Pulp Fiction

Name: Pulp Fiction
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: October 14, 1994
Duration: 154 min
Rating: 94
Cast: Bruce Willis, John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson

1994

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Miramax Films | Release Date: October 14, 1994 | R

Starring: Bruce Willis, John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson

Summary: Several inter-locking stories of crime and intrigue form a temporal mosaic set in the Los Angeles underworld.

Director: Quentin Tarantino

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 154 min

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Film.com Lucy Mohl

There isn't a scene or a character in the film that plays just one way. Bloody bits turn hysterically funny, relief gets riddled with tension, and the lurking question marks are as intriguing as the story resolutions -- rec.arts.movies has been filled for months with theories about what was in the briefcase.

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Michael Wilmington

Pulp Fiction isn't just funny. It's outrageously funny. [14 Oct 1994]

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Staff (Not Credited)

[Tarantino's] ability to take what seem like minor conversational themes and dovetail them onto later exchanges for maximum comic effect is close to genius. And the action can be literally heart-stopping. Read full review

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Rick Groen

Pulp Fiction is at least three movies rolled into one, and they're all scintillating. Read full review

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Roger Ebert

Like "Citizen Kane," Pulp Fiction is constructed in such a nonlinear way that you could see it a dozen times and not be able to remember what comes next. Read full review

Film.com John Hartl

Quentin Tarantino's latest movie puts an epic spin on a favorite genre, taking it to time-tripping levels rarely tested by its forerunners.

Kenneth Turan

The writer-director appears to be straining for his effects. Some sequences, especially one involving bondage harnesses and homosexual rape, have the uncomfortable feeling of creative desperation, of someone who's afraid of losing his reputation scrambling for any way to offend sensibilities. [14 Oct 1994]

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TheNewSpielberg

May 2, 2011

One of the zaniest, funniest, smartest and most entertaining movies I have ever seen. One of my all time favorites as well. John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson give terrific performances.

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wrath_of_khan

Mar 27, 2017

A masterclass in innovative storytelling that has been replicated time and time again while never hitting the heights of Tarantino's original. One of my favorite films of all time. Its profanity-laced dialogue and laissez-faire attitude toward gruesome and seemingly senseless violence paintsA masterclass in innovative storytelling that has been replicated time and time again while never hitting the heights of Tarantino's original. One of my favorite films of all time. Its profanity-laced dialogue and laissez-faire attitude toward gruesome and seemingly senseless violence paints the world its characters live in--an uncaring, almost nihilistic piece that overshadows its competitors.… Expand

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Duke

Nov 4, 2010

Quentin Tarantino creates something new and original - combing the stories of a boxer, two hit men and a gangsters wife into a 154 minutes of masterful filmmaking.

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Ali

Sep 20, 2005

One of the best movie i've ever seen.

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KnightfallLA

May 4, 2013

Pulp Fiction is certainly a great spectacle to observe in a directing and in a screenplay standpoint. This tackles many themes such as desperation, loyalty, respect, faith, and self-reflection. This movie is truly unique and I recommend anyone who is interested, whether it is for recreationPulp Fiction is certainly a great spectacle to observe in a directing and in a screenplay standpoint. This tackles many themes such as desperation, loyalty, respect, faith, and self-reflection. This movie is truly unique and I recommend anyone who is interested, whether it is for recreation or for film studies.… Expand

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pgmark

Dec 17, 2010

Not a huge fan of all of Tarantino's films but this one is great. Great music.. great cast... great dialog!!!!!!

Must see - *highlights* Samuel J, Travolta, Steve B... great performances

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Dec 26, 2007

We are movie fanatics who watched this cinematic pile of crap with seven other people ranging in age from 22 to 86. We watch a lot of movies in all genres, and we all thought it was the most overrated piece of vulgar garbage with gratuitous violence, foul language, and on top of it, waaaay We are movie fanatics who watched this cinematic pile of crap with seven other people ranging in age from 22 to 86. We watch a lot of movies in all genres, and we all thought it was the most overrated piece of vulgar garbage with gratuitous violence, foul language, and on top of it, waaaay too boring. Don't know what deep thought anyone is talking about. We have removed this from our collection. BTW, I have never given a movie a 0 before, and we have over 2000 movies in our collection. I echo those who say stay away.....… Expand

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