See it for what it is--violence, swearing, sex, and drugs. In other words, an awesome movie.

Rating: 9/10 (23 May 2004)

After watching PULP FICTION, I wasn't quite sure what to make of it. It felt a little odd calling it a "great" film, because it is essentially just a lot of violence, swearing, sex, and drugs. Or so you'd think.
In reality, this movie has true character depth. Every character is so complex and interesting that you have to care for even the sleaziest, and each character never fails to fascinate and compel you.
It's the story of two mob hit men, two diner bandits, and a boxer whose lives intertwine in various ways. The subplots are pretty complex, and the way that the movie goes out of chronological order makes it a lot more interesting. At least eight people are killed, or if not, badly injured. And nearly every sentence contains at least one swear word. There are a few graphic and memorable sexual innuendos, and countless drug references.
But let's be honest. Although the script is classic (who doesn't know the "Quarter Pounder with Cheese" scene?) and the direction is, as always, great from Mr. Quentin Tarantino, PULP FICTION would be nothing if not for the truly perfect cast.
This movie would definitely not be considered as classic as it is if it weren't for the cast that supports it. Every single cast member is brilliant and executes their role perfectly. John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson make a perfect team and have a wonderful chemistry. Bruce Willis surprised me in being a very good actor (although maybe I haven't seen enough of his movies to judge him). Uma Thurman is wonderful, and so is the rest of the supporting cast. Everyone is just perfect.
Although the cast doesn't have a whole lot to fall back on, other than the classic script and great direction, they truly make this movie what it is--a mob classic with depth. If you don't say out loud, "Cool!" when somebody gets shot in the head, this movie may not be for you. And if you can't accept PULP FICTION for what it is (which IS violence, swearing, sex, and drugs), then you won't like it. If you can see what it's meant to be and just sit back and enjoy it, you most likely will be very impressed. I was.
My approval. 9.5/10.