VIDEO CAPSULE: Pulp Fiction(1994) - 10/10

[DaMovieMan]

I dont think I ever met anyone who doesnt like this movie. Well I saw PackBraker (an old schmoe) not liking it but that's beside the point. Me being an enourmous fan of the God Quentin Tarantino, it would be a disgrace to give this film anything less then the highest rating.

This is the movie that really made Q.T. stand out from all the great directors in a totally different way.

Pulp Fiction is a classic. It's a movie that not only has everything but everything up to the highest standard. The acting is superb by ALL the roles; Samuel L. Jackson is on top of the mountain. Directing again superb, the dialogue is one of the best things about this movie,e.t.c anything that has to do with this movie is great.

I think you all know the plot so no need to go into that. There is so much to say about this movie (I dont have time now) but it's a shame that some people regard it as just a "cool" movie. Of course if its anything its cool but this film goes deeper. Human feelings, communication and so on. Q.T. maybe just wanted to make a "cool" film (I read in John Travoltas interview that cool is the main idea of the whole film) but he made a much bigger movie then that. Pulp Fiction is by far the greatest achievment from Q.T. and people like Guy Ritchie are now looking up at Quentin thanking him for what he showed them.

This movie brought John Travolta bcak to being famous and brought a great talent into the light: SAMEUL L. JAKCSON most people that watched this movie had never heard of Sam Jackson but this movie showed the people.
Pulp Fiction is a movie that will stay on forever in the history of film.

Sorry for any mistakes people.

[PackBacker]

Yep, PackBacker hated it. He's a cynical old bastard. /ubb/wink.gif

[DaN]

Yea, I agree. Pacbacker is such a loser /ubb/biggrin.gif. just kidding. But anywhoo, Pulp fiction is such a good movie. I mean, you can't go wrong with it. Sure it might move a little slower then some people might want, but to most anybody found it amazingly amusing. I mean, it's just so cool how everything comes together in the end...kinda. But there are so many numerous scenes. Whoever doesn't think that this movie deserves a 10/10 is obiously a little off. They should watch it again and listen to the dialouge and sit back and enjoy the fricken ride! /ubb/biggrin.gif

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[JoBlo]

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[JasonSlasher]

I rented 10 movies from the library to watch over spring break (only 50 cents a peice for 2 weeks, and they have DVD's too and 6 of them are my top 10 favorite films. So for one of the 4 empty spots I decided to finally rent my first Tarantino flick, PULP FICTON. Let's start with the:
PLOT
The plot revolves around 4 different stories. The first one is basically about Vincent (John Travolta), a hit man for crime boss Marcellus, who is assigned to take care of Marcellus's wife while he is away. The second is about Butch (Bruce Willis), and how he is running from Marcellus after breaking a promise to lose a boxing match, and instead killing the guy. The third is about a misadventure of Vincent and Jules (Samuel L. Jackson) that starts with them recovering a mysterious suitcase for Marcellus and ending with them intertwining with yet another story that is not as explored as the others but still interesting.

CRITQUE
This is a great movie. From the first scene it held my interest and then even after the cool opening credits it still had me. The dialouge is very well-written and interesting, and it had me laughing at some points too. This movie entertained me at all levels and kept me at the edge of my seat.

But this isn't a normal movie, not at all. It sets up interesting characters and a seamingly simple plot, then turns around and smacks you in the face. This movie takes risks. It is more complex then you'd think and it took me multiple veiwing to let it sink in and interpet my own message from it. First off, the whole movie isn't in order. It's obvious in some scenes where it switches tense, but in some it sneaks up on you, and it wasn't until my second veiwing that I noticed it. The editing is superb. The ending/beginnig ties everything in and it would have been a lesser movie it played everything out straight.

It also had some twists and surprises that made me just leap out of my seat and just say "JESUE CHRIST!" Throughout that film, I found my self saying "I didn't see that coming!", "WTF?", I can't believe I'm seeing this!", and "Who came up with this?". Bruce Willis's segment especially had me jumping.

I also managed to find an underlying message that I don't know is correct, but that doesn't matter. What I noticed is that this is showing how certain events affect others. ESPECIALLY showing things out of order made this brilliantly displayed. Jackson's character talks about divine intervention and things like that, and that confirmed this. Like if this never happened then so and so would be dead and so and so wouldn't have met up with those guys nad they would still be doing so and so. It got me thinking.

