It is so crazy, that yesterday we had a family party, and my mom came to me to request a song. In the next moment my Mom and Dad hit this whole choreography flawlessly. It was one of the coolest things they've ever done.
This has to be hands down one of the most iconic dance sequences in a Hollywood movie. It may seem simple but very fascinating. I can now see why Pulp Fiction is referenced in movies and in every conversation about movies.
Little bit of trivia, it's thought that the dance scene is based on the dance in Jean-Luc Godard's "Bande à part", which is a fun movie and definitely worth the watch.
Travolta should've won the Oscar that year. The dancing is fine but he's also showing his discomfort and worry that Marcellus will kill him if he steps over the line with Mia. Lots of tension and so funny too.
In an interview sometime after the movie was released, Uma said that she was terrified to do that scene with John because of his awesome talent as a dancer.
They both played their roles well. Both were good (for average schlubs); she, a little better than he. Neither looked professional or even coached. Travolta looked exactly like a middle-aged thug trying his best to recreate the moves from his youth while looking cool and tough.
Love how the dance is basically the subtext of their whole evening. Mia is young and pretty brash with her advances, constantly trying to pull Vincent in with moves that are charming, but forward; Vince, on the other hand, is closed off and a bit curt, but he clearly knows what his doing. Over the course of the dance, the two push and pull with each other, getting close at times, though ultimately drifting apart before it fades, each dancing their own, near each other.
I just love how Uma Thurman and John Travolta acted this scene. Mia dances with the reckless abandon of somebody who just wants to have fun. Vincent is slightly robotic and reserved, probably worrying about what Marcellus would think if he was watching. It’s just brilliant cinema.
Mia wants Vincent to F her, that's probably why Rocky Horror got tossed out a window because she flirted with him and probably asked for the foot massage.
Этот их танец - Это Шедевр, которого и близко никогда ни у кого не было и вряд-ли когда нибудь у кого и будет...Сила, Супер, можно смотреть бесконечно вновь и вновь, что я и делаю часто!!!
Tarantino told Uma and Travolta (paraphrasing) "I dont want you to dance perfectly, I want you to dance because I want the audience to see you dancing, having fun and enjoy seeing you dancing." Guess he accomplished his goal.
People who weren't alive back then just can't understand how huge it was to see John Travolta dance up on the big screen again. People who would've NEVER watched a movie like this went just to watch this one scene, and they left happy!
His dance scenes are always memorable. He dances with a quiet confidence from Saturday Night Fever, Grease, Pulp Fiction, just makes it feel like you can’t look away, mesmerizing.
Yes, he dances like he doesn't give a BLEEP what anyone thinks. I wish I could have that confidence on the floor instead of wondering how many people are in pain watching me
They didn't win, later in the movie when butch is in his apartment a commercial comes on the tv. It's a jack rabbits slims commercial saying the trophy was stolen
He was very specific he is one of the most specific director's he want the thing to be done according to his direction, there is very less improvisation said by Jamie Foxx
My parents used to get drunk and do this dance ALL the time when I was young. At the time I thought typical child thoughts "my parents are so embarrassing." Now I see they were just cultured 😂.
Remember seeing this with my Dad in '94, I was only 14...but after the movie Dad told me, "You know it was cool seeing John Travolta dance on screen again. A few years before you were born, he was bigger than the world when he did Saturday Night Fever." At the time it was only like 17 years earlier, but looking back on it now, movies meant a lot more to people, and seeing one of the big stars resurge to the top of Hollywood was a remarkable story, and Pulp Fiction relaunched Travolta's career on screen.
Yes, absolutely. There were more than a few raised eyebrows when he was cast in a Tarantino film. He was, in effect, a has-been-inseparable from the deeply unfashionable disco era that made his name. Then overnight he was cool again. Pulp Fiction posters were in every student house I visited in the mid 90s.
This scene always manages to make me crack a smile, two people living in uncertain times, high as fuck jamming out on the dance floor like a bunch of goons for the whole world to witness, it really emphasizes that no matter how crazy the circumstances in your life may be that there's always a reason to let loose and boogie, the humility of it all along with the chemistry between the two on-screen just reels you in, its a great movie with great actors who do such a good job together that it just looks like an honest genuine interaction.
My ex and I didn't have any overlap in music tastes, so didn't have a song. We decided to do this dance at our wedding, and had a bunch of people jump in at the same time when the scene ended. It was hella fun to do and to rehearse, I remember all of that quite fondly.
This is such a fun, iconic scene. I can’t tell you how it electrified the crowd in the theater. I saw this at the Edwards Tustin Marketplace on opening Friday night back in 1994. All the buzz was about how this was Travolta’s comeback (it was) and the audience loved the dialogue and scenes so far. It was like no other movie we’ve ever seen, really. Then this scene hits, and there was Travolta dancing on the big screen again. The crowd clapped, whistled and I made it a point to look around me at all the faces illuminated by the screen and it was nothing but huge, wide, perfect smiles…men, especially women, etc. for some reason, this genuine, joyous moment of movie-watching never left me and, nearly 30 years later I think back to that night when I see this scene. When the movie ended and I walked out into the night air, everybody was talking and laughing, quoting lines, discussing scenes, etc. it hit everyone upside the head like two bricks. This is one of my favorite moviegoing memories ever. You couldn’t fake/manufacture the buzz/excitement this scene generated. A nice little break from the weirdness, violence and rough language, so it was like everyone just exhaled and enjoyed themselves fully for three minutes. Corny, I know. But its 100% true. I’ve always felt lucky to have seen this thing n opening night with a Southern California audience.
