Pulp Fiction | | Cast : | John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis | | Director : | Quentin Tarantino | | Studio : | Miramax Entertainment | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Dolby | | Released Date : | September 23, 1994 | | DVD Released Date : | January 25, 2005 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), English (Original Language) | | Audience Rating : | R (Restricted) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
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| Rating |  | | Date | September 01, 2005 | | Summary | MASTERPIECE | Content
 | I Can't explain how much do I love this Movie,especialy this Limited Edition Collector's Set, MR Quentin Tarantino
is a legend :)
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| Rating | | | Date | August 31, 2005 | | Summary | "Do You Know What A Devine Intervention Means?" | Content
| In Hollywood, director Quentin Tarrentino can be considered a devine intervention. At a time when movies weere starting to become formulaic and unoriginal, Tarrentino all of a sudden burst on the scene with 1992's "Resevoir Dogs", a sprawling, intensely violent crime drama that was the most groundbreaking and original movie to come out in years. Next came "True Romance". Though Tony Scott directed it, the film would not have worked without Tarrentino's excellent screenplay, which featured some of the best dialogue ever commited to film in addition to some btingly funny humor and nonstop action. Those first two films were excellent, but nothing could prepare Hollywood for tarretino's next film. "Pulp Fiction" was indeed a unique movie: rather than have a plot revolving a central character or characters, "Pulp Fiction" was four films in one. In addition, Tarrentino loaded the cast with A-listers that normally wouldn't take a role in one of Tarrentino's independent based films, then again, when you have a project like this thrown in your face, how could you refuse?
Well, "Pulp Fiction" turned out to be a smash with both critics and audiences around the world. First, it won the Palm d'or (a foreign film award) as best pciture, than it won over critics around the world with its unique storytelling and excellent cast. Finally, the $ 8 million movie grossed over $ 100 million at the box office, got Tarrentino an Oscart for best screenplay, and rescued the careers of former Hollywood heavyweights John Travolta (who received an Oscar nomination) and Bruce Willis (whou should have received an Oscar nomination).
"Pulp Fiction", as I said earlier, is essentially four films in one. One deals with two hitmen, Vincent Vega (Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson, who chews the scenery like a steak every chance he gets). Vincent and Jules make small talk about religion, animals and McDonald's in Paris and Amsterdam. Meanwhile, down on his luck boxer Butch Coolidge (Willis) has been ordered by crime boss Marcellus Wallace (Ving Rhames) to throw a fight while Vega take his wife Mia (Uma Thurman) on a date, which leads to a dance-off and disaster. Next thing you know, Coolidge wins the fight, kills Vega, and him and Marcellus are held hostage in a weapons shop (the best scene in the film). The last sequence involves Winston Wolf (Harvey Keitel) helping Jules and Vega (in case you're wondering, this film is not in chronological order) disposing of a body with the help of Jimmy (Tarrentino himself). To cap things off is a showdown at a local dinner between Jules and Vincent and two crime loving lovers (Tim Roth and Amanda Plummer).
A little confusing, hah? Well, if the plot is a little too much to handle, than you should just watch it for the wonderful cast assembled for it. Some members (Travolta, Willis, Jackson, Thurman, Rhames) are focal points who dominate the film, while others (Christopher Walken, Rosanna Arquette, Eric Stoltz, Plummer, Roth, Keitel, Maria De Medeiros) hardly appear at all. The point is, when they're onscreen, they command it. If this film had thrown Nicholson, Pacino and De Niro into the mix, than I'd consider it the rgeatest cast of actors assembled for any film. If "Pulp Fiction" had nothing else going for it, the cast would still shine through with their wondeful performances.
