Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Latest
    • 3627. I Believe In Miracles (2015)
    • 3626. The Man With One Red Shoe (1985)
    • 3625. Ode To Joy (2019)
    • 3624. One Chance (2013)
    • 3623. Falling For Figaro (2020)
    • 3622. The Polka King (2017)
    • 3621. Spies In Disguise (2019)
    • 3620. Friendzone (2021)
    The Mad Movie Man
    • Home
    • Blog
      • All Posts
      • Best Of The Year
        • Best Of 2015
        • Best Of 2016
        • Best Of 2017
        • Best Of 2018
        • Best Of 2019
        • Best Of 2020
        • Best Of 2021
        • Best Of 2022
      • The Decade In Review
      • Box Office Analysis
      • James Bond
      • Oscars
      • RANKED
      • Star Wars
      • The Big Questions
      • Top 10
      • World Cinema
    • Ratings
      • Top 250
      • Top 100 Foreign Films
      • Bottom 50
      • 0 – 1.9
      • 2 – 3.9
      • 4 – 5.9
      • 6 – 7.9
      • 8 – 10
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Anthology
      • Animation
      • Christmas
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Documentary
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Film-Noir
      • History
      • Horror
      • Kids’
      • Musical
      • Psychological
      • Romance
      • Sci-Fi
      • Short
      • Silent
      • Sport
      • Superhero
      • Survival
      • Thriller
      • Western
    • Release Year
      • 2020s
      • 2010s
      • 2000s
      • 1990s
      • 1980s
      • 1970s
      • 1960s
      • 1950s
      • 1940s
      • 1930s
      • 1920s
    • Country
      • Afghanistan
      • Argentina
      • Australia
      • Austria
      • Belgium
      • Brazil
      • Cambodia
      • Canada
      • Chile
      • China
      • Colombia
      • Costa Rica
      • Czechoslovakia
      • Czech Republic
      • Denmark
      • East Timor
      • Faroe Islands
      • Finland
      • France
      • Germany
      • Georgia
      • Greece
      • Hong Kong
      • Hungary
      • Iceland
      • India
      • Indonesia
      • Iran
      • Iraq
      • Ireland
      • Israel
      • Italy
      • Japan
      • Latvia
      • Lebanon
      • Laos
      • Malaysia
      • Mexico
      • New Zealand
      • Nigeria
      • North Korea
      • Norway
      • Paraguay
      • Peru
      • Philippines
      • Poland
      • Romania
      • Russia
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Singapore
      • South Korea
      • South Africa
      • Soviet Union
      • Spain
      • Sweden
      • Switzerland
      • Syria
      • Taiwan
      • Thailand
      • Turkey
      • Uganda
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Uruguay
      • Vietnam
      • Zambia
    • About
    The Mad Movie Man
    You are at:Home»Review»674. Pulp Fiction (1994)

    674. Pulp Fiction (1994)

    0
    By The Mad Movie Man on August 30, 2014 150-159 mins, 1994, 8 - 10, Aug 14, Crime, Movies Of 2014, Review, Thriller, United States
    8.9 Enthralling entertainment
    • Acting 9.0
    • Directing 8.8
    • Story 9.0
    • User Ratings (0 Votes) 0

    Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, Uma Thurman

    Director: Quentin Tarantino

    Running Time: 153 mins


    Pulp Fiction is an American film following the lives of two hit men, a boxer, a gangster’s wife and two petty restaurant thieves who end up connecting in various tales of mad violence and revenge.

    This film is a combination of a fantastically intriguing and intelligent plot, some mad, but traditional Tarantino violence, and some absolutely hilarious comedy, which makes it not only exciting to watch, but a lot of fun too.

    Much like its celebrated director, this film has an incredible reputation the world over. It’s much more than a cult classic like something like Reservoir Dogs, it is definitely a landmark in ingenuity with its screenplay and plot structure.

    The main reason for that is the fact that it’s told in non-chronological order. While that may seem confusing at first, it’s masked well enough in the initial stages of the film that when you finally come to realise that it’s not really in order, it’s too late, because you’ve been so engrossed in the story to notice.

    However, the structure does mean that you get a lot of unexpected things popping up again and again, like people who’ve died seeming perfectly fine etc. Again, while that could seem like a confusing and irritating concept, it actually adds to the unpredictability and excitement of the story, because halfway through, it feels to you like anything can happen.

    Meanwhile, there’s a whole heap of pop culture references, a hugely fun soundtrack, and some absolutely hilarious comedy all the way through to keep you unexpectedly smiling as you watch this gritty crime thriller unfold. Honestly, except for Inglourious Basterds, I have to say that this is Tarantino’s funniest film, and I’ve got to say that that really helps to add an extra edge to it all, as it’s just so enjoyable to watch.

    Finally, the performances in this film are also fantastic. Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta are hilarious, petrifying and completely iconic, Uma Thurman fits that description pretty well too, and Bruce Willis, in a more subdued role than you’d expect, is surprisingly the most intriguing of all the faces on screen.

    Overall, this gets an 8.9, because it was a hugely entertaining, exciting, interesting and definitely iconic film, that you just cannot miss out on.

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    The Mad Movie Man
    • Website
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    The Mad Movie Man, AKA Anthony Cullen, writes articles and reviews about movies and the world of cinema. Since January 1st, 2013, he has watched and reviewed a movie every day. This is the blog dedicated to the project: www.madmovieman.com

    Related Posts

    7.1

    3627. I Believe In Miracles (2015)

    5.8

    3626. The Man With One Red Shoe (1985)

    7.9

    3625. Ode To Joy (2019)

    Follow Me Online!
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
    • Tumblr
    New Releases
    5.3
    January 17, 2022

    3620. Friendzone (2021)

    7.1
    January 10, 2022

    3612. The Lost Daughter (2021)

    8.0
    January 7, 2022

    3609. Licorice Pizza (2021)

    7.2
    January 7, 2022

    3608. Lamb (2021)

    7.4
    December 30, 2021

    3599. The King’s Man (2021)

    6.3
    December 29, 2021

    3598. The Matrix Resurrections (2021)

    8.4
    December 28, 2021

    3597. West Side Story (2021)

    6.3
    December 27, 2021

    3596. Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)

    Recommended Movies
    8.3
    Review
    October 19, 20200

    3126. Rebecca (2020)

    8.9
    Review
    June 25, 20150

    1003. Inside Out (2015)

    8.8
    Review
    February 13, 20150

    856. Two Days, One Night (2014)

    8.3
    Review
    December 25, 20140

    794. Die Hard (1988)

    8.2
    Review
    April 21, 20180

    2123. Training Day (2001)

    Popular Posts
    7.1
    January 24, 2022

    3627. I Believe In Miracles (2015)

    5.8
    January 23, 2022

    3626. The Man With One Red Shoe (1985)

    7.9
    January 22, 2022

    3625. Ode To Joy (2019)

    7.4
    January 21, 2022

    3624. One Chance (2013)

    6.3
    January 20, 2022

    3623. Falling For Figaro (2020)

    7.5
    January 19, 2022

    3622. The Polka King (2017)

    6.0
    January 18, 2022

    3621. Spies In Disguise (2019)

    © 2022 ThemeSphere. Designed by ThemeSphere.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.