You made me want to be there. I wanted you to keep going lol. I remember that feeling in the theater during Jurassic Park, Lion King and Titanic. I was a kid when Pulp Fiction was on video.
The greatest dance scene in film history!! The chemistry between Uma Thurman and John Travolta was electrifying! Nobody else could have played these roles! Pulp Fiction is such a human story with very human interactions and I believe it is a masterpiece!
Are you serious? Its good but no where near the greatest dance scene in film history . Not even close. Ever hear of Free Astaire Ginger Rodgers. Heck Even Travolta himself had better dance scenes in other movies.
The names of the dances they threw in together flawlessly in a "twist contest, " were the twist, the swim, the jerk, the monkey, and the cowboy . One of the coolest scenes of dance in any movie any time. Great job! Those two were fire right there!
I know there was some debate about using Travolta in this movie, but I honestly cannot imagine anyone else doing this scene justice. All the conflicting emotions written on his face are captivating.
@@euphoriaggaminghd Michael Madsen would be more believable as a hired killer, but he's not as likable. He's very believable as a psycho in Reservoir Dogs.
It is amazing how natural and confident Travolta appears on the dance floor. Most of us would look silly and uncoordinated if we tried these moves, but he always seems so at ease-in his element. Whether it be Grease, Michael, Look who's talking, SNF, Pulp Fiction, The Experts, or Urban Cowboy-John is the dance king of his generation. Kudos to Tarantino for bringing back some of the older movie stars and the great music we all know and love !
Earlier in this scene Mia talks about how she loves uncomfortable silences and that when you found someone you can share a silence with you found the right person. I think this scene foreshadows their relationship in which they both found each other but can’t follow through due to Marcelo . Also watch the last scene where Mia tells her pilot joke right before they end their date night (pilot) and never have a second date (tv show) again it’s beautiful
All I said was Catch Up, Ketchup . At the end of Uma and Travoltas date she tells him the joke from a TV Pilot she was in but never became a series.. Is that what you're talking about?
Mia dancing and shamelessly being silly yet passionate about her moves. That's when you know you got a special woman that takes you out of your comfort zone
Are we not gonna talk about how Chuck Berry was a lifelong sex offender and pervert? I guess it's more important to get an immaculate vibe going than discuss real things 🤷
from the comments ....... ahah .. that's life, some sing and dance like demoniacs, others cry and writhe from illness, we live, we chew bread! ... God grant us all health and prudence!
Lyrics It was a teenage wedding, and the old folks wished them well You could see that Pierre did truly love the mademoiselle And now the young monsieur and madame have rung the chapel bell "C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell They furnished off an apartment with a two room Roebuck sale The coolerator was crammed with TV dinners and ginger ale But when Pierre found work, the little money comin' worked out well "C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell They had a hi-fi phono, boy, did they let it blast Seven hundred little records, all rock, rhythm and jazz But when the sun went down, the rapid tempo of the music fell "C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell They bought a souped-up jitney, 'twas a cherry red '53 They drove it down to Orleans to celebrate the anniversary It was there that Pierre was married to the lovely mademoiselle "C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell
from the comments ....... ahah .. that's life, some sing and dance like demoniacs, others cry and writhe from illness, we live, we chew bread! ... God grant us all health and prudence!
No, man. Travolta was a trained dancer and wanted to become a professional dancer before his knee got injured, after which he went into acting. Tarantino even claimed the extras in the dance scene broke into applause after the take because they thought Travolta's moves were so good.
Did you see Travolta's dance scene in the movie "Michael"? It's a tough call, but I'll go with Michael, just like the other ladies on the dance floor😂 #IYKYK
John Travolta and Uma Thurman gave an outstanding performance in this movie. It is sad that John never won an Oscar. He is a brilliant actor and he can rock from the 70s.
He doesn't get an Oscar because he never licks anybody's ass in Hollywood. Now we all know what needs to be done to get an oscar.and John Travolta doesn't need it.
When I was a kid, I watched a lot of Jimmy Neutron. There was an episode that referenced this scene, when Jimmy has a party while his parents and out and him and Betty Quinlan dance on the table and do the dance move that Vincent does at 2:18. When I saw Pulp Fiction for the first time, I almost dropped dead when I realized that the cartoon I watched as a child made reference to this film.
+PsychicRaccoon The cartoon people might have been referencing "Pulp Fiction", but Tarantino himself included the move as a reference to the 1960s "Batman" TV show. Look up "the Batusi".
@@michaelcoleman8996 rewatched the movie and iv changed my mind, didnt really understand it the first time. I still think jules and vincents adventures and bruce williss chapters are better tho
The best twist ever! A great tune, great dancing, a classic. Thurman and Travolta are mesmerizing. I’ve watched the video over and over through the years.
The most iconic dance scene in history from pulp fiction, many people thought this was done in one take but the scene took 4 hrs to film as Tarantino is a perfectionist and during an interview, it was said the whole cast was transfixed watching them xxx
With no hard feelings intended, but this is the kind of dance almost every Indian can do, and almost all of us do this during baraat procession in Indian weddings, therefore I fail to see how this is an iconic performance, song indeed is amazing, but all of the Indian classical dances are way more iconic than this particular performance, may be because West is developing it's culture now after getting civilized modernly, whereas east is way more ahead of west in terms of culture and they are getting modernised now, may be it's just my personal view, but yeah this is how I see it.
