Tarantino in his element

Rating: 10/10 (1 May 2013)

Quentin Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction' is the most stylish film ever made. The title and front cover says it all; 'Pulp Fiction'. It's pertaining to old comic book strips usually containing lurid subject matter with a modern day twist. The film conveys this perfectly through the eyes of characters: Vince, Jules and Butch played by Travolta, Jackson and Willis. The non-linear time sequence also allows the audience to become more submerged in the multilateral plot, by understanding how each character's actions eventually effect anthers, causing the plot to intertwine narratives. The cool 1950's - 1970's rock n' roll music also saturates the film in a cool and eccentric atmosphere which is then juxtaposed with gratuitous violence, sexual violence and drug themes. This feeling is perfectly described by one scene of Travolta's character Vincent, driving a cherry red convertible cadillac down a road at high speed with Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman) overdosing on heroin in the back seat. This is how the film makes you feel when it reaches its climax. On the other hand, the relief comes with witty dialogue and great humour which makes you think about pop culture and society. The whole film is an absolute ride and my favourite of all time.