– Customer review on 21/09/2006

The danger of having as successful and explosive a debut as Reservoir Dogs is that expectations are invariably high - sometimes unrealistically so - for the follow up. Quentin Tarantino, however, has managed the near-impossible: improve upon the extraordinary. Pulp Fiction shows what can happen when a talented and accomplished filmmaker reaches his apex.

This film is one wild ride. An anthology of three interconnected stories that take place in a modern-day Los Angeles tinted by echoes of Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler, the movie impresses in every possible way. Writer/director Tarantino has merged film noir with the gangster tale and pulled them both into the '90s. As definitive as Francis Ford Coppola's Godfather saga was for the '70s, so is Pulp Fiction for today's generation.

Pulp Fiction's three tales are structured to intersect and overlap at key points, even though they are not presented in chronological order. Tarantino arranges his initial scene to dovetail with his final one in a remarkable example of closure. Those confused by the structure will see everything clearly once the final line is spoken.

"Vincent Vega and Marsellus Wallace's Wife" is the first story. It opens with Vincent (John Travolta) and Jules (Samuel L. Jackson) out on a hit for their boss, Marsellus (Ving Rhames). Along the way, Vincent confesses that he's uneasy about an upcoming job - taking out Marsellus' young wife Mia (Uma Thurman) while the main man is out of town. The source of the nervousness lies in a story circulating that Marsellus had a man thrown out a fourth story window for giving Mia a foot massage. One wrong step and Vincent could find himself in deep trouble.

"The Gold Watch" is about a boxer, Butch (Bruce Willis), who is handsomely paid by Marsellus to throw a fight. Only at the last moment does it become more profitable to renege on the deal. So, along with his French girlfriend, Fabienne (Maria de Medeiros), Butch goes on the run, hoping to live long enough to spend some of the fortune he has suddenly gained.

"The Bonnie Situation" ties together a few loose threads. It also introduces Harvey Keitel as a suave problem-solver named Wolf and Quentin Tarantino as Jim, a man worried that his wife will come home from work to find a dead body in a blood-spattered car in his garage. Sometimes, it appears, helping out Marsellus is not without its complications.

As was the case in Reservoir Dogs, Tarantino's crisp dialogue sparkles. The vulgarity-laced monologues and conversations ripple with humor and are ripe with points to ponder. Foot massages, hamburgers, comfortable silence, a gold watch, pot bellies, divine intervention, and filthy animals - all these and more receive the writer's attention as he presents meaningless issues in an intensely-fascinating and almost lyrical fashion. Who else (except perhaps David Mamet) can make profanity sound so poetic?

For anyone who thought they knew the breadth of Bruce Willis' and John Travolta's acting ability, a surprise awaits. Whether it's an effect of the script, the direction, or something else, these two turn in surprisingly strong performances. And they're not the only ones. Uma Thurman, Rosanna Arquette, Ving Rhames, Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Amanda Plummer, Eric Stoltz (who has a Tarantino-related triple play with Pulp Fiction, Killing Zoe, and Sleep With Me), and the director himself are all excellent. And then there's Samuel L. Jackson, who seems to get better with every outing.

All the details are executed to perfection. Ironies abound in the smallest situations. One death is caused by, of all things, a poptart. And it takes a director of rare talent to find the comedy in so many macabre situations. This goes beyond gallows humor. Mixing the original with the derivative, Tarantino pushes Pulp Fiction in directions that are equally anticipated and unexpected.

Relentless in its pace, Pulp Fiction is as exhausting as it is exhilarating. In between all the shootings, Mexican standoffs, and other violent confrontations exist opportunities to explore various facets of the human experience, including rebirth and redemption. With this film, every layer that you peel away leads to something deeper and richer. Tarantino makes pictures for movie-lovers, and Pulp Fiction is a near-masterpiece.

– Customer review on 27/08/2009

I have not seen it yet, but was impressed with the service received and prompt delivery.
i will purchase again

– Customer review on 27/06/2007

This is one of the greatest movies ever made, deffinately Quentin Tarantinos best movies yet. It features an all star cast including Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta. this movie is violent and very hard to follow. but fantastic non the less. it is deffinately one of my favourites.

– Customer review on 22/06/2007

This is probably the most forward, most violence movie ever. John Travolta blows you away by his role in this as the good guy turns very bad, very nasty and a cold blooded murderer. The unforgettable scene of the girl getting the syringe stabbed into chest from a lethal heroin overdose stuck with me for ages after seeing this. The blood splat scene in the car was gruesome, the two guys couldn't wait to themselves and their car cleaned up.
Unforgettable viewing.

– Customer review on 20/06/2007

Jules Winnfield and Vincent Vega are two hitmen who are out to retrieve a suitcase stolen from their employer, mob boss Marsellus Wallace. Wallace has also asked Vincent to take his wife Mia out a few days later when Wallace himself will be out of town. Butch Coolidge is an aging boxer who is paid by Wallace to lose his next fight. The lives of these seemingly unrelated people are woven together comprising of a series of funny, bizarre and uncalled-for incidents.

another quentin tarantin0 classic! i love it!! hahaha i mean its like kill bill but more bettter and more funyy!!

– Customer review on 15/06/2007

Well if you haven't seen this film you have either lived under a rock for the last 10 years or your been living a very shalted life. There are classic gags and one liners that have been used in many films. The speach that Samuel Jackson gives at the end is one of the best that you will every hear. Weird but yet compelling watching. Only recommended for those who like the unusual.

– Customer review on 29/05/2007

A cult classic. Quentin Tarintino delivers superbly with this amazing classic film. Casting could not be better. Each actor plays there role excellently. One of the truely great movies of all time. Forget Reservoir Dogs, Natural Born Killers, True Romance and Kill Bill. This is Tarantinos work at its best!

– Customer review on 24/04/2007

You're a true nobody if you can't recite at least one bit of dialogue from this movie.
Pulp Fiction is a cult classic and after your first watch it's easy to see why. The actors seem to ooze a chemistry making the movie more enjoyable. Superbly cast, Pulp Fiction is a timeless movie and one that should feature in everyone's collection.

– Customer review on 23/04/2007

Tarantino at his best, Pulp Fiction is the story of several characters who all interact with each other at one point or another as they do their thing. Tarantino writes a great script that flows so naturally that 10 minute scenes of nothing but dialogue can just fly buy, a rare feat. Fans of Jackie Brown is love this movie, and it is a must see.

– Customer review on 13/04/2007

Jules Winnfield and Vincent Vega are two hitmen who are out to retrieve a suitcase stolen from their employer, mob boss Marsellus Wallace. Wallace has also asked Vincent to take his wife Mia out a few days later when Wallace himself will be out of town. Butch Coolidge is an aging boxer who is paid by Wallace to lose his next fight. The lives of these seemingly unrelated people are woven together comprising of a series of funny, bizarre and uncalled-for incidents.