Relationship Between Rational Choice Theory And Reservoir Dogs

In this film review, I will discuss rational choice theory from my knowledge, and I will make a connection between rational choice theory and Reservoir Dogs (1992). Understand that my interpretation of rational choice theory comes from Criminology Goes to the Movies: Crime Theory and Popular Culture, written by Nicole Rafter and Michelle Brown. First and foremost, rational choice theory comes from the late eighteenth century, right about the time of Enlightenment age. In addition, the age of Enlightenment was a significant era for most of us, because philosophers were able to question everything and the idea of critical thinking was born.
Moving on to the theorists of rational choice, Cesare Beccaria, and Jeremy Bentham both were the initial theorists of rational choice theory. The premises for rational choice theory are free will versus determinism, cost and benefit, selfishness, waging war against each other, and social control. On page 15 of the text, Criminal Goes to the Movies, there’s a significant passage that illustrates the foundation of rational choice theory, leading to a social contract. “Beccaria began by assuming that
The two examples were the alias names, and commanding his crew not to share their background with one another. The next connection we see between rational choice theory and Reservoir Dogs was Mr. Orange’s decision of not coming forward about his status was a perfect example of rational choice. The reason being said is because it was a cost/benefit situation, if he had told the gang about his role as an undercover cop, his own life would’ve been taken away.
Again, in the film, we saw three great connections of rational choice theory. Joe’s choice of giving alias names to the crew, telling the gang not to share any personal information and or background, and lastly, Mr. Oranges decision of keeping his undercover quiet throughout the