@@pranavjoshi2920 I believe you are looking at this scene the wrong way. What makes this performance iconic is not exactly the dance itself. You can most definitely find a better dancing performance elsewhere. What I would like you to remember is that this scene comes from a movie that does not in the slightest prioritize itself with the things that you have mentioned. The actors in this scene are not attempting to display their "dancing prowess," nor present their culture. They are simply following the script they must follow as actors. It is only within context of the film that this particular scene attains its iconic reputation. Which is why I implore you to someday find the time and go to see this masterpiece of a film so you can personally understand the true significance of this dancing scene. TL;DR Your implications on culutural development in the east and west are interesting, to say the least, but I don't believe they have any relation to the meaning of this scene.
in that same year in 1994, John Travolta was the first actor offered the role to play forrest gump but he turned it down and went to pulp fiction. What kind of actor especially someone like John Travolta could turn down a role like that... but imagine what this film would have been like without him
@@kennikuhlmann-clark9860 why would Tom Hanks play vincent vega ? he had nothing to do with it, he weren't even in top 3 list to play forrest gump. John Travolta was selected to play forrest gump thats why i pointed it out. and whats wrong with john travolta playing forrest gump ? I never give a crap about who plays the role its the script and editing I look at and any actor would have gave the same performance. John Travolta can do anything
The WAY he looks at her while dancing, not starting continuously, but giving those intense glances...like " i want you, but i am cool here also, just like this...dancing" Classic
I mean honestly hes babysitting a girl thats his bosses wife. I wouldnt want to do a damn thing, especially knowing how ruthless her husband is. Damn this was a great movie, full of flavor and iconic characters.
@@Kermit_T_Frog kinda larry david " curb your enthusiasm" style lmao I love how in one scene they smiling then they cut to them being serious or something lmao the best editing.
I keep watching this again and again. There may be scenes where the dancing was better but I doubt there's another dancing scene with the same energy and exuberance. Sheer joie de vivre!!!
I love how she dances on beat but not quite all the time yet still has rhythm. I think that’s a really good movie portrayal of someone who can dance but is also high af lol. It would actually be super weird if she danced on point every time all the time and made everything sharp. If you think she dances bad at all you should remember her character is supposed to be super fucked up. She pulled this off so well.
Uma has that awkward beauty. Cute- beautiful. She is the girl in high school that gets high with the guys and they don't touch her. They all love her. Uber cool
Hey Universe!! Make pulp fiction: special edition/1.5 - Mia and Vincent! Includes the scene where Wallace throws man over balcony over "just a foot massage", more of the drive over during the od & a bonus of fox force 5!! #HellTheFuckYeah
I've always wondered what goes on inside a great movie directors' head like Quentin Tarantino when he creates a scene like this one. I mean this could easily be a very insignificant part of the movie, just two people dancing, right? But it isn't insignificant. Far from it. Tarantino has managed to turn this simple scene into one of the most iconic scenes in movie history and the chemistry between Mia and Vincent is just so great to watch. Everything about this scene is absolutely brilliant.
@@kozlorog Просто твое сердце спит! Чак Берри поёт офигенно! А актеры офигенно танцуют! И эта сценка "так себе" возбуждает умы многих в мире! Ну да, кроме тебя. Да и ладно, никто не обиделся. Даже Траволта! Живи безмятежно!
One of the best movies and probably one of the best dance scenes in all the movies. Loved it. Saw behind the scenes clip, this was pure magic and Tarantino was dancing on the sidelines as they filmed it. Loved this movie and this scene.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 💙✨
It is so crazy, that yesterday we had a family party, and my mom came to me to request a song. In the next moment my Mom and Dad hit this whole choreography flawlessly. It was one of the coolest things they've ever done.
That's some deep mom and dadlore
Wow lo hubieras grabado
Mi sueño es hacer eso con alguna pareja que tenga
@@Jellonaa😂😂
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This has to be hands down one of the most iconic dance sequences in a Hollywood movie. It may seem simple but very fascinating. I can now see why Pulp Fiction is referenced in movies and in every conversation about movies.
Little bit of trivia, it's thought that the dance scene is based on the dance in Jean-Luc Godard's "Bande à part", which is a fun movie and definitely worth the watch.
this and the one in blonde chicks LMAO
I love it, it's so timeless. 😊
It looks like majestic sword fighting rather than dance.
don;t forget the dance in Michael, awesome.
Far from being in the top 10
Travolta should've won the Oscar that year. The dancing is fine but he's also showing his discomfort and worry that Marcellus will kill him if he steps over the line with Mia. Lots of tension and so funny too.
Jj Harris Tom Hanks rightfully won for Forrest Gump.
Jj Harris Samuel l Jackson should’ve won best supporting actor for sure
@@louiemeister9646 Martin Landau was awesome in Ed wood.
@@zeppelin342 FORREST GUMP AND PULP FICTION CAME OUT THE SAME YEAR???
@@jesusjavierondo6774 but Samuel L Jackson was even better
John Travolta is a genius. A man who was remembered not for films, but for dancing in films. Pulp Fiction, Saturday Night Fever
Grease
Michael
@@guada3250 Michael is the best!
