Pulp Fiction vs. The Shawshank Redemption

[SpacePuppet]

Both were defeated by 'Forrest Gump' for best picture in 1994. If 'Forrest Gump' was never made, what do you think would've won?

Pulp Fiction (10/10)
The Shawshank Redempton (7/10)

I meant to post a poll, but forgot to check the box. Sorry.

[drago25]

Pulp Fiction is definetely the better film.

Pulp (10/10)
Shawshank Redemption (9/10)

[ilovemovies]

Pulp Fiction probably would've won. Although I'm sure it would have had tough competition with both Shawshank and Quiz Show as well.

[Scarface98.9]

Pulp Fiction would've won IMO, and I did think it was a better movie, flaws and all

[Hannibal21]

Pulp Fiction is definitely the better film in my eyes, but Shawshank Redemption is probably more "Oscar friendly", and it would've been the winner that year.

[Cronos]

the first time i saw Pulp Fiction, id have said that but on repeated veiwings id have to go with Shawshank which gets better with each viewing

Shawshank Redemption

[trouble]

Both excellent films, and if it were up to me, i'm honestly not sure which i'd choose. but i have to say that without forrest gump, shawshank would've had the best shot of actually winning

[Kidsilk]

Shawshank, without question.

[El Bracamonti]

Wow, my two favorite movies....uh....wow....ah damn, I can't just pick one! They're both epitomes of perfection in my book.

[jeo4]

Probably SHAWSHANK.

[Briare Rabbit]

Shawshank cheats, Pulp Fiction wavers at times.

Both are solid, but Pulp Fiction is better.

[Hot-Handed Fury]

Pulp Fiction is great, but I must admit that there are some scenes that are so damn boring!

Especially Butch's conversations with his girlfriend, the taxi cab scene, and upon my 5th or 6th viewing I really thought Vincent's date w/ Miya was really slow and not very entertaining.

And when Pulp Fiction first came out on VHS, I rented it and turned it off after 15 minutes because I thought it was so boring; I really like the movie now, but me in 7th grade watching it for the 1st time I hated it.

When I first watched Shawshank, I thought it was a beautiful and powerful film. An instant classic.

Pulp is the popular choice, but I'm gonna have to say Shawshank Redemption.

[Ripper1888]

The Shawshank Redemption 9/10

Pulp Fiction 7/10

Both are good but Shawshank is better

[zeppelin]

Pulp Fiction probably would have won, despite the fact that Shawshank has a more "Oscar-bait" feel to it, due to the fact that Pulp Fiction was enormously popular when it was released, and Shawshank took a while to develop a following.

And if you want to know which one I prefer, I'd say Pulp Fiction, but only by a narrow gap. Neither of them would be my pick for best movie of 1994 though.

[go2]

shawskank-5/10
pulp fiction-6/10

i have to watch pulp fiction again maybe i'll give it a higher grade because i saw it when i was about 12 so i wasn't really interested but now im 16 so i might like it.

[Moviefan02000]

Pulp Fiction!

[chinton]

I love both films and Shawshank wouldnve won but Pulp Fiction shouldve won.

I love Shawshank but Fiction is simply the more revolutionary, exciting, and brillitant films.


Forrest Gump- 6/10
Pulp- 10/10
Shawshank- 9/10
Quiz Show- 8/10

[Hucksta G]

The Shawshank Redemption (10/10) - 17 on my top 100
Pulp Fiction (8/10) - 72 on my top 100

[Mav-Man]

The Shawshank Redemption, it's no fucking contest!

The Shawshank Redmption - 10/10

[em_pretzl]

It would be so close but i gotta say shawshank easy, but i still a pulp ficition fan

[Gian-Sergio]

The Shawshank Redemption is a great film. I'm going with Pulp Fiction because it's the film that got me into film & cinema.

[Gone in 60sec]

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION -10/10- A MASTERPIECE

Just bought the special edition and sold the other. A movie finally getting the treatment it deserves.

[kdawg]

Love both but Shawshank is just wonderful. 10/10 #5 on my all time list.

[CheekyShepherd]

This thread is like asking someone to compare Beef with Lamb??

They're both great films, which will be iconic landmarks in cinema. Asking who deserved the Oscar is irrelevent, cos neither are what are considered "Oscar-winning" movies. Cue the arguments of Some Like It Hot/North By Northwest, Raging Bull/The Elephant Man, et al.

But since everyone else is voting along, I'll go with Shawshank for obvious reasons.

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[Shockwave]

Shawshank is a better movie, but i liked Pulp more, if that makes sense.:p

[wyodebbie]

Pulp Fiction

[SblmnlDrknss]

I think Shawshank Redemption would have won, but I think Pulp Fiction is more deserving.

[Slim_JGE]

I don't know if I can decide on this one. That's pretty tough, those are two of my favorites.