AsPulp Fictioncelebrates its 30th anniversary, star Samuel L. Jackson recreates his iconic Jules Winnfield speech from the film.1994’sPulp Fictionis the film that established director Quentin Tarantino as one of the most influential American directors of all time. The film, which tells a non-linear story about the intersecting lives of two hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and two diner thieves, features a number of memorable moments, including a speech from Jules in which he recites a passage from Ezekiel 25:17 before shooting one of his victims.
In a new video posted on X, formerly Twitter,Jacksonrecites Jules’Pulp Fictionspeech in its entirety while lounging on a couch. Check out Jackson’s video below:
“YOU KNOW I STILL GOT IT!!!! EZEKIEL 25:17,” Jackson writes in his caption. “HAPPY 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF PULP FICTION.”
What Jules' Speech Meant For Pulp Fiction
Jules Embodied What Made Tarantino’s Style Unique
Pulp Fictionremains one of the most beloved entries inTarantino’s impressive filmography. The movie continues to live on due to its filmmaking flourishes and strong writing, but also due to its memorable performances and perfect casting.Jules, to this day, remains one of the most iconic characters Jackson has ever playedand one of the most memorable characters Tarantino has ever written, and the Ezekiel speech is a major reason for this.
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Pulp Fictioncurrently enjoys a 92% on Rotten Tomatoesfrom critics and a 96% from audiences. Made on a budget of $85 million, the Tarantino film went on to gross $213.9 million worldwide, making it a smash success. What’s more, the film’s release would inspire countless imitations that featured non-linear plots and meandering, Tarantino-esque dialogue. Jules' speech is just one scene that helps the film stand the test of time, and no imitations have ever come close to capturing Jackson’s unique ability to recite Tarantino dialogue.
Our Take On Jules In Pulp Fiction
The Character Started Tarantino & Jackson’s Working Relationship
In lesser hands, the character of Jules may not have been as memorable, but Jackson is able to give the character a life of his own. To this day,Jackson remains one of the most exciting Tarantino collaborators. These two creatives seem to just operate on a similar wavelength, and Jules is really the first time that audiences saw this alchemy on screen.
Since working together onPulp Fiction, Tarantino and Jackson would collaborate on films likeJackie Brown(1997),Kill Bill: Vol 2(2004),Inglourious Basterds(2009),Django Unchained(2012), andThe Hateful Eight(2015).
The fact that Jackson can still recite hisJules speech fromPulp Fictionspeaks to how important the role was for him as well. It was this part, after all, that started his working relationship with Tarantino. Though 30 years may have passed,Pulp Fictionremains as powerful as ever, and Jules' speech is still just as captivating to watch.
Pulp Fiction
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Quentin Tarantino’s classic tale of violence and redemption follows the intertwining tales of three protagonists: hitman Vincent Vega, prizefighter Butch Coolidge, and Vincent’s business partner Jules Winnfield.
