Reservoir Dogs: good musical score, interesting theme, good to see a young Tim Roth, Steve Buscemi was as enjoyable as ever...but the overall film was not very satisfying. Some element was missing. Perhaps redemption was taken away at the last minute so it turned a corner for me. Overall it was interesting enough to keep on my shelf...might watch it one more time.

The Order: interesting premise, not too overboard, only somewhat strange...predictable ending, but not bad for all that...will not watch it again.

The Black Dahlia: a good lead up and a satisfying mix of characters...but the ending seemed too tidy, with everyone involved seemingly only within arm's reach...and the protagonist's portrayal of being honorable in the beginning (he will not cheat on his partner) becoming worthless in the end (because he will cheat on his long-time female friend--and with a murderess, no less...?). Couple that with the pointless conflict between the partners (that is, they had a legitimate cause for conflict, but instead opted to fall apart over something inane) left one gasping for air... Ended this by not truly caring about the outcome because everyone in it essentially lost my sympathies...will not watch again.