A minor blip on an otherwise uninterrupted (upward?) trajectory

Rating: 7/10 (21 October 2001)

This is my fourth Tarantino movie and I can confidently (unfortunately) say it comes bottom of the pile. What I've loved about Quentin's previous movies to this it that even if you get lost somewhere in the plot, there are always things going on to keep you entertained until you catch up. With this movie, however, he seems to have thrown that all away and focused on a story that tries to be too clever and kills itself by forgetting twists and turns aren't all should go into the movie. I'll admit I may not be the sharpest tool in the shed but I got confused to the point of frustration watching this movie. There are only so many times you can use the "who's with who?" thing before it gets boring and confusing, and Tarantino broke the record with this script. The music is another big letdown. Tarantino seems to have gotten too comfortable with the 70's black soul/funk genre, which results in an uninspiring, flat soundtrack. Even geniuses can't keep up the pace without fault forever, and Tarantino is no exception. I have my full faith that his next movie, or maybe even the one after that will be bigger, better, and badder.