Pulp Fiction​

Pulp Fiction is a 1994 American Crime film that is comprised of four tales about violent comedy dialogue. It takes place in LA and focuses on a group of criminals. Is famous for its unconventional plot, extensive use of pop art quotes, and stylized violence.

Pulp Fiction​ synopsis

The film is divided into four stories, each of which is told out of chronological order.

 

The Bonnie Situation: The first tale involves the activities of Vinny Vega (John Travolta) and Julius Jules (Samuel L. Jackson) who, as employed by gangster Marcellus Wallace’s (Ving Rhames), were assigned to settle a debt with boxer Butch.

 

The Gold Watch: Secondly, two characters known as Jules and Vincent are instructed to get a case out of a pawnshop’s possession.

 

Vincent Vega and Marcellus Wallace’s Wife: The third tale involves Vincent who had to guard Mia Wallace (played by Uma Thurman) as Marsellus left out town.

 

The Finale: However, in the fourth story, Butch is forced into a fixed fight that has been arranged against him. Butch escapes from them, however, and they send Vincent and Jules to track him down.

Interesting Facts

  • Titular pulp fiction was a term used to describe cheap, sensational fiction which was very popular during those periods.
  • Tarantino had originally planned for the short story to be broken up into three different parts, however, these were subsequently brought together in a single package.
  • Dialogue in the movie is deliberately stylized with lengthy deep-thought talks on philosophy, among other topics.
  • The depiction of violence in the movie is gory and realistic; critics have denounced the excessiveness of such representations.
  • The movie gained widespread acceptance and it ranks among the best films ever made.

What Makes the Film Great

The movie gives many reasons why it is a great one. Firstly, the dialogues are pointed and clever and hold among the greatest lines in films ever made. The second aspect that should be mentioned concerns the type of violence depicted in the movie, which although exaggerated and often comical, remains graphic and true to life. Lastly, the movie’s characters are intricate yet fully depicted, and they portrayed by some of the most talented and renowned actors worldwide.

Director

  • Director: Quentin Tarantino
  • Writer: Quentin Tarantino, Roger Avary

Cast

  • John Travolta as Vincent Vega
  • Samuel L. Jackson as Jules Winnfield
  • Bruce Willis as Butch Coolidge
  • Uma Thurman as Mia Wallace
  • Ving Rhames as Marsellus Wallace
  • Harvey Keitel as Winston Wolf
  • Tim Roth as Pumpkin
  • Amanda Plummer as Honey Bunny
  • Christopher Walken as Captain Koons
  • Rosanna Arquette as Yolanda
  • Eric Stoltz as Lance

Pulp Fiction​ Introduction

Pulp fiction is an American crime movie that was released in 1994. It is about four stories on crime Los Angeles that are woven up in a non-chronological way. The scripting is very stylised, featuring a stylish dialogue, graphic violence, and multiple usages of profane language. It turned out to be a success both critically and commercially. In fact, it scored in the Palme d’Or category in the Cannes 1994 festival, followed by seven Oscar awards nomination including best movie and director.

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