So is the same with Christopher Walken!
Also urban cowboy and grease
This will forever be one of the most iconic scenes in cinematic history
No
@@bookeblade Who asked? 🤓
@@bookeblade Yes
@@bookeblade
There really isn't anything groundbreaking in this scene
this is such a weirdly beautiful scene
Both weird and beautiful 😁
Yes,one of the most iconic scenes in cinema
@@COMMODOOSA boohoo
@@COMMODOOSA boohoo
@@COMMODOOSA why would you say that? ;(
1994, what a year for movies!
Pulp Fiction
Forrest Gump
Speed
Lion King
Dumb and Dumber
Shawshank Redemption
Don't forget Leon the Professional, that Natalie Portman's debut was just outstanding
Liam Gallagher jeez
The crow ?
And worst year to be in for oscar nominations
Entrevista con el vampiro
simply, this man was born for this
You must dance, thats an order 🤣
Jajaaj ese tío baila mejor que yo
Me, watching in 1994 : Aah, I missed the 50's
Me, watching in 2019 : Aah, I missed the 90's
Çok haklısın kanka
Me, wacthing in 2030: ahh...
@@tef8873 ahh i miss the clean world
How old are you?
Great quote and great point :)
In an interview sometime after the movie was released, Uma said that she was terrified to do that scene with John because of his awesome talent as a dancer.
Really?
@@noelpalma4947 ever seen saturday night fever?
They both played their roles well. Both were good (for average schlubs); she, a little better than he. Neither looked professional or even coached. Travolta looked exactly like a middle-aged thug trying his best to recreate the moves from his youth while looking cool and tough.
@@burkean well he couldnt dance well because it would look odd. The character isn't supposed to be a great dancer.
She also said she hated the background song and asked Tarantino to change it
This is about as iconic as a movie scene can get
the whole movie is iconic
Michael Kelly how is that iconic
+Stefy Garcia you recognize it out of a Million as terrentinos work
+Anthony DUBOIS I don't get the pun
Michael Kelly Well Star Wars is more iconic
Love how the dance is basically the subtext of their whole evening. Mia is young and pretty brash with her advances, constantly trying to pull Vincent in with moves that are charming, but forward; Vince, on the other hand, is closed off and a bit curt, but he clearly knows what his doing. Over the course of the dance, the two push and pull with each other, getting close at times, though ultimately drifting apart before it fades, each dancing their own, near each other.
Dude, that's way to much!!! Just having fun dancing!!!
@@rickgray2465no let him cook
It's not that deep bro
I just love how Uma Thurman and John Travolta acted this scene.
Mia dances with the reckless abandon of somebody who just wants to have fun. Vincent is slightly robotic and reserved, probably worrying about what Marcellus would think if he was watching.
It’s just brilliant cinema.
Also Mia was on coke and Vince was on heroin lol
wow
Mia wants Vincent to F her, that's probably why Rocky Horror got tossed out a window because she flirted with him and probably asked for the foot massage.
Yeah, Mia was high on blow, and Vincent was high on dope. It plays into the scene perfectly.
You're overthinking it, pal.
The woman is drunk and coked up.
The guy is on mega-heroin and just drank a $5 shake.
That's all.
One of the most iconic scenes in film history.
Fax
@@Rcheek2299 Carfax
Why?
Lmao how exactly?
@@howboutta its one of the most well known movies and one of the most well known scenes in that movie
I swear I wish I could erase the whole movie from my memory so that I watch it for the first time again. Masterpiece.
+dandelion burdock me too
+dandelion burdock Doesn't get old though, does it?
+dandelion burdock i have never seen this movie, i guess im lucky it be my first time when ever i do watch it
+Stormtrooper Mark well, I do hope you enjoy it and don't forget to share a tasty burger! !!
+dandelion burdock I never watched it sucker!
Quentin Tarantino’s behind the camera mouthing the words “John, socks off”
Oh, He definitely was
❤🎉❤🎉
I love it when she changes her voice to pronounce their names 😆
Yeah, me too
Me three ✨
Me fourth
Me fifth
She’s crazy
" *I* do believe that Marsellus *MY* husband *YOUR* boss told *YOU* to take *ME* out and do whatever *I* wanted"
Nikola Stojakovic I feel like she’s supposed to show someone on coke
Here in Italy many girls still feel that way...
Damn this dialogue is good
@@MegaChigga *gold, pure gold:)
English of this part､ it is easy to understand very much!！(^-^)
All I want in life is for someone to recreate this with me.
Where do u live ?
Noor Light bruh
@@rkfilms875
I'll fucking recreate this ! I've been practicing it
Nice last name. easy to recreate comes naturally
Doin it my kid's wedding!
Этот их танец - Это Шедевр, которого и близко никогда ни у кого не было и вряд-ли когда нибудь у кого и будет...Сила, Супер, можно смотреть бесконечно вновь и вновь, что я и делаю часто!!!
It's brilliant that there quotes on here in so many different languages...all loving this!
Priviet
Tarantino told Uma and Travolta (paraphrasing) "I dont want you to dance perfectly, I want you to dance because I want the audience to see you dancing, having fun and enjoy seeing you dancing."
Guess he accomplished his goal.
"ms. mia wallace"
how about that fella over here?
