Pulp Fiction

The first image we see on screen as the film begins is the definition of the word ‘pulp’ which has been quoted from the American heritage dictionary. The definition reads “a magazine or book containing lurid subject matter and being characteristically printed on rough, unfinished paper”. This practically defines that film as a messy, unfinished comic style movie which may link to the story not being in order throughout. The scene following introduces two very important characters, ‘pumpkin’ and ‘honeybun’. The scenario is set inside a tacky American diner with the couple both eating breakfast, whilst casually discussing their recent robbery attempts and how they could improve on their next crime, this is almost comical, especially when they take fourth their plan to rob the diner that they are in. Both of them stand up waving pistols around, shouting and swearing at the customers informing them of the robbery.


 Already from this short opening of the movie we understand that these are two of the main characters, they live in America, may not have much money as they are in a cheap diner, they are a criminals and that the film is going to be associated with gangsters. After this short prologue the scene breaks off and the title credits roll. This shows the title ‘PULP FICTION’ centred boldly in the screen with the actors names appearing in front of it, also accompanied by the lively soundtrack which is a rendition of the song 'Misirlou' . This really draws the audience in because not only is it a remake of a very old but famous song, but it is also very uplifted and successfully sets the tone for the rest of the film.