I rented this title just to see if all the hype about Q. Tarantino "stealing" Reservoir Dogs from City on Fire was true. After watching City on Fire, I can't say if Tarantino did, or did not, (nor do I really care), "steal" the story. Some of the similarities are uncanny (warning: spoilers lie ahead), jewel thieves, an undercover cop who befriends the elder thief, a warehouse, and a "Mexican"-style standoff between the robbers. Okay, I have to admit, maybe Tarantino did borrow some ideas. (But I'm SO GLAD he did!!)

However, the similarities stop there. City on Fire is a decent movie, a bit boring at times, and the violence isn't as hardcore as I was hoping for. I'd recommend this to Tarantino fans who are interested in checking out some of the movies that influenced him. Just don't expect the witty dialogue or awesome soundtrack.