Pulp Fiction '98

Rating: Null/10 (15 August 1998)

The Big Lebowski is a Pulp Fiction wannabe for 1998. The movie's plot was way too complicated and realistic to be placed easily into proper film formula. However, there are some moments and performances that are downright superb. John Goodman as the Dude's bowling buddy Walter is completely convincing. Being a Steve Buscemi fan, I was disappointed with the size of his part. He has more talent then a line here, a line there (see The Wedding Singer or Pulp Fiction for more examples). Too much was left way too wide open. Had the movie had a little more beef in some areas , and a little less of the weird Dude dream sequences (i.e. Gutterballs) then maybe I would have liked this movie more. *1/2