We are already a quarter of the way (and 11 Quentin Tarantino movies) through the 21st century; we have made our peace with movie violence. If you go to a Tarantino movie now, you know what to expect: ...
The opening scene of Reservoir Dogs (1992) is exceptionally raw, chaotic, humorous, and definitive of a style Quentin Tarantino would be recognized for, even decades later.