on tarantine: regarding improvisation in reservoir dogs, i am not sure how safe it is to assume that the film's verbal and acting strengths come solely from improv. taking true romance into consideration, i believe the similarities in dialogue style, wording, pacing, etc. are very apparent between it and reservoir dogs. this is obviously a tarantino style, not generated only because of a talented cast of actors. secondly, a director does not simply "let" his actors improv as he sits back and relaxes. directing improv, if it is to be good, is a very difficult task, and one which deserves credit if it produces quality.