Pulp Fiction [IMPORT]

Starring:Rosanna Arquette, Steve Buscemi, Paul Calderon, Bronagh Gallagher, Peter Greene, Susan Griffiths, Samuel L. Jackson, Phil LaMarr, Amanda Plummer, Ving Rhames, Tim Roth, Burr Steers, Eric Stoltz, Uma Thurman, John Travolta, Frank Whaley, Duane Whitaker, Bruce Willis, Maria de Medeiros
Studio: Wave Imports
Product Type: DVD

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With the knockout one-two punch of 1992's Reservoir Dogs and 1994's Pulp Fiction writer-director Quentin Tarantino stunned the filmmaking world, exploding into prominence as a cinematic heavyweight contender. But Pulp Fiction was more than just the follow-up to an impressive first feature, or the winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival, or a script stuffed with the sort of juicy bubblegum dialogue actors just love to chew, or the vehicle that reestablished John Travolta on the A-list, or the relatively low-budget ($8 million) independent showcase for an ultrahip mixture of established marquee names and rising stars from the indie scene (among them Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, Ving Rhames, Harvey Keitel, Christopher Walken, Tim Roth, Amanda Plummer, Julia Sweeney, Kathy Griffin, and Phil Lamar). It was more, even, than an unprecedented $100-million-plus hit for indie distributor Miramax. Pulp Fiction was a sensation. No, it was not the Second Coming (I actually think Reservoir Dogs is a more substantial film; and P.T. Anderson outdid Tarantino in 1997 by making his directorial debut with two even more mature and accomplished pictures, Hard Eight and Boogie Nights). But Pulp Fiction packs so much energy and invention into telling its nonchronologically interwoven short stories (all about temptation, corruption, and redemption amongst modern criminals, large and small) it leaves viewers both exhilarated and exhausted--hearts racing and knuckles white from the ride. (Oh, and the infectious, surf-guitar-based soundtrack is tastier than a Royale with Cheese.) --Jim Emerson

Customer Reviews:

i used to like it.......2007-07-03

I used to love this film,i watched it several times over and never got bored with it. But now i hate it. I hate it not because of the violence, no there are many other movies w/ WAAAAAY more disturbing sequences in them, and this one is mild in comparison(alot of the violence is offscreen anyway). no the reason i hate this film is because i hate Tarantino. Like every film he's ever made, Pulp Fiction is just a rip off of all the blacksploitation/crime drama he's ever seen, hell even the infamous Ezekial 25:17 line is a rip from an old sonny chiba movie. I think its fair to say that this movie has no originality in it whatsoever. Sorry Mr. Tarantino u should have become a film critic at best, but a director, i dont think so. So people, if u want an original crime drama then pass this one up and try the French New Wave films,thats where Quentin the hack gets most of his ideas anyway.

Tarantino's Masterpiece.......2007-06-15

Pulp Fiction is one of the best American films ever made. As Tarantino was both writer and director the film has his mark all over it. The trademark use of natural dialog that essentially has nothing to with the plot. Scenes are shown chronologically out of sequence, which sounds odd but Tarantino makes it work to his advantage as the loveable rogues are still alive at the end of the film, in the scene where the film started from.

Tarantinos casting is perfect. John Travolta is a revelation, Samuel L Jackson is Samuel L Jackson, but this is before we knew who Samuel L Jackson was! Uma Thurman is also great, but in possibly the best scene in the film Bruce Willis and Ving Rhames also turn in teriffic performances. In a lovely cameo role Harvey Keitel also turns up near the end of the film as well.

There are cimematic nods to a number of Tarantinos favourite movies as well. The most noteable being the dance scene with Travolta and Thurman which is based on a sequence in Jean-Luc Goddard's 'Bande A Parte'.

This is a very violent film, but as the title indicates its a form of comic strip violence, and there is also an underlying black comedy element as well. It is endlessly watchable and quoteable and that is the sign of a really great film.

Well... let not start sucking each others....quite yet!.......2007-06-08

This is the most entertaining movie I have ever seen. Seen it at least 20 times. Just brilliant.

"There is no me and you. Not no more...".......2007-05-22

In "Pulp Fiction," director Quentin Tarantino consistently defies viewer expectation and delivers one of the best films of the '90s. You'll marvel at Tarantino's adept bending of time structure, brilliant dialogue and memorable images. Some indie fans may prefer the admittedly great "Reservoir Dogs," but I say no go: "Pulp Fiction" is a deeper, more audacious and more accomplished picture.

Plot synopsis is difficult when dealing with Tarantino's time-bending narrative, but here goes: "Pulp Fiction" commences with two hitmen -- Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules (Samuel L. Jackson) -- slinging hilarious dialogue (already considered classic) as they journey to collect some product from a soon-to-be former employee. After taking care of business, Travolta takes out his boss's lovely wife (Uma Thurman) as a favor to his out-of-town employer. A seemingly innocent night out turns into a unforgettable evening of '50s nostalgia, drug overdose and a memorable needle scene that will have the more squeamish population wincing.

The next sequence involves Bruce Willis as a boxer who agrees to throw a bout at the behest of Vincent's boss (Ving Rhames), but then has second thoughts. The situation gets considerably hairier when Willis and Rhames unexpectedly come face-to-face following the bout, and then must eventually join forces due to the most unforeseen of circumstances.

The movie does have its slow spots, most notably a dull sequence when a death-obsessed female cab driver peppers Willis with a series of bizarre questions. The scene isn't particularly funny, and in a 3-hour film it's clearly superfluous. That said, complaining about a single scene seems like sour grapes when discussing a masterpiece like Pulp Fiction. The film is consistently hilarious and pushes the envelope in just about every sense.

An oft-overlooked plot point is Jules' life-changing realization in the film's final act, a transformation that makes the movie about something instead of just a stylish piece of entertainment. Jackson's phenomenal performance is the best of many excellent acting turns, most notably John Travolta's outstanding comeback role, Uma Thurman's career-best peformane and Ving Rhames' star-making turn. Even the perpetually obnoxious Eric Stoltz is hilarious.

Andrzej Sekula's brilliant cinematography demands mention, making great scenes even greater (e.g. Travolta's walk down drug-trip lane). "Pulp Fiction" is a stunning film that deservedly cements Tarantino's position as one of the industry's hottest directors.

A royale with cheese.......2007-05-14

Awesome movie. The story is a complex intertwining adventure which will leave you thinking about it and trying to unravel it in your mind. Granted, the violence and language is a little extreme, but yet it is still done in a stylized manner. A must-have for Tarantino fans, crime drama fans, or for those who just appreciate good films.

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