Crime Drama at it's Best

Rating: 10/10 (11 November 2005)

Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction" is a stunning film that is as entertaining as it is provocative. The story is told in three different parts. The first two send us on a wild ride while that last is peppered with hilarious dark comedy. The overlapped story-telling helps the movie flow and isn't convoluted enough to confuse the viewer. The story is pushed along with excellent dialogue that simultaneously builds character and plot. Never is a character forced to spout a trite line just to move the plot along. It all feels natural, with a wit that never makes this film seem dark, even though what we see on screen would perhaps be perceived that way from any other filmmaker. The soundtrack also perfectly fits each scene; or at least forces us to believe so. Like these songs were meant to be here and no where else. John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson are both excellent as the goofy Vincent and cool Jules. They both make us like these people. People that are low-lifes and criminals. Perhaps the greatest part of "Pulp Fiction" is the character of it's characters. So well-rounded, there may not be a one-dimensional character in the movie. The strongest characters show weakness, and the meanest show compassion. Seeing this movie can change the way you feel about movies. It's what a movie should be, combining great acting, dialogue, music, direction, and entertainment. A fine work that should, and will, be remembered forever as the turning point in 90's cinema.