In addition to the recognized master of Western violence aesthetics, I personally think that Quentin's films really prove that he is a very storytelling director. The non-linear narrative method of "Pulp Fiction", with three short stories interlocking, disrupts the so-called chronological order. Verify that violent events are cyclical and never stop, or that the world was created because of violence. Fortunately, I watched "Kill Bill 1&2" in 2005, otherwise the special structure would definitely be in the cloud. "Kill Bill" is Quentin's personal cult of Hong Kong martial arts movies (Bruce Lee and "White Eyed Road Chief") and Japanese Bushido ("Hattori Hanzo" Chiba Shinichi), interspersed with a small Cult-style animation (that The animation is great) It made me happy when I first came into contact with Quentin's movies. Perhaps every man has the shadow of violent killing in his heart. However, "Pulp Fiction" is the personal label that can best show Quentin's relaxed and orderly impact movies, including OST.
Violence is always the theme of Quentin's works, but it is far from those boring action movies that become boring as they watch. Many scenes in "Pulp Fiction" seem to have no logic at all, and it even feels like an American-style bang-bang-style swearing that passed so leisurely, but for a while, I don’t understand what happened. . Violence kills violence, violence saves violence, violence plays violence to death... I will not talk about the specific and detailed plots, and I will briefly introduce a few interesting characters and OSTs. Compared with film reviews, everyone's own impressions are more important than anything else.
John Travolta / Vincent
I really didn't expect that Qufta played such a monster, even a bit distorted humanity. For a while, I was arguing with Jules about French royal hamburgers and foot massages like an old lady, and for a while, it was a murderous maniac and even the car was full of brain wreckage. The hot dance with Mia is definitely a classic in the history of movies. Look at the costumes in "King Kong" by our star master. Vincent took shelter in the Netherlands for three years. It is estimated that Quentin will pay tribute to Van Gogh, at least to let Tago get a touch of European literary temperament. It was funny that Vincent forced himself to calm down in the old lady's bathroom. I'm sorry that Vincent was swept to death in the toilet by Butch with his submachine gun, but who would die when he thinks he is not dead?
Samuel L Jackson Samuel Jackson/Jules
My favorite character is also the most important character in the film. Now think about the small Cult animation "Afro Samurai Alfo" co-produced by Japan and the United States last year. Isn't it another typical comeback for Uncle Samuel? From the abuser to the savior, I read the Bible endlessly. It is compelling to join the underworld in the chaotic American society. He has a bad temper but will not be as reckless as Vincent. Since I said that we will never do it, don't stop me. By the way, it happened to be a good brainwash for two stupid British thieves. At the end of the film, the image of Jules suddenly became particularly stalwart. I remember that there is a saying that says "God is black"...
Bruce Willis / Butch, a
second-rate boxer, the underworld boss told him to deliberately lose the game and give up that damn it Dignity. But the weak who are always ignored are often the strongest. The ancestral gold pocket watch that has gone through "a lot of hardships" guided him to desire freedom like an eagle. He saved the underworld boss by repaying his morals. When Willis pulled out the samurai sword at the gay pawnshop, I knew Quentin didn’t. I will choose a chainsaw, haha. His girlfriend who likes to eat blueberry pie is really small, but this role adds a little warm color to the film, which is also a good thing.
Uma Thurman / Mia
When I was still thinking about the re-engraving of Bruce Lee's "bride", she had already jumped in front of us with a sexier image. I don't think Mia wants to cuckold her husband a little trouble. She is also lonely. At any rate, the wife of the gangster has also acted as a beautiful woman in the movie. Crazy waist dance and drug use may be the best way to squeeze out boredom and emptiness. I didn't understand the meaning of the cold jokes I told Vincent after dying.
Ving Rhames/Marsellus Wallace
The fat black guy is very interesting, you are the gang leader who has always used his status to scare people. Say "Pride only hurts" to Willis. However, the ending of this girl is quite miserable. It is the first time I have met the gang boss to such an end. Fortunately, the long-term domineering has stabilized his last remaining dignity. There are rules of the world.
Harvey Keitel/Mr. Wolf is
very cool and gentleman’s old man. The evil spirits like Vincent and Jules can only be resigned from being like a grandson of gray, who is very professional and particular about doing things while enjoying the fun of high efficiency. .
Some small characters
think that Quentin don’t wear suits and nightgowns. Did Jimmie change his wickedness because he has a tigress at home and work as a woman and a man who makes coffee every day? Unexpectedly, Quentin's voice is so thin; Tim Roth, a dumb and anxious couple who grabs money, is a little pumpkin Tim Roth Tim Roth Tim Roth Tim Roth Tim Roth! And the little white rabbit should be thankful that they met Jules, who was in the golden basin, washing his hands and memorizing the bible, otherwise there would be no bones left. The two actors were very engaged and invincible in love, ha ha. I always think what medical books the drug dealer wants for Mia's injection is related to religion. Actually, there is no need to watch this movie too carefully. Quentin does not need people to discover more of his thoughts, and many of them are biased and misleading. Does the director's thoughts need you to find the roots?
About OST
Quentin also has an important identity, he is an old record collector. There are many more vinyl records than CDs. Take "Kill Bill" as an example. If it weren't for a movie, I might not have heard "bang bang" (He shot me down...) in my life. The old Frank's daughter groaned back and forth in the left and right channels. It sounds good. It can be said that if there is no music, "Kill Bill" could really become a slaughterhouse for Uma Thurman alone (don't mention the eighty-eight person group to me, waste wood). Among the original soundtracks of "Pulp Fiction," I still know very little, and Chuck Berry still knows. But there is a strange phenomenon. Even if you have never watched a movie, you will fall in love with those songs for the first time when you listen to this OST. It seems to be made specifically for certain moments, and you never know those songs alone. of. Some people say that someday you are thrown to a deserted island and all you can carry is this record. It is said that Quentin will choose the soundtrack he needs from thousands of records and accompany the lines, but this often takes a long time. I like swing drug dance music "Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon" and "Surf Rider" full of black humor.
Finally, I would like to thank the Asuka subtitles team for their excellent translation. Many slang terms, including American vulgarity, are very authentic, which can fully demonstrate the black humor and satirical qualities of "Pulp Fiction". Otherwise, a harmony can't control so much.
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