Pulp Fiction 1994

This review contains spoilers after the non spoiler section. Non spoiler thoughts (summary): Pulp Fiction leans heavily into dialogue driven storytelling, prioritizing long conversations and character interactions over traditional action or spectacle. Quentin Tarantino focuses on rhythm, timing, and tone, letting scenes breathe longer than expected and daring the audience to either settle into the flow or resist it. Performances are a major draw, especially in how casually characters discuss heavy ideas like morality, chance, and consequence. The film becomes more rewarding on repeat viewings, where knowing the structure allows the humor and pacing to land more clearly. While its influence and writing are undeniable, its emotional impact can still feel distant depending on the viewer, making it more intellectually engaging than deeply affecting. Spoilers ahead. Read on if you’ve seen the film. From here on, plot details are discussed. Uma Thurman’s face feels very different here. Maybe because of her younger age or the HMUA. Wala pa yung intensity na meron siya sa Kill Bill. Hindi pa siya “hot” dito in that aggressive, commanding way, but still gorgeous nonetheless. She just aged like fine wine. This film really dwells on the Tarantino side that focuses more on dialogue than action. It’s less about spectacle and more about conversations that go on longer than expected, testing your patience or pulling you in depending on your mood. Mas naenjoy ko ito the second time around kesa first time. Knowing where things are headed helped me appreciate the rhythm and the humor more. Nakakatawa yung chaotic conversation nila sa bahay ni Lance habang O.D.ing si Mia. The panic mixed with absurd casual dialogue is peak Tarantino. Life and death are happening at the same time as stupid arguments, and somehow it works. It has nice dialogues with thought provoking perspectives, especially about morality, chance, and consequences. Pero hanggang ngayon, hindi ko pa rin fully makita kung bakit ito umabot sa cult following level. I get why it’s influential and well written, but emotionally, it still doesn’t hit me as hard as it does for others.