" *V I N C E N T V E G A* "
I think that she's actually said "Pussy Wega". 😎
Lol I had no idea what she said
she does say “pussy vega” back in the day we all had a vhs on rewinding it to find out hahahah those old days 😂😂😂
@@MrMedors hahhahaba
@George Glass its a joke lol
Tarantino knows how to immortalize moments. He´s really a master. We never forget this scene.
" Martin and Louis or Amos and Andy?"
lmao both are so damn delicious!
Please Quinten make more movies.
Rock roll 🎸-
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If it wasn’t for John Travolta this would of been just the twist dance, he got director to do all this
Right, never !
Ein absoluter Kultfilm, mit genialen Schauspielern, einen Kult- Regisseur und eine der wohl bekanntesten Tanz- Scenen der Filmgeschichte. Absolut Top.
Quautum calculas of c
She dances like I do when I'm home alone, but she does it confidently.
So fucking relatable
April Jones and on Uma Thurman, even THAT dance looks sexy as hell
U should try it on cocain
pmsl
John can dance too but what about Vincent?
People who weren't alive back then just can't understand how huge it was to see John Travolta dance up on the big screen again. People who would've NEVER watched a movie like this went just to watch this one scene, and they left happy!
His dance scenes are always memorable. He dances with a quiet confidence from Saturday Night Fever, Grease, Pulp Fiction, just makes it feel like you can’t look away, mesmerizing.
Don’t forget urban cowboy!
@@sundaydsus Or "Michael". He smelled like cookies!
Yes you can't take your eyes off of him he's so mesmerizing in deed
Yes, he dances like he doesn't give a BLEEP what anyone thinks. I wish I could have that confidence on the floor instead of wondering how many people are in pain watching me
Mr Cotter
iconic scene
iconic music
iconic movie
This dancing scene never gets old.
It is getting better like a good bottle of wine.
wine actually gets bad with age FYY . Its a cognac thats gets better .
@@jimlopke8699 You sure about that comment......
its stolen from a Fellini Film "Otto et mezzo"
While fine wines may improve with age, cheap wines should be consumed within 2 years of bottling.
Unlike the actors in this scene xD
They didn't win, later in the movie when butch is in his apartment a commercial comes on the tv. It's a jack rabbits slims commercial saying the trophy was stolen
Waaah! I'ma watch this again and get back with you. I"m excited to discover such a detail... If'n you ain't lying...
OMG
Osvaldo Guimarães its in the scene where butch is in Vince's apartment it's on the tv
Really? I could've sworn that when they go back to her house she was holding a trophy. I'm about to go back and watch it.
+DankZesty _ We never saw Vinz Apartment?
This scene will live on forever with time ❤
😍
This Is a remake of the same scene in Fellini' 8 1/2
It's funny to think that Tarantino's last direction for this scene was "Dance as if you were having a good time". Brilliant.
i thought he was quite specific, he said so on graham norton
He was quite specific in wanting Uma to dance like Duchess in The Aristocats
He was very specific he is one of the most specific director's he want the thing to be done according to his direction, there is very less improvisation said by Jamie Foxx
"WITH MORE LEG MOVMENT"
The opposite is true, check out Tarantino interviews
Remember, while this was being shot, Tarantino was doing the exact same dance moves behind the camera the entire time.
so what
생각하니까 개웃기네ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Wait
WHY
altovelli08 there is video of him dancing with them, search it up if you haven’t seen it it’s fucking great
@Thomas Corley wuuut ?🤣🤣
I wish Quintin Tarantino would cast both Uma Thurman and John Travolta in another movie together again
A little late for that now, wish it happened 15 years ago.
I think Travolta is like crazy now lr some shit so that's probably not happening
They were together on that movie with The Rock and Vince Vaughn
He wouldn't. That's why he doesn't make a lot of the same mistakes studios do by selling out. He carries his art.
They did.It's called Be Cool.
One of the greatest scenes in the history of cinema
My parents used to get drunk and do this dance ALL the time when I was young. At the time I thought typical child thoughts "my parents are so embarrassing." Now I see they were just cultured 😂.
Your parents sound fun
I love your parents just based on this…
Twist again man I heard it at so many parties old and Young I idec it I die dancing to it it’s a good fucking some
You parents got drunk "ALL" the time when you were a young child?
Funny my dad use to get drunk and punch my mom's face and I thought they are cultured...
I don't know why but there's just something cool and charming about Mia Wallace's dancing
I can't take my eyes off of her
Uma is gangster
@Rooster yes she is.
It's so oddly adorable, I love it
Yes there is. It's her.
Remember seeing this with my Dad in '94, I was only 14...but after the movie Dad told me, "You know it was cool seeing John Travolta dance on screen again. A few years before you were born, he was bigger than the world when he did Saturday Night Fever." At the time it was only like 17 years earlier, but looking back on it now, movies meant a lot more to people, and seeing one of the big stars resurge to the top of Hollywood was a remarkable story, and Pulp Fiction relaunched Travolta's career on screen.
Yes, absolutely. There were more than a few raised eyebrows when he was cast in a Tarantino film. He was, in effect, a has-been-inseparable from the deeply unfashionable disco era that made his name. Then overnight he was cool again. Pulp Fiction posters were in every student house I visited in the mid 90s.
