In the film Pulp Fiction, by Quentin Tarantino the theme of capitalism was truely apparent. From the discusion of what they call the Big Mac in France to the success of the gang boss Marcialles. It is somewhat hard to tell if Tarantino is against capitalism yet never the less it is quite obvious that it played a big part in making the film.
Tarantino's style is very different from most other film makers. He jumps from one story line to another. What makes it so successful is the fact that he is able to link the stories together so that they make perfect sense to the audience. Tarantino's films are also unique, in the symbolism he uses.
Quentin shows us the negative side of capitalism when Vincent (Travolta) takes Marcialles's wife Mia (Thurman) out to dinner. Mia orders a five dollar milk shake, showing her wealth. In the restroom, where most of the other women are straitening their hair, she snorts cocaine, which in this movie is the symbolism of wealth in the black market. Eventually Vincent ends up saving her from an overdose.
Another more obvious display of greed and capitalism is at the end when the couple rob the restraunt. The man explains to his wife that nobody ever thinks to rob a coffee shop and he makes the point that it is the perfect crime of opportunity.
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interesting! without you having the topic and explaining it i would never have noticed that. you're truly correct that capitalism is indeed a part of the movie. thinking back I'm unclear myself if he was against it or for it.
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