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The Abnormal Use Of Dialogue In Tarantino Movies
Another unique characteristic of Tarantino films is its abnormal use of dialogue throughout, we talking about 75% of his movies are dialogue scenes. It is through the dialogue, and not the actions, that Tarantino explains his settings and plot, as well as introduces his audience to the characters. He uses dialogue to set up the violence, not unlike a game of chess, positioning all the pieces before making a move. The topics of Tarantino’s dialogue pieces can vary and don't always have to be linked to the plot of the film, but helps the audience learn more about the characters in the scene. For example, the opening scene of Reservoir Dogs starts off with a conversation that turns into a useless argument about tipping a waitress. And from this

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