So why not a 10/10? Well, even though I liked the movie, it didn't really affect me like most movies. I can't understand why some people called this the greatest movie ever. It was interesting, but it really didn't do much for me on that level. Go figure.

My only (minor) qualms with this film is the length (it's over 2 and a half hours) and some small holes. What ever happened to Uma Thurman's character? She's right on the cover of the movie and she has like two or three scenes! And even thought I didn't really mind the undetermined fate of Bruce Willis, it would have been nice for some closure. Now let's get specific:

ACTING
Awesome. I was never a fan of John Travolta, but he rocked the house in this one. He was likable and believable. Samuel L. Jackson also gave a strong performance and actually creeped me out sometimes. Bruce Willis lets his big, tough body do the acting and comes through strong. Uma Thurman's performance was on and off, but she had a big presence when she was around. Christopher Walken steps in for a cameo-like performance and had me cracking up the whole time. I'ma huge fan of the guy and I was glad to see him among the all-start cast.

DIRECTING
Wow. Quentin Tarantino does a nice job on this one, and likes doing long scenes and conversations in one shot. He's also not too bad on the acting front either (he has a small role in one the stories.)

SOUNDTRACK
It has a very cartoonish TV-show like score that worked and didn't at certain points. It has a few nice 80's songs that worked and addd to the atmosphere.


In the end Pulp Fiction wasn't anything spectacular, but still managed to entertain me for 2 hours with it's action, surprises, and acting. Off to night 2!

[SAI]

Pulp Fiction is the defining movie of the 90's. The best? No, but certainly the most influential and best thought of.

I was confused by Pulp Fiction when I first saw it. I knew I liked it (loved it even) but was not sure of the timeline, so I rewound it and watched it again, that second viewing helped me figure out botht the timeline and that this is film that gets better each time you see it.

PROLOGUE
The segment that takes us up to the first title card contains some of the very best dialogue I've ever heard. It's all classic.
'Any of you fucking pigs move, and I'll execute every motherfucking last one of you'
Ezekiel 25:17
Foot massages
The little differences between America and Europe
This is where Tarantino really shines and proves why he is an oscar winning writer.

VINCENT VEGA AND MARCELLUS WALLACE'S WIFE
This is my personal favourite of the stories, I love the relationship that Travolta and Thurman have, it is a testament to their performances (and to Tarantino's script) that, in such a limited amount of screentime, you like both characters and want to see where this is leading.
The sequence in Jackrabbit Slim's is my favourite in the film.

THE GOLD WATCH
This is where the movie falls down. For me The Gold Watch was surplus to requirements. I'm no Bruce Willis fan (with the exception of the Die Hard movies)and really want the film to spend more time with Jules and Vincent. This said It is almost worth having the story in place solely for Christopher Walken's monologue, but after that this segment didn't really engage me.

THE BONNIE SITUATION
I loved this simply for providing the end of what (IMHO) is the greatest pre-credit sequence in movies and allowing us to spend more time with Jules and Vincent. Harvey Kietel is the only weak link here, the character is fun but not well enough developed. What makes this story is the seqence involving Jules, Pumpkin (Tim Roth) and the 'Bad Motherfucker' wallet (where can I get one?).

So Pulp Fiction, Three quarters masterpiece.

[The Professional]

um, i think that the prologue fits in with the bonnie situation.

[SAI]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by The Professional:
um, i think that the prologue fits in with the bonnie situation.</font>

It does indeed, as noted in the section of my review that focuses on The Bonnie Situation.

[The Professional]

oh, ok, didnt read enough.

[PorcheRacer]

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PULP FICTION - 8/10

Although not the best Tarantino flick, Pulp Fiction is still pretty damn good. It has witty dialogue, cool characters, interesting scenarios and a lively soundtrack...it only fails on two counts. 1. Sometimes the movie drags on a bit more then it needs too. "The Gold Watch" could have used some trimming in particular. 2. No real story. It's just a series of vignettes.

Other then those two things, PULP is an extremly well made, well written and well acted picture. If you don't mind alot of "f-words" and some graphic violence then you might just enjoy Tarantino's break-out flick. It might take you a couple of viewings but when it finally does hit home...you'll love it.

