A true masterpiece.

Rating: 9/10 (15 April 1999)

Pulp Fiction is one of the greatest movies of the decade and a testament to the genius of Quentin Tarantino. Building on the success of his debut, Resevoir Dogs, Tarantino delivers a superbly-scripted, masterfully-directed, crime epic. Three stories (created by Tarantino and Roger Avery) are intertwined through the film and it unfolds, much like Reservoir Dogs, out of chronological order. The film was criticised by many as being too violent, although by modern standards I think it is rather tame. The violent scenes are directed and acted so well, however, that they stick in the viewer's mind long after watching the movie. I am convinced that there is a spiritual level to the movie and the theme of redemption is a very strong one; the film finishes with Jules's decision to leave the violent lifestyle, although this decision is not chronologically at the end of the story. And the mysterious bright glow from Marcellus's briefcase will certainly leave you wondering about unearthly elements in the film. A strong cast, including John Travolta, Samuel L Jackson and Bruce Willis, certifies this film as a true classic.