypocrites. Scripted by Quentin Tarantino, the film features a classic confrontation between veteran actors Christopher Walken and Dennis Hopper.
| Features | Region 1 | | Snap Case | | Widescreen - 2.35 | | Audio:
| Dolby Digital Surround - English |
| | Additioal Release Material:
| Trailer - 1. Original Theatrical: |
| | Interactive Features:
| Interactive Menus |
| | Text/Photo Galleries: | | Scene Access. |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
|  | Studio: Warner |
| Release Date: 2/3/2004 |
| Running Time: 120 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1993 | | Catalog ID: 13158 | | UPC: 00085391315827 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew
| Memorable Quotes| "If you gave me a million years to ponder, I would've never guessed that true romance and Detroit would ever go together."----Alabama (Patricia Arquette) in voice--over | | "Don't condescend me, man."----Floyd (Brad Pitt) | | "If there's one thing this last week has taught me, it's better to have a gun and not need it than to need a gun and not have it."----Clarence (Christian Slater) |
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| | Professional Reviews | New York Times
"...A vibrant, grisly, gleefully amoral road movie..." 09/10/1993 p.C5Total Film
"...One of the defining, and truly enjoyable, films of the '90s." -- 5 out of 5 Stars 06/01/2000 p.106 Variety
"...Tony Scott's slick style is visually arresting....[The] entire film is an elegantly packaged affair on all levels..." 09/06/1993 Entertainment Weekly
"...Cheerfully disreputable....TRUE ROMANCE has all the tawdry surface pleasures you want from a high-style getaway caper: fast sex, ballistic violence, a cast of flamboyant goons who talk as well as they shoot..." 09/10/1993 p.48-50 Chicago Sun-Times
"...This is the kind of movie that creates its own universe, and glories in it....The energy and style of the movie are exhilarating..." 09/10/1993 p.39 |
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  4.5 | | Plot | 4.5 | | Acting | 4.5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 4.5 |
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 One of the best of the nineties Thursday, October 11, 2001
Susanne Smith from Portland, OR
If you liked Pulp Fiction, Goodfellas, and Reservoir Dogs then you'll love this one. Definitely a good representation of what people were going to the movies to see in the nineties. Cast is packed with big name stars and even includes a small role with Sopranos star James Gandolfini. Great plot and dialouge. One of Tarantinos gems.
Try to find Val Kilmer in this movie. Was this review helpful?  
5 of 5 You've seen the rest now see the best! Thursday, November 04, 1999
A Viewer from Brooklyn, New York
An unbelieveable cast, a great story, sexy actors/actresses, good music, lots of action...what's more could you ask for in a movie? I loved it & highly recommend buying it cause believe me you'll want to watch it over & over! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 One of the Best Sunday, September 26, 1999
Justin from Maryland
This is probably Quentin Tarantino's best film. The first quarter\half isn't that great, but after they go to LA the movie turns into a wild ride. Comedy, action, romance, drama, suspense all smoothly weaven into one film with an intriguing plot and obviously great dialogue coming from the great QT. The Walken\Hopper encounter was probably one of the most classic scenes in recent history. Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 One of my all time favorites Monday, September 20, 1999
John Klote from Blacksburg, VA
In my opinion this is Tarantino's best film. What Tarantino did with violence and comedy in Pulp Fiction, he does with violence and romance in this film. The music is outstanding in this movie as well.
Note: If you are offended by language or violence this is not the movie for you. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Classic for our generation Wednesday, July 28, 1999
A Viewer from San Diego, CA
This movie has got to be considered a classic for the twenty something generation. It has the ever classical indie feeling with great dialoge.
we don't need any stinky special effects. Just interesting topics of conversation that we can use on others that haven't seen the movie yet.
that's worth $.02 right ? Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 What a Movie Should be Sunday, July 25, 1999
UltraN from Atlanta, GA
True Romance simply has everything it takes for a great movie. Great Actors, Action, dialog. A must see
!!!!! Was this review helpful?
4 of 5 Not bad with one great scene Monday, July 12, 1999
alred from Hiram Ga.
The movie is pretty good, but the scene with Walken and Hopper is one the the most memorable scenes in movie history and one that will be shown as an outtake forever, even if it is politically uncorrect. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Lots of Good Fun Wednesday, May 12, 1999
A Viewer from Fort Worth Texas
There is lots of excellent dialog in this film.
The directing is almost too good, because it is
sometimes easy to miss what the characters are
actually saying. Add to that the excellent
supporting acts of Christopher Walken and Robert
Duvall and you have some real cinema magic. The
only thing missing is a message, but heck, it is
a Tarrantino film... Was this review helpful?
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