[RickySlade]

10/10

Easily one of the best movies of all time and my 4th personal favorites. EVERY single performance is high quality and mastered skillfully by the actor. The dialogue is brilliant and QT's directing is highly original. Every scene in this flick is the best scene in the movie, that's all I can say. The Jack Rabbit Slim scene is smartly constructed with a great soundtrack. Overall, Pulp Fiction is one of the best films of all time.

[Lynn Minmei]

10/10-My favorite movie. Snappin' dialogue, fresh visuals, and a crackin' soundtrack make this great.

[HannibalGuy]

Dont get me started on how much I LOVE this movie! It's my favorite movie of all time, and QT is my favorite director! Awesome acting, directing, script, and soundtrack! AWESOME MOVIE!

[syxxpac]

PULP FICTION

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The culmination of Quentin Tarantino's genius, Pulp Fiction is the gritty tale of two low rent hitmen, a boxer, a mob boss, and many more seedy characters of L.A.'s criminal underground, dealing with the various interactions between these characters in three intricately woven and chronologically mixed storylines.

The deserving winner of the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Tarantino's script boasts an eclectic cast of characters, all on the bad side of the law in one way or another. Sporting clever and entertaining dialogue, each character is given a distinct personality and the actors take full advantage of these meaty roles. John Travolta's career was revived (for awhile) with his portrayal of suave hitman Vincent Vega, Sam Jackson gave the performance of his life in the heavily religious bad ass Jules Winnfield, and Uma Thurman has never been more likeable as the quirky Mia Wallace, wife of the mob boss that gives Vince Vega the paycheck he can use to purchase quality heroin. The only actor who seems even slightly out of place is Tarantino himself, in a cameo role that didn't come close to reaching the plateau that his co-stars attained, but was entertaining nevertheless. The rest of the cast is brilliant, Christopher Walken being a notable standout, delivering probably one of the greatest monologues of cinema history.

Quentin’s camerawork is outstanding. The camera has a mind of its own as it follows the action, and works in conjunction with Andrzej Sekula’s spectacular cinematography to create a stylish, kinetic energy that makes the film seem like it’s always on the move. There’s never a dull moment in the film, despite its long running time. There’s always a great idea being presented, an interesting piece of dialogue, unexpected and often hilarious plot twists or memorable imagery to make this a fresh film experience that can invigorate even the most jaded moviegoer, and most likely will keep doing so for many years to come.

Pulp Fiction takes place within the universe of organized crime, and therefore the violence does reach a certain peak that may turn some viewers off, but in my opinion it serves the unsavory atmosphere that the movie so effectively conveys. This is the wonderful world of crime, and it isn’t pretty. Profanities are also thrown around like party favors, but, much like the violence, are stylish devices that help to immerse the viewer in the lawless world that these characters inhabit.

Filled to the brim with stunning performances, engaging multiple storylines, and a youthful enthusiasm behind the camera, the film remains one of the greatest movies of not only the 90s, but one of the greatest of all time. Pulp Fiction is here to stay and has yet to be dethroned by any crime drama that has emerged since its release in 1994.

10/10

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PULP FICTION (10/10)

Starring: John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Rated: R



Story: ‘Pulp Fiction’ is set around three people, three people who are all connected to each other in some way; Two hit men who discuss life, God, and McDonalds; a boxer on the run from a crime boss; and the crime boss himself.


Review: There aren’t too many films like ‘Pulp Fiction’. You can only find a handful that are this jaw-dropping, this powerful, and most of all, influential. I surf around the internet quite a bit, and I’ve been to many movie sites, with movie clubs and all. And I tell you, out of all the movies I see on top 10, 20, 30, etc.. lists, I think I see ‘Pulp Fiction’ the most. It has had such an impact on its viewers, and still does. Each year, more and more people watch ‘Pulp Fiction’ for the first time. Ten bucks says they’ll either like it or love it. Granted, there are some people that don’t quite get the whole deal with this movie, but about 90% of the movie populated world loves this flick. I watched this flick for the first time over a year ago. Before watching it, I regarded all the hype this film had. I also had just come off from watching ‘Reservoir Dogs (10/10)’ for the first, too. Watching it, I really didn’t know what to make of it. On one hand, I was loving it. On the other hand, I was disappointed. I think I was disappointed because it was completely different than what I thought it would be. It was more bizzaro, and more unique that I would’ve thought. By the end, to quote Neo from ‘The Matrix’, my reaction was ‘whoa’. I had just watched a unique and brilliant film. It instantly became a favourite. Although I was slightly disappointed, I still loved it. Why am I telling you this? I dunno, maybe because it’s good to tell people what you thought about a certain film after first viewing. Or maybe I just want to describe the film to you in my first paragraph. Regardless, ‘Pulp Fiction’ is unlike any film out there. With brilliant dialogue and masterful direction by Tarantino, ‘Pulp Fiction’ is no doubt a classic that has been released in the past ten years.


