Generally lauded as Quentin
Tarantino’s greatest film, Pulp Fiction
is a wild ride through the world of crime, full of drugs, theft, murder, and
more. Featuring an all-star cast that includes, just to name a few, Samuel L.
Jackson, John Travolta, Uma Thurman, and Tim Roth, it’s no surprise that the
acting is spot-on, especially when it comes to deadpan delivery of oddly
humorous lines. Additionally, the writing is very witty and includes plenty of
quips as well as allusions to pop culture, which have, in turn, helped Pulp Fiction become a staple of pop
culture in its own right. Furthermore, despite the often dark subject matter
and rather gratuitous violence, the film manages a certain offbeat, black
humor, which at times is laugh-out-loud funny, though it’s not always easy to
explain why. Above all, though, it is the way the story is pieced together that
truly makes this movie stand out. The characters, such as Jules, the
Scripture-quoting hit man who believes in miracles, and Butch, the prizefighter
with daddy issues, while not model citizens, are certainly fascinating, and I
enjoyed seeing how their stories are weaved together. I also liked how the
movie is separated into distinct sections (each featuring its own title),
reminiscent of the chapters of a book. The movie manages to pull off a
non-linear storyline that is compelling rather than confusing, and I found the
circular motion of the film ending in the same scene in which it began immensely
satisfying.
I would give Pulp Fiction 4.5/5 stars because I was never bored while watching
it, despite its two and a half hour run time.
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