Quentin Lite

Rating: 9/10 (1 October 1998)

Not being much of a Quentin Tarantino fan I thought this was the his most impressive film. This has to do with a more interesting plot and better developed characters than earlier films. The director does an excellent job of fleshing out some of the characters, especially Jakie (and what beautiful flesh it is, too. Pam Greer never looked better.) and Ordell. Robert de Niro's character was not developed into much although he did that wonderful secene with Bridgette Fonda at the clothes rack in the department store; i.e. The Stare. Forster was very believable and clearly sympathetic. I had no trouble imagining how it must be to kiss Jackie.
The music was great. I had no idea Tarantino had such a deep knowledge of the classics.
I was amused by the use of period cars throughout the movie, even in parking lots. Although the film make reference to the Gulf War, Cherry drive a late 1970's Seville? Surfer Girl drive a vintage VW Bus, and 1970s cars litter some parking lots at the mall.
The plot had enough turns to it to stay unpredictable and engaging. A fun film.