Pulp Fiction

A handsome and sexy definition of pulp poetics that said everything it had to say, and also everything it could say. All plagiarism is just a useless repetition of the same thing - this is literally a biblically bloated folio. It was definitely Tarantino who popularized the atypical narrative form and brought into play all the declining pop-cultural emblems and mechanisms that until then had somehow remained on the fringes of generally accepted culture. The only flaw in the beauty of the Pulp Fiction poetics is that they go completely beyond me. But definitely Tarantino's best film. (27/11/2006)

My 500th review happens to be about this film. Is that a coincidence? I wouldn’t say so; it feels more like fate. Until now, I couldn’t consider myself a complete film fan, but after watching Pulp Fiction, I can. I don’t even need to say that it’s Quentin Tarantino’s best film ever. The term cult classic should be in the title, and you should always refer to it with that clearly designated descriptor. Tarantino called up his favorite actors in the industry, and they delivered something unheard of and unrepeatable here. It’s impossible to choose who performed best, but Travolta had something special. I loved how all the stories eventually came together as one. And what’s the best thing about the film? Of course, it’s the dialogues, which are so filled with funny lines that I sometimes couldn’t help but laugh out loud. Anyone who hasn’t seen this film must rectify that immediately. And the music? Once again, a perfect gem. Nothing like this will ever be made again. I give it 90%. Correction for 2020: Django is the best. (25/08/2016)

I can't figure out why, but other great movies can be characterized by words such as brilliant, perfect or fantastic. But when you say the word CULT, only two things come to my mind: Star Wars, and most importantly Pulp Fiction. A cult movie which has everything: cult scenes, lines, characters, the whole package. Plus, it was made by the most original director in Hollywood. (25/03/2013)

This movie was mind-boggling. I really don’t know what to make of it. The most accurate words to describe my emotions about the movie are "a boring watch". I’m sorry, but I really don’t know why everybody enthuses so much about this. About this really regular but overrated movie. The movie stands on rather uninspiring stories with a touch of brutality and a couple of gritty (and sometimes cringe-worthy) one-liners. I was unable to find any magic in this movie, and I doubt there is any. A massive disappointment and purely objective score of a mediocre 3*. (30/09/2014)

A breakthrough film of the 90s that gave birth to the Quentin Tarantino cult and marked the transformation of its genre. A skillful mix of violence and vulgarity combined with a clever screenplay that skillfully intertwines storylines and connects individual storylines. It became the most financially successful American film made in the 90s outside of major studios. Audiences appreciated Tarantino's inventiveness, as film production in the previous decade had been desperately sterile and unoriginal. They were fascinated by the raw violence and harsh lines that were unprecedented at the time. The film could rely on several stars who played their roles with great enthusiasm, with Samuel L. Jackson becoming one of the most sought-after actors. In this film, Tarantino capitalized on the thousands of hours he spent watching B-movies from around the world. It was evident that he could make something out of these ideas... Overall impression: 80%. (23/06/2006)