As per mentioned before, there is brilliant dialogue. In ‘Reservoir Dogs’ we had a drug shipment story, and the ‘Dogs’ discussing Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin’. If you liked that, well bucko, this takes the ‘Dogs’ dialogue, and ups in a million kilometres away. The ears are treated to such beautifully written dialogue. The dialogue, as well, ranges, too. You’ll laugh, and even grumble. What is so great about it all is how human it is. The problem with many movies are how horrible the dialogue is! Take romance movies for example. Do you spout out such sap and crap? No. You talk about real things, real problems. Whether it’s you first or last date. I find the story with Travolta and Thurman 10 times more romantic than half of the romance movies out there. Why? The dialogue is real and smart. Sure, they may not ever get hooked up in the movie, but it’s utterly romantic. And if you you’ve ever seen the movie, you’d probably thing I’m an old twisted son-of-a-bitch. Why do you think ‘Casablanca’ worked? Dialogue (plus a million other brilliant things). I even quote this movie in everyday life? Why? It works in so many ways, and the situations where we hear the dialogue. And even after all this, you don’t believe me, here’s a few samples (if you have not seen the film, you can choose to read or not. It won’t spoil any key plot points in the movie...):


Mia: I do believe Marsellus Wallace, my husband, your boss, told you to take ME out and do WHATEVER I WANTED. I wanna dance, I wanna win. I want that trophy, so dance good.

(This is during the date I was talking about)


Jules: Whoa... whoa... whoa... stop right there. Eatin' a bitch out, and givin' a bitch a foot massage ain't even the same fuckin' thing.
Vince: Not the same thing, but it's the same ballpark.
Jules: It ain't no fuckin' ballpark either. Look maybe your method of massage differs from mine, but touchin' a lady's feet, and stickin' your tongue in her holiest of holies, ain't the same fuckin ballpark, it ain't the same league, it ain't even the same fuckin' sport. Foot massages don't mean shit.



I could go on and on, but if you check out the IMDB, you’ll find tons of excellent dialogue.


What would you say if I told you that ‘Pulp Fiction’ is in the same kind of group of films such as: ‘Magnolia’, ‘Short Cuts’, etc. Would you believe me? Probably not. But, truth be told, it’s very similar. It’s a bunch of vignettes. But, where ‘Pulp Fiction’ differs from the rest is that it’s more unique, more cool, and all around...better. It takes on a realm of situations that would probably make us want to kill ourselves if we were in them. There are people like this out there, you just have to find them. Tarantino has painted us a picture that may not be easy to watch, but in a way, it’s pretty gritty. I think behind it all, Tarantino uses ‘Pulp Fiction’ as metaphor of today’s culture. This is just a guess and observation on my part. But, regardless, we are still given a unique film. It mixes with such an awesome style. We don’t get pretentious bullshit scenes- it’s all in-your-face. Which I think is a reason for the film’s success. Originality. It mixes a cool ‘50s jukebox style, mix it with ‘50s jukebox style music....and of course, $5 shakes.


Of course, the acting is brilliant. John Travolta, a man I despise, is brilliant. Him and is ponytail pull out a brilliant performance. One that really got his career back on track. Samuel L. Jackson provides his best performance of his life. This is, in my opinion, his breakthrough performance. Him and Travolta have such great chemistry, as well. Uma Thurman almost steals the show as Mia. She combines her beauty and talent, and makes us fall in love with her. She is one of the reasons why ‘VINCENT VEGA AND MARCELLUS WALLACE'S WIFE’ is my favourite story in the film.


As I said, there isn’t a film like ‘Pulp Fiction’. The more you see it, the more you love it. It’s a spectacle among them all. A true modern day classic. Be cool.