Now that sounds like a cool dad there 👍🏼
Thanks for sharing this story
Thanks for the story. Enjoyed it
Helps add perspective to a world that I didn’t exist in and I appreciate that opportunity
The way they dance, they are the perfect duo. Great offset
This scene always manages to make me crack a smile, two people living in uncertain times, high as fuck jamming out on the dance floor like a bunch of goons for the whole world to witness, it really emphasizes that no matter how crazy the circumstances in your life may be that there's always a reason to let loose and boogie, the humility of it all along with the chemistry between the two on-screen just reels you in, its a great movie with great actors who do such a good job together that it just looks like an honest genuine interaction.
That is the truth. It always makes me smile too
Beautiful critique. Thank you 🙏
I LOVE IT 😍❣️💓💓💝
The song definitely helps! Love it
Sir, this is a Wendy's
Disney princess: **starts singing**
Every animal around her: 1:30
Underrated comment bro
Agustin Segovia ok this is gold 💀
common, man. Who cares about those dumbasses from Disney🤨
lmfao
I cannot put into words how accurate this is
these are the only two people who can make dancing like this look absolutely sick
You might also like Jason & Katie. ruclips.net/video/T7XfKf46iZY/видео.html RIP Jason.
My ex and I didn't have any overlap in music tastes, so didn't have a song. We decided to do this dance at our wedding, and had a bunch of people jump in at the same time when the scene ended. It was hella fun to do and to rehearse, I remember all of that quite fondly.
Sorry to hear it's in the past but all I took from this is that a lack of commonality in music taste gonna be a problem in marriage
This is such a fun, iconic scene. I can’t tell you how it electrified the crowd in the theater. I saw this at the Edwards Tustin Marketplace on opening Friday night back in 1994. All the buzz was about how this was Travolta’s comeback (it was) and the audience loved the dialogue and scenes so far. It was like no other movie we’ve ever seen, really. Then this scene hits, and there was Travolta dancing on the big screen again. The crowd clapped, whistled and I made it a point to look around me at all the faces illuminated by the screen and it was nothing but huge, wide, perfect smiles…men, especially women, etc. for some reason, this genuine, joyous moment of movie-watching never left me and, nearly 30 years later I think back to that night when I see this scene. When the movie ended and I walked out into the night air, everybody was talking and laughing, quoting lines, discussing scenes, etc. it hit everyone upside the head like two bricks. This is one of my favorite moviegoing memories ever. You couldn’t fake/manufacture the buzz/excitement this scene generated. A nice little break from the weirdness, violence and rough language, so it was like everyone just exhaled and enjoyed themselves fully for three minutes. Corny, I know. But its 100% true. I’ve always felt lucky to have seen this thing n opening night with a Southern California audience.
Used to live in Tustin and go to that same theater…up the escalator! I miss OC.😢
I love that theater. I’ve seen many movies there. I didn’t expect to see a Tustin local in the comments section, so this made me smile.
What a lovely reminiscence! Thank you 😊
You made me want to be there. I wanted you to keep going lol. I remember that feeling in the theater during Jurassic Park, Lion King and Titanic. I was a kid when Pulp Fiction was on video.
what i wouldn’t give to be there in that theater with you dude
The greatest dance scene in film history!! The chemistry between Uma Thurman and John Travolta was electrifying! Nobody else could have played these roles! Pulp Fiction is such a human story with very human interactions and I believe it is a masterpiece!
I could
@@robertkajdanovic6090 lol, yeah, there are several who could pull that off- but it is a good scene.
Plenty of actors could. Great scene regardless
Are you serious? Its good but no where near the greatest dance scene in film history . Not even close. Ever hear of Free Astaire Ginger Rodgers. Heck Even Travolta himself had better dance scenes in other movies.
@@glennwatson3313 you’re right- i think the irrational exuberance is more due to the amazing film than the dancing scene itself ;)
The names of the dances they threw in together flawlessly in a "twist contest, " were the twist, the swim, the jerk, the monkey, and the cowboy . One of the coolest scenes of dance in any movie any time. Great job! Those two were fire right there!
yeah John Travolta knows how to dance...!!
Смотрела много раз ,в восторге особенно от этого сюжета, балдею!!!!!!
@@ishanmarjan he was in a few musicals, but was best in this. Pure 🔥
You could see that Pierre did truly love the Mademoiselle
I guess you haven't seen Saturday night Fever. This was lame
One of the most Iconic scenes in modern film…. Phenomenal!!!
I know there was some debate about using Travolta in this movie, but I honestly cannot imagine anyone else doing this scene justice. All the conflicting emotions written on his face are captivating.
I think they wanted Gary Oldman and a few other actors for the part at first but Travolta ended up getting it.
@@MrHubert09 Tarantino originally wanted Michael madsen and apparently even Daniel day Lewis was an option but im glad he stuck with Travolta
@@euphoriaggaminghd Michael Madsen would be more believable as a hired killer, but he's not as likable. He's very believable as a psycho in Reservoir Dogs.
@@puepole him and Travolta’s character are brothers in the Tarantino universe too
@@Teddy-hk2qx I think originally there was going to be a movie about the Vega brothers, but it didn’t came to fruition due to scheduling conflicts.
My wedding dance has been chosen
You need to check out Down the road apiece by the refreshments for a wedding dance , with the old couple dancing .
What about the bride, fella?
@reaniii my wedding dance also has been chosen .
Hi Shoto, are you getting married to Momo?
Mine is chosen as well.
