Pulp Fiction
Miramax Films | Release Date: October 14, 1994
9.0
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Universal acclaim based on 3397 Ratings
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TyranianMar 8, 2020
Tarantino in full-force and this seem like even more of a talkfest than his others.
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DuduziuzJun 16, 2012
I think there's too much talking along the movie. Good for those that enjoy Tarantino's ideas. In fact, I just watched it once there's lots of people talking about the movie, but it's not big deal.
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6
mrSilkieJun 28, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I cannot recommend this movie, it is incredibly slow, the idea of a circular narrative does not make sense. Maybe it was non-linear? in which, I can appreciate that they went against the grain with this, but both me and my buddy were watching this film thinking. When the hell is this movie starting?

It was incredibly slow, things didn't make sense, i felt like the overdose scene and the boxer scene didn't add too much to the over arching story.

I did like the dialogue though, i felt like that was the strongest part of this movie… Expand
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5
solomsApr 17, 2015
Another boring movie by Quentin Tarantino. I like the fact that the movie have a portuguese actress but that are so... I don't even know. People talk about Pulp Fiction like that was the biggest thing in the world, I just say NO!
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6
Arlene123Sep 5, 2018
I kinda like QT movies but honestly this one is a bit weird. The dialogue is non-sense (too much blah blah for nothing), the acting is mediocre at best and there is no action, no emotion, not a good and interesting story with bad guys etc.I kinda like QT movies but honestly this one is a bit weird. The dialogue is non-sense (too much blah blah for nothing), the acting is mediocre at best and there is no action, no emotion, not a good and interesting story with bad guys etc. It's not funny at all. Ridiculous. It's not a garbage but it's too overrated. I have seen better movies from Tarantino, like Kill Bill (better by far), Inglourious Basterds, Django Unchained, Jackie Brown and Reservoir Dogs. Death Proof was good too. The Hateful Eight was as mediocre as Pulp Fiction, which means....a huge dissapointment! Only the music is great.… Expand
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6
SuzRa1Oct 26, 2018
I feel bad for everyone that saw this movie after hearing all the hype and praise. If you don't expect too much, you'll find it very entertaining, even sorta silly. I'm happy to say it gave me a newfound admiration for Bruce Willis.
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4
mandrake88Jul 3, 2019
the movie had its moments, but there is nothing in it that would glue my attention to the screen. Unnecessary and long dialogs and monologues that lead to nothing ... no intriguing twists. i would praise the performance of actors, but nothing else.
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WshtgshuNov 23, 2019
I dont i understand what this movie want to tell me he is start from the end and evreything not conccted together
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6
KVTheCriticSep 6, 2020
I'm about to say the words that no one dares saying: Pulp Fiction sucks. Look, I can like films with just talking. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is one of my favorite films, and that's all they do. But at least in that movie, what they wereI'm about to say the words that no one dares saying: Pulp Fiction sucks. Look, I can like films with just talking. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is one of my favorite films, and that's all they do. But at least in that movie, what they were talking about was interesting and funny. Pulp Fiction is neither. It's just people talking with nothing to back it up. Not even the outrageous and shocking scenes don't hit that hard. You don't care about anything, you don't laugh, you don't get excited, you don't feel ANYTHING. At least the plot comes around in an interesting way and there are some memorable moments. But one is for sure. I don't believe this movie is one of the greatest films of all-time.… Expand
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AdamNasserAug 6, 2019
I'm surprised about how this overrated piece was critically acclaimed by countless viewers. They compare it to Scarface, Kill Bill etc and it isn't even at the caliber of any of the above.

The movie is perfect in every way, except the plot.I'm surprised about how this overrated piece was critically acclaimed by countless viewers. They compare it to Scarface, Kill Bill etc and it isn't even at the caliber of any of the above.

The movie is perfect in every way, except the plot. Despite the movie's issue only covering one field, PF just lost four points out of 10 because of filler that lasted for an hour. That filler constitutes of a scenario and a hangout. The scenario being Butch's part and the hangout, where the chick has zero involvement with the plot (if it has any). My father once asked me what Pulp Fiction is about and even I can't answer. Simply told it was an action/thriller starring Travolta and Willis.

