The elongated, rich dialogue that takes place between characters doesn’t take away from the drive of the film, but rather invests the viewer further in these personalities who have come to life on screen. While I’m no longer surprised at which scene follows another, the film’s meaning changes depending on if I’m paying attention to Vincent, Butch, Marsellus, the briefcase, the film’s allegorical references, or simply vibing with its punk rock sexiness. Even though I’ve watched the film countless times, each viewing presents a new focus and set of criteria to dissect. Tarantino expertly strikes a balance of leaving viewers in the dark and queuing them in just enough so they can follow what’s going on. The flow of Pulp Fiction never ceases to amaze me, as every sequence fits perfectly into place. However, the film doesn’t rush to drive its plot Pulp Fiction takes its sweet time, whether its honing in on casual conversations between Vincent and Jules about the meaning of “le royale with cheese” or diving into a tangentially related backstory about how Butch’s most prized possession (a watch) has been passed down from generation to generation, traveling from asshole to asshole for safekeeping. Throughout the film, the narratives of these three protagonists weave in and out, with features from Marsellus’ wife, Mia (Umma Thurman), Lance (Eric Stoltz), and of course, a cameo from Quentin Tarantino himself. Butch attempts to flee Marsellus’ wrath, dragging his girlfriend Fabienne down with him, and let’s just say, it gets messy. Butch, who initially seems like a supporting character, takes on his own narrative as he wins the match, betraying Marsellus. While Vincent and Jules are on a mission to retrieve Marsellus’ briefcase from a business partner, Marsellus waits for boxer Butch Coolidge to lose his match, which Marsellus bribed him to do for money. Vincent and Jules work for gangster Marsellus Wallace (Samuel L. The second revolves around Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis), and the third revolves around Jules Winnfield. The first revolves around Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Marsellus Wallace’s wife, Mia (Umma Thurman). Pulp Fiction’s storyline is anything but linear, making room for three primary narratives. I also have personal memories associated with this film the friendship between me and one of my best friends to this day began largely because we bonded over our love for Pulp Fiction sophomore year of high school and made it a point to watch it together. Perhaps it is Tarantino’s sixth sense for style, an aesthetic that he doesn’t follow, but rather creates. Jackson chewing on a Big Kahuna Burger made it into the film. I can’t tell you if it’s Butch and Fabienne’s laughably uncomfortable relationship, the way that the couple who plans to rob the diner call each other “Pumpkin” and “Honey Bunny” or the fact that somehow an extensive shot of Samuel L. There is a fear that materializing the elements of this film that allow it to reign as my all time favorite will take away from my instinctual pull to these elements, which often cannot be explained beyond simple admiration. Pulp Fiction is my favorite movie of all time, and I think that’s why I remain hesitant to write a review of the film.
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