Recurring Theme
After so many years after its release, I have finally watched Quentin Tarantino's movie, Pulp Fiction. Never really knew what the movie was about. Whatever preconception I had was from the classic scene where John Travolta and Uma Thurman were dancing to the tune of Misirlou (gotta use that for my ringtone one of these days). I give it 2 thumbs up. It was 2.5 hours long, but it was very engaging and the pace was good. Although I watched it over the span of 3 days (one of my bad habits when it comes to non-pornographic movies, :P), it was good. Maybe because the whole movie was separated into nice inter-related short stories that are told in a broken timeline.
Kill Bill was also told the same way. Other similarities include the character of the rapist. In Kill Bill, The Bride was regularly raped by Bud in her comatose state. Marsellus Wallace, the gangster boss in Pulp Fiction was buggered by Zed while in captivity. Bud died a violent death by having his head bashed in between a door and the doorframe, whereas Zed had his nads blown off by a pump gun and later tormented to death with a blowtorch and pliers. Bud's ride was called the Pussy Wagon and the tow truck keys had a signature keychain with the same name. Zed on the other hand rode on a chopper, and his keychain was a giant "Z". Zed's accomplice Maynard was slashed to death by a katana and the finishing move a backhand stab, the same way one of O-ren Ishii's bodyguards died at the hand of The Bride in Kill Bill.
Another interesting point about the movie is the engaging dialogue between the characters. Much witty exchange and philosophical discourse, but in a very down to earth fashion. On the flipside, the most mundane things are presented in a very interesting manner. I especially liked Mia's conversation with Vincent about "uncomfortable silences"-- we can only share them with people we are really comfortable with. In Kill Bill II, we have Bill talking about how Clark Kent is Superman's critique on humanity. Superman is born as Superman and wears the Clark Kent costume to blend in, whereas Batman and Spiderman are human, and wear a costume to become superheroes. Clark Kent is portrayed as weak, without confidence and cowardly, which is how Superman sees us.
Do watch this masterpiece by Tarantino.
Kill Bill was also told the same way. Other similarities include the character of the rapist. In Kill Bill, The Bride was regularly raped by Bud in her comatose state. Marsellus Wallace, the gangster boss in Pulp Fiction was buggered by Zed while in captivity. Bud died a violent death by having his head bashed in between a door and the doorframe, whereas Zed had his nads blown off by a pump gun and later tormented to death with a blowtorch and pliers. Bud's ride was called the Pussy Wagon and the tow truck keys had a signature keychain with the same name. Zed on the other hand rode on a chopper, and his keychain was a giant "Z". Zed's accomplice Maynard was slashed to death by a katana and the finishing move a backhand stab, the same way one of O-ren Ishii's bodyguards died at the hand of The Bride in Kill Bill.
Another interesting point about the movie is the engaging dialogue between the characters. Much witty exchange and philosophical discourse, but in a very down to earth fashion. On the flipside, the most mundane things are presented in a very interesting manner. I especially liked Mia's conversation with Vincent about "uncomfortable silences"-- we can only share them with people we are really comfortable with. In Kill Bill II, we have Bill talking about how Clark Kent is Superman's critique on humanity. Superman is born as Superman and wears the Clark Kent costume to blend in, whereas Batman and Spiderman are human, and wear a costume to become superheroes. Clark Kent is portrayed as weak, without confidence and cowardly, which is how Superman sees us.
Do watch this masterpiece by Tarantino.
Comments
Haha. The specs right?
@Cyclo:
Yay!
@Anton:
Welcome. The oldies always come back. Haha.
@TwiZ:
Haha. Sure. DVD Exchange Program.
@Fable:
Good things come to those who wait. lol.
@DazedB:
I agree.
@WetCat:
WetDreams? Hehe