In short, the plot is not present, despite the unique "chronologic" system, which is a really good move. If this movie has a proper plot, I would've given it a 10.… Expand
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5
gzayas91Jul 22, 2018
This is a weak movie, not much stories that didn't connect, and I really didn't care. This not my favorites. I'll take Revservoir Dogs anytime.
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Raizulee1Feb 2, 2014
Average movie, nothing stand out in particular, Samuel Jackson is crap, so does Travolta and this is the most offensive and racist movie ever, Quetin Tarantino is racist as hell, how could Hollywood would allow a White guy to use the wordAverage movie, nothing stand out in particular, Samuel Jackson is crap, so does Travolta and this is the most offensive and racist movie ever, Quetin Tarantino is racist as hell, how could Hollywood would allow a White guy to use the word N***** in this movie?… Expand
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House0fWolves_Dec 16, 2011
Overrated to the point of ridicule. Pulp Fiction, what is supposed to be one of the greatest films ever, was a cluster of bizarre scenes that were patched up like a rag doll.
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asthobaskoroMar 2, 2011
Silly hair, terrible casts. Watch it on 90's maybe will be better? I like Quentin Tarantino, but this flick seems pointless and strange. Universal acclaim didnt attract me give better score.
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survivorfan989Jul 6, 2013
Didn't really know what to expect from this film and have left wondering what a lot of it was about, but at the end of the day I can see the appeal and am not too surprised a lot of people love it thanks to Tarantino's quirky style. It's aDidn't really know what to expect from this film and have left wondering what a lot of it was about, but at the end of the day I can see the appeal and am not too surprised a lot of people love it thanks to Tarantino's quirky style. It's a mix of a few short stories blended together to make a movie and its somewhat interesting, but I think the films best thing it has going for it is the chemistry between the cast, especially the leads. Overall not really my thing, but it's still good.… Expand
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theantonlolzAug 12, 2011
I watch movies to kind of, "escape" from real life, where there is not much interesting going on. I watch movies expecting they are interesting, with (perhaps) twists and turns, and action, or some comedy. Naturally I didn't expect comedy orI watch movies to kind of, "escape" from real life, where there is not much interesting going on. I watch movies expecting they are interesting, with (perhaps) twists and turns, and action, or some comedy. Naturally I didn't expect comedy or action, but it was the dullest movie I have ever seen. It was so boring, barely any plot development. It is considered a good movie probably only because the sequence of events was reorganized. Another overrated movie by Quentin Tarantino (much like Kill Bill which also sucked @ss).… Expand
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dhFeb 5, 2008
Tarantino's movies are way overrated. Not saying this film was rubbish. It was fun and all but for it to be in metacritics all time top 10 is bad. I don't know why there are critics- i always look at the viewers section as its Tarantino's movies are way overrated. Not saying this film was rubbish. It was fun and all but for it to be in metacritics all time top 10 is bad. I don't know why there are critics- i always look at the viewers section as its always more accurate!… Expand
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RodG.Feb 20, 2007
Most people I know love this movie. It's decent. I'd like it a lot better if it weren't for the entire part of the movie with Uma Thurman.
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marymaebennettOct 22, 2017
I think 2/3 is about right for this movie. What sells this movie is the acting! My list of people I geniuenly think are good actors is very small. I don't have a long list of bad actors per se but it takes a lot for me to see a performance inI think 2/3 is about right for this movie. What sells this movie is the acting! My list of people I geniuenly think are good actors is very small. I don't have a long list of bad actors per se but it takes a lot for me to see a performance in either light. Pulp Fiction added two to the list: Samuel L. Jackson and Amanda Plummer. Both of these actors knocked it out of the park and made themselves noticed. I thought I would give the movie 7/10 for the acting alone but then when I compiled my thoughts, I realized just how negative it gets. First off, the swearing dialogue, I can deal with foul language, but it did not flow. It got choppy and it was like Tarantino had a quota to meet, so he just kept sticking them in there. Uma Thurman's character was ridiculous as was that whole random scene in the restaurant. The ending is beautiful don't get me wrong but the nonlinear set up really did not make sense at certain points nor when I looked it up did I think the chronological ending needed to happen. The leather person thing also made no sense. This was just like the director had a bunch of ideas, put it in a blender and spit it out and yet it is supposedly a masterpiece? Again, the only thing saving this score was the two masterful performances. It's a shame Amanda Plummer doesn't really have anything else to her name.… Expand
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BeatrixKiddoSep 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is nothing authentic or special in this movie. It is highly overrated!
There is no aristotellic stracture, l mean there is no "beginning - middle - ending", it is a mess. Also, all the characters of this non-sense movie are completely annoying, the "plot" is slow and boring and the dialogue is dull. Where is the suspense, the action, the emotions? I used to like some Tarantino's films, such as Kill Bill, Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained, but this one... l just don't get it. Is this supposed to be "genius"? What am l missing here? I think this movie is so weak, flat and overall, overrated. I would definately say the same things about "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood". I don't understand why people like this stuff so much. I can't take these movies seriously. Pulp Fiction is no "classic" at all. The cast is good and it is fun at times but nothing special to admire or feel impressed.. it looks more like a gangster comedy flick. Much ado about nothing.… Expand
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CinedDec 15, 2022
I’m a big Quentin Tarantino fan and as far as I think he's the only guy who delivers real "cinema" experience to his audience . So a few hours ago I visited his "Masterpiece" as labelled by the audience , The one and only "PULP FICTION" .I’m a big Quentin Tarantino fan and as far as I think he's the only guy who delivers real "cinema" experience to his audience . So a few hours ago I visited his "Masterpiece" as labelled by the audience , The one and only "PULP FICTION" . Even as a huge fan of his I cannot hold back but criticize that this movie was huge disappointment for me . It would've been a great movie if it was directed by some other guy but the bar has been set up too high by Quentin and I personally feel he's not even close to it . Though the movie starts brilliantly and almost drags you in their world ( That adrenaline scene . Wow!!!!)
But the second half is where I feel I was watching something else and it kind of felt dragged , it's not to say that it's the actor's fault , no not at all!! . They have given there very best ( especially John Travolta) but I feel the second half is not upto the mark . One might criticize that character development in the movie is what's so great about this movie and I believe it's true , but to my taste I feel there is not enough of plot development unlike Tarantino's other movies . All and all it's a good movie and a one time watch for me… Expand
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AHMED99Feb 21, 2023
Pure, easy on the eyes, with a perfect pace of enthusiasm, the second best movie I've seen.
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