However, "Pulp Fiction" has a lot going for it. It is perfect. And this special edition two disc dvd just adds to that perfrction. The extras are outstanding. One of the best se's ever. However, even if this film had no extras, it would still be worth it for the film alone. |
| Rating | | | Date | August 30, 2005 | | Summary | Pulp Fiction is a pulp classic | Content
| Pulp Fiction was a terrific movie. John Travolta, as usual, plays a really good role and makes the movie what it is. The movie is a bit gory, but the storyline is good. I would recommend this movie to people who like to watch a good mob type movie. It's worth it and don't forget the popcorn. |
| Rating | | | Date | August 20, 2005 | | Summary | Thematic symbolism lurks just beneath the surface of behavior and violence in the greatest film ever made | Content
| Pulp Fiction opens in an ordinary diner, cutting into the middle of some coffee talk between a man and woman. The dialog reveals that the two are lovers who make a living robbing liquor stores. Their demeanor portrays two young individuals who steal because it's interesting, an occupation from which movies are made, but there's a problem: liquor stores are more trouble than they're worth. The risk is too high, the rewards to little. They need something new, so they decide to rob the coffee shop. What's more, it's first suggested in full presence of their waitress. She doesn't care as long as they don't call her "garcon."
I remember seeing this scene for the first time in eighth grade, how I found myself captivated by how casual the conversation was and how the characters seemed to enjoy how casually they could discuss the robbery in full view of the waitress. I remember my thrill at the way each cut or zoom seemed to perfectly compliment the nature of the scene at any given moment. I didn't realize it at the time, but this was a turning point in my life. For the first time in my life, I was appreciating art.
Pulp Fiction has since become my favorite film, and for the personal significance it has to me, I predict it will stay my favorite.
As you probably already know, "it follows three interlocking stories centered on two hitmen." You've probably heard about Tarantino's trademark dialog and use of music, his nonlinear narrative structure. You might not know that this is a story about decisions and consequences, damnation and redemtion, all along delighting in the eccentricities of human behavior.
The prose dialog is at times poetic in its lack of poetic flavor. Take for instance the scene directly following Marvin's untimely having-his-head-blown-off. The blood-soaked Jules and Vincent wash the blood off their hands. Jules criticizes Vincent for doing a half-*ssed job of it, even staining someone else's towel. The characters don't see the symbolism in the act clensing blood-stained hands; they're just washing up. The dialog and performance treats it as such. The same thing happens several minutes later when the two are naked in the back yard, waiting to be hosed down. "Is this absolutely necessary?" Vincent complains, while Jules is more concerned about getting the pieces of brain and skull out of his jheri-curls.
These scenes are amusing even without reading into them because we see a reflection of our own behavior placed in extreme circumstances. The script is profound without seeming profound. It has the courage to just run with it, burying the secrets of life in conversation about hamburgers and "fi' dolla shakes."
More weight is added to these scenes by the fact that we already know Vincent is going to die very soon because we see it happen about halfway through the film. Many films feature nonlinear structure for the sake of seeming stylistic (or because the writers are ripping off Tarantino), but here the structure actually strengthens the movement of the story. Armed with knowledge of future events, we see how they would come to pass. How characters remain blindsighted in the face of miracles, while others feel the touch of God and sense the need to change.
Those of you who remain reluctant to see this film, because it seems like little more than gratuitus violence should see it right away. It's a brilliant drama based on growth of characters and very human emotions. Just because Tarantino won't stop yammering on late-night talk shows doesn't make him any less genius. |
| Rating | | | Date | August 13, 2005 | | Summary | Do not start watching Pulp Fiction whilst cooking something... | Content
| ... because it will burn. As soon as you start watching you will be so into it you will forget all other aspects in your life. Like me. That pizza was almost spoiled. It's really funny, because a little while ago I would be the last person to be writing a review like this. I had watched the film several times, and I still couldn't get my head round why everyone said it was so great. And here I am watching it again, and I've suddenly realised the fuss. This film is coool. Snappy, witty, intelligent dialogue, near perfect characterisation from everyone, and beautiful lighting and cinematography that sparkles off Samuel L. Jackson's hair. Good, good movie. |
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