It is amazing how natural and confident Travolta appears on the dance floor. Most of us would look silly and uncoordinated if we tried these moves, but he always seems so at ease-in his element. Whether it be Grease, Michael, Look who's talking, SNF, Pulp Fiction, The Experts, or Urban Cowboy-John is the dance king of his generation. Kudos to Tarantino for bringing back some of the older movie stars and the great music we all know and love !
He is professional. Of course he knows what he is doing.
Saturday night fever, john dominates the dance floor.❤
Travolta has a professional choreographer and 2 weeks of rehearsing this.
BTW: Tarantino was recorded on a video discussing how he scripted that scene.
I’m fairly certain he was a professional dancer before he started acting
Great scene from what in my humble opinion is one of the truely greatest movies of all time.
Pretty certain this scene was an excuse by Tarantino to get Uma Thurman's shoes off.
Once again
Cause we all know how Tarantino like his feet 😂
His foot fetish is nasty af but Uma is a goddess as always
@@mikehawk871 I never knew that!
Really? Lol
Earlier in this scene Mia talks about how she loves uncomfortable silences and that when you found someone you can share a silence with you found the right person. I think this scene foreshadows their relationship in which they both found each other but can’t follow through due to Marcelo . Also watch the last scene where Mia tells her pilot joke right before they end their date night (pilot) and never have a second date (tv show) again it’s beautiful
TV show? Marcello? I thought it was Marsellus....
Catch-up Ketchup
@@tonys4396 Where is the tv show? It doesn't exist.
All I said was Catch Up, Ketchup . At the end of Uma and Travoltas date she tells him the joke from a TV Pilot she was in but never became a series.. Is that what you're talking about?
@@lisajensen9395 ( are used to group an analogy)
1977 - Saturday Night Fever
1978 - Grease
1994 - Pulp Fiction
John Travolta rules movie dancing!
bellissima scena!
marc80s and staying alive :D
what about Staying Alive (1983) , great movie!
Marisol Z It is !
You forgot Urban Cowboy! A great movie! Teresa S.
I love how you can tell who did a line and who’s on dope by their dances ahaha
Mia dancing and shamelessly being silly yet passionate about her moves. That's when you know you got a special woman that takes you out of your comfort zone
she's trying to hit Vincent
Vincent is a good dancer and he’s high so he doesn’t really feel nervous, he probably just feels like he’ll get too close to her if he dances.
thats right
Mia is on coke and Vincent is on heroin. That's why she's fast and jerky and he's slow and smooth.
Are we not gonna talk about how IMMACULATE the vibe is.
Nope. I'd rather feel it
Yes it is absolutely!
I have to Google immaculate mean
Are we not gonna talk about how Chuck Berry was a lifelong sex offender and pervert? I guess it's more important to get an immaculate vibe going than discuss real things 🤷
from the comments ....... ahah .. that's life, some sing and dance like demoniacs, others cry and writhe from illness, we live, we chew bread! ... God grant us all health and prudence!
I wish they had clubs like this now
they have clubs sort of like this
Where?
Go to NYC
you're looking in the wrong places, they're everywhere
Not where I come from
Meanwhile Tarantino vibing behind the camera
Imagine being john travolta and get told to dance good.
He actually in his youth was a professional dancer, which makes this funnier
Well Grease and SNF come to mind. Like he knows how to dance in some movies.
metropolis it not just know how, it make it beautiful and make it to the top.
I’m sure the script was intentionally being ironic
Imagine dancing with John Travolta
This is one of my favorite scenes in this movie and Uma Thurman and John Travolta were badass.
It's one of my favorite scenes of all movies.. Quentin Tarantino was dancing behind the camera all the time :)
questo ballo tra una yonny mi fa impazzire
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My husband and I, do this dance all the time when we get drunk! 😂
Life goals.
Don't reproduce.
I'm going to have to try that with my fella 😂
Yes girl! :-)
😂
Lyrics
It was a teenage wedding, and the old folks wished them well
You could see that Pierre did truly love the mademoiselle
And now the young monsieur and madame have rung the chapel bell
"C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell
They furnished off an apartment with a two room Roebuck sale
The coolerator was crammed with TV dinners and ginger ale
But when Pierre found work, the little money comin' worked out well
"C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell
They had a hi-fi phono, boy, did they let it blast
Seven hundred little records, all rock, rhythm and jazz
But when the sun went down, the rapid tempo of the music fell
"C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell
They bought a souped-up jitney, 'twas a cherry red '53
They drove it down to Orleans to celebrate the anniversary
It was there that Pierre was married to the lovely mademoiselle
"C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell
Almost every scene in this movie is a classic is some way or another. Pulp Fiction was truly a masterpiece.
because of travolta
glorified horse but great nonetheless
Totally agree, one of my all time favs!!!
@@BillSW more because of Jackson
from the comments ....... ahah .. that's life, some sing and dance like demoniacs, others cry and writhe from illness, we live, we chew bread! ... God grant us all health and prudence!
Hair style of Mia Wallace is very pretty.
It looks good on her. It seems like the females who can pull it off are pretty.
I LOVE IT SO MUCH GOD DAMN IT
IM SO LONELY
Open Text i would look like Dora with it
Travolta, with really just above average dance skills, has been in some of the most iconic dance scenes in movie history. What an awesome scene.
Are u kidding, he can dance!
He has experience with playing in Grease. He can dance!
