1994 Quentin Tarantino
A film about 3 seemingly unrelated stories unfolds with a conversation in a coffee shop about the pros and cons of holding up liquor stores and banks.
The main characters thoughout are Vincent and Jules, two hitmen working for Marsellus Wallace. They are tasked with retrieving a briefcase containing something precious to Marsellus. The stories unfold and intertwine as the film unfolds.
Story #1: VINCENT VEGA AND MARSELLUS WALLACE'S WIFE
Vincent is asked to take Mia out to dinner while Marsellus is out of town. Mia has a $5 shake at Jack Rabbit Slims, after dinner Mia unwittingly OD's on Vincents heroin, what follows is probably one of the best bits of film ever.
Story #2: THE GOLD WATCH
Butch is a prize fighter asked to take a dive for cash by Marsellus, Butch agrees but plans to double cross Marcellus, more brutal and harrowing scenes after the fight.
Story #3: THE BONNIE SITUATION
After a 'miracle' while retieving the briefcase Vincent and Jules require the help of 'The Wolf' for a cleanup.
The acting and dialogue throughout are brilliant, I don't think there is a wasted line or scene in it. This was a groundbreaking movie when it was released, many have tried to match it, all have failed.
John Travolta, Samuel L Jackson, Bruce Willis, Tim Roth, Uma Thurman all had a string of movies after starring in this.
I haven't watched the top 4 yet, I thought I would save them till last, but at number 5 I'm gonna give this a 10/10
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