2. Pulp Fiction Opening Scene
1.
The opening of the film 'Pulp Fiction' starts with a
dictionary definition of the word 'Pulp'. The shot fades
in and out, and it is clear Tarantino wanted the
audience to think of the definition of the word as the
movie progresses. The shot is completely silent, this
may have been done so the audience can focus on the
words on the screen.
3. Pulp Fiction Opening Scene
2.
The film cuts to a medium shot which introduces the main
characters of the scene. The use of high-key lighting as well as
diegetic sound shows the audience that the two are in a busy/ public
environment.
The dialogue from the two reveals their identities as when we first
see them they seem to look like an ordinary couple. However
through the use of dialogue it is reveled to the audience that they
are professional criminals.
4. Pulp Fiction Opening Scene
3.
The over the shot is important here, as
the conversation between the two
continues to get more intense, as they
continue to talk about the crime they
are going to commit. The shot
continues to show them as an ordinary
couple which builds up tension for the
audience.
5. Pulp Fiction Opening Scene
5.
The close-up of the woman (who is referred to
as 'Honey Bunny') is key, as it shows the
emotion on her face when the two plan to
commit the crime in the diner. It alarms the
audience and creates a tense atmosphere.
6. Pulp Fiction Opening Scene
6.
The scene jumps to a quick shot of the man
sliding a gun over to the woman. This is
important as it shows how the two can't go
back now. The shot now shows how the
security of the diner has now disappeared
and the audience are left waiting for the crime
to take place.
7. Pulp Fiction Opening Scene
7.
The close up of the kiss really
goes against all the stereotypes of
the typical 'gangster' and/ or
'criminal'. It goes against any kind
of crime/ gangster film.
8. Pulp Fiction Opening Scene
8.
This is one of the most important scenes
in the opening sequence, as it is the
finale from the build up of the
conversation the two had been sharing,
throughout the beginning of the movie.
The man seems to be the dominant
figure in the shot as the woman can be
seen sat in the booth facing away from
the camera.
9. Pulp Fiction Opening Scene
9.
The closure of the opening sequence finishes with the man
and woman both threatening the customers in the coffee
shop. The scene freezes with the man and woman holding
guns, while the credits begin at the bottom of the screen and
the theme song begins playing. The audience is left to
wonder what happens, as the opening scene disappears
and the opening credits keep rolling.
10. Inspiration for our own piece.
Following the opening sequence of 'Pulp Fiction' I found the shots used
were very well handled. The use of close-ups really brought out the
themes of tension and anticipation.
The film also doesn't go with the natural concept of the genre. An example
is the couple being criminals, however the two are seen kissing and giving
each other romantic nick-names instead of being the typical 'gangster' or
'criminal'. I found this very interesting and would like to experiment with
this and see if it would fit into our project.
