So I know how fantastic this movie is supposed to be. I just watched it, and I have to say I don't understand what all the hubbub is about. I know there's supposed to be a deeper meaning to the movie, but I'm just lost right now as to what it is. Can someone please try explaining the significance of the story? Because right now I have no clue what I just watched.
There really isn't a deeper meaning to the story. You're not missing anything. You just don't like it.
There is no deeper meaning. It's some of the best dialogue ever written, the story is ridiculous, and it's told in a nonlinear fashion.
Dang. Oh well, I love Django and Kill Bill. I'm probably gonna rent Inglorious Basterds this coming weekend
There is a deeper meaning, I'm just too lazy to explain it. Watch Sam Jackson's speech in the diner scene.
Yeah, I think the Hubbub is really over the dialogue. At least that's what I love about it. Banter just doesn't get any better. I mean, it's a great story as well, but that almost takes a backseat.
Probably the most quotable movie in history. I love its non-linear fashion and how the characters run into one another.
I consider Pulp Fiction to be one of the most overrated movies of all-time. It's in no way a bad film, it's just not the utter masterpiece that people hype it up to be. Inglourious Basterds easily blows Pulp Fiction out of the water.
Pulp Fiction is much more quotable and unique in its story telling. I mean it has so many iconic and memorable scenes, that you probably will remember for the rest of your life. I would say they are on par with each other but Inglorious Bastards is probably a slightly better movie overall. With that said - Pulp Fiction's soundtrack, dialogue and actor performances are so fucking good.
I love Inglorious Basterds, but it doesn't have the memorability (word?) that Pulp does. I guess can agree that probably is the generally better movie, but the scenes with Travolta and Jackson, forget about it. I don't think there is a soul alive that doesn't know "Say what again, mother fucker! I dare you! I double dare you!" Edit: I also can't believe it took me this long to point this out. My avatar isn't just about my love for Doctor Who. Anyone else seeing it? Lol
The phrase you're looking for is "staying power." Relevant to OP: https://philosophynow.org/issues/19...d_Nihilism_in_Quentin_Tarantinos_Pulp_Fiction There are parts of the analysis where the writer loses me, but this has really shaped the way I think about the film since I read it.