Entertaining to the last

Rating: 9/10 (13 December 2003)

Now don't get me wrong, I am not the greatest QT fan around. I simply hate reservoir dogs. (Overrated) and pulp Fiction was fun but is not for repeated viewing not to mention the dire Jackie Brown but I simply adore this movie. Maybe it is as simple as "finally movie about a girl who whoops everyone's ass". Although,I believe it has more to do with the layer upon layer of different influences, music choice, fighting scenes that put the matrix to shame and darn seemingly, effortless cool that is rarely attained in movies but frequently strived after. I have to concede that story, even though told in a novel fashion, is not the thing that got most attention, but then again, the premise of a woman out on righteous revenge is an avenue which has not been explored too often. It has a freshness about it that neutralises any thinness of plot. In fact, it would get in the way of the whole picture in my view. We get that she is p*ssed and we get that she is right to pursue the people who betrayed her. What more do we need to know than what QT so meticulously tries to unfold? That is the paradox in this movie. The story is told in a slow pace that belies the action packed scenes. No boredom here. Just total awe at the greatness of it all. I envy the talent.. I think every moviemaker in Hollywood is, right about now and might do their utmost to prevent this movie to get the credit it deserves. Let's hope that integrity will rule over egos this year.