Monday, September 17, 2007

Pulp Fiction Review





Quentin Tarantino brings us yet another original movie, Pulp Fiction. i not only find this movie to be one in a million, but i find it to be one of the most original and creative movies of its time. Not only I, but Lori Hoffman as well. Lori Hoffman critiques Pulp Fiction in only the best of ways in this review.

"Tarantino is never boring. IN the courses of three different tales that are woven together, we meet a thoughtful, intelligent hit man and his more explosive partner; a washed up fighter who isn't as punch drunk as he appears; a wild drug-loving gangsters moll; a couple of small time crooks who need a reality check, and a couple of perverted rednecks," Lori Hoffman.


Hoffman describes Tarantino as a director with a very unique personal style which he has seemed to perfected over the years. The movie as i remember, is filled with top of the line acting throughout weather it was one of the big name actors like Bruce Willis, Uma Therman, Samuel L. Jackson, or John Travolta. Each character brings a unique personality to the table which overall gave the viewer good over impression when it comes to originality. The movie seemed to be one of a kind, especially for the times. No one had seen such a violent movie with such interesting plots. Throughout the film, we discover many different and unique ways that Tarantino develops the characters through intense and terrifying scenes where only the strongest will survive.

Tarantino absorbed the language of cinema -- with extra study hours in film noir, blaxploitaiton and the french new wave -- and has now created his own language," Lori Hoffman


I agree very strongly that Tarantion has created his own language when it comes to filming in new creative ways and not following the conventional plot line. He went outside the box for Pulp Fiction when involving more than one story in the movie, but including three which all end up in messy situations. The situations only help the audience realize what the actor is truly like. Tarantino puts the characters in the most intense places which at times, can help reveal the character to the audience. There is never a dull moment throughout the film, Tarantino throws out some of the most absurd situations which only seem to catch the audience's attention.

"This is perhaps his most mind-altering skill -- putting all of us inside
his gloriously invented mind. He even jolts us by messing up the time frame of
his narrative. As the final of three stories begins, Tarantino takes a step or
two back in time. His characters have been running around at different moments
in time in circles that intersect,"Lori Hoffman

Tarantino has a
very unique style of filming and very out of the box. Throughout the film, you
find twists and turns which you would have never expected to happen. I agree
with Hoffman that the stories are very attention grabbing when each stories
characters run into one another. The movie in all, is very different which
appeals to the audience much more than a straight forward plot line. Tarantino brings us the whole story and then some when presenting this film. You seem to never find a dull moment throughout the film because there are these multiple stories happening all at once. The multiple story line keeps the audience in check with whats going on with the movie, the movie will always have the audiences attention with all the twists and turns. Pulp Fiction is arguably one of the greatest movies that Tarantino has created and will be remembered for its originality and
creativity.

5 comments:

t-cHiN said...

Clayton i agree with both u and there critic when u say this movie is 1 in a million. i also agree that quentin tarantino is both unique and great, anyway nice post/blog.

Laura said...

Tator Tot,

I've only seen parts of Pulp Fiction, but from what I've seen, it's really kind of confusing with all the woven stories. I agree though that tarantino creates really unique situations that really catch the viewers attention.

Danny S. said...

Claytor,

I am so glad to see you giving the respect this movie deserves. The way tarantino manipulates this movie is amazing. It is unlike anything I have seen and I love it. Thanks for the post!

Mr. K said...

Clayton: Nice job overall. I think you're accurate on what makes this a memorable movie. The only area lacking is specific examples from the movie to help illustrate your points -- what are some of the absurd situations you mention that helped make the movie what it is, for example?

Matt said...

Clayton, I have never seen this movie but since you say its so good I might as well see it. I don't completely understand all of this woven story business but I am also a fan of Quentin Tarantino and Im sure it is very interesting. I am also a fan of movies that are never boring and according to both reviews I think I have found a movie in which I will enjoy.