@@lydiahernandez4700 i love watching him dance 💝
No, man. Travolta was a trained dancer and wanted to become a professional dancer before his knee got injured, after which he went into acting. Tarantino even claimed the extras in the dance scene broke into applause after the take because they thought Travolta's moves were so good.
Have you not seen him in Saturday night fever?!
Best dance scene in cinema history
Did you see Travolta's dance scene in the movie "Michael"? It's a tough call, but I'll go with Michael, just like the other ladies on the dance floor😂 #IYKYK
John Travolta and Uma Thurman gave an outstanding performance in this movie. It is sad that John never won an Oscar. He is a brilliant actor and he can rock from the 70s.
He doesn't get an Oscar because he never licks anybody's ass in Hollywood.
Now we all know what needs to be done to get an oscar.and John Travolta doesn't need it.
When I was a kid, I watched a lot of Jimmy Neutron. There was an episode that referenced this scene, when Jimmy has a party while his parents and out and him and Betty Quinlan dance on the table and do the dance move that Vincent does at 2:18. When I saw Pulp Fiction for the first time, I almost dropped dead when I realized that the cartoon I watched as a child made reference to this film.
+PsychicRaccoon The cartoon people might have been referencing "Pulp Fiction", but Tarantino himself included the move as a reference to the 1960s "Batman" TV show. Look up "the Batusi".
+TheInflicted it's actually called the batdance. Batman does it in an episode of the original 60s series
I Remember that episode
You guys just blew my fucking mind
nickleodeon give zero fucks
This was my favorite chapter of the entire film
Or the last one
@@joshcare8532 last one was so unsatisfying
@@liamomaonaigh9743 how could you say that? The diner scene is so iconic
@@michaelcoleman8996 rewatched the movie and iv changed my mind, didnt really understand it the first time. I still think jules and vincents adventures and bruce williss chapters are better tho
This movie is filled with iconic scenes. This scene, the burger scene, the Bible verse monolog, the diner robbery. Brilliant
Do we all agree that this is one of the most legendary scene in cinema?
Tarantino promotes blood lust....Satanic violence unleashed on the innocent. and you love it.
@@yoretabio4537 Cannot agree with u more
What makes it legendary ?
But..why?? why everyone loved this scene so much? 🙃
In someways, I envy John Travolta’s life in this movie. No money concerns, functioning drug addict, capable dancer.
Michael Slotter
Yes, well he has all of that in real life including a a Boeing Jet that he fly's himself. Hell with the movie I want his real life.
@Mark Ray but..but..he shot Martin in the face
@@ArthurBrinkman-c5z so you'd be okay with living as a closeted homosexual?
@@devonmartinski6596 You already do Michael, I don't see why you see a problem with it.
@@JohnSmith47534 No, no he didn't. He shot Marvin in the face.
One of the most memorable scenes in movie history. This will never get old.
Я когда выпью, тоже так умею😛
boring
You must not watch a lot of movies then.
@@mysticredknight ummm, this is actually like one of the most famous scenes of all time, it's iconic as hell
Gotta be in the top 1000 scenes in movie history, and that's a big pond.
Happy 30th Anniversary Pulp Fiction, one of the greatest iconic movies of the 90s and definitely the best film directed by Quentin Tarantino ❤💛
The best twist ever! A great tune, great dancing, a classic. Thurman and Travolta are mesmerizing. I’ve watched the video over and over through the years.
Brilliant dance scene,!!!!!!
Travolta and Thurman Rock on!!!!!!
As to me, Thurman is awfull. Travolta - yes, he is good!
@@ОльгаСоболенская-х7з Agree! He's all grace, dance ability, and sex appeal, she's none of those.
Смотрю у же 20 дет лучего ни чего не видела😅😅😅😅
The most iconic dance scene in history from pulp fiction, many people thought this was done in one take but the scene took 4 hrs to film as Tarantino is a perfectionist and during an interview, it was said the whole cast was transfixed watching them xxx
and now I am more interested in a documentary about the filming of the dance, than the dance itself.
With no hard feelings intended, but this is the kind of dance almost every Indian can do, and almost all of us do this during baraat procession in Indian weddings, therefore I fail to see how this is an iconic performance, song indeed is amazing, but all of the Indian classical dances are way more iconic than this particular performance, may be because West is developing it's culture now after getting civilized modernly, whereas east is way more ahead of west in terms of culture and they are getting modernised now, may be it's just my personal view, but yeah this is how I see it.
@@pranavjoshi2920 whats your definition of culture in this case?
@@pranavjoshi2920 it's iconic because it's cheesy not because it's a good dance, lol.
@@pranavjoshi2920 I believe you are looking at this scene the wrong way. What makes this performance iconic is not exactly the dance itself. You can most definitely find a better dancing performance elsewhere. What I would like you to remember is that this scene comes from a movie that does not in the slightest prioritize itself with the things that you have mentioned. The actors in this scene are not attempting to display their "dancing prowess," nor present their culture. They are simply following the script they must follow as actors. It is only within context of the film that this particular scene attains its iconic reputation. Which is why I implore you to someday find the time and go to see this masterpiece of a film so you can personally understand the true significance of this dancing scene.
TL;DR
Your implications on culutural development in the east and west are interesting, to say the least, but I don't believe they have any relation to the meaning of this scene.
The only reasons people download this song:
-They love Chuck Berry
-They saw Pulp Fiction
-Both
Whole 😘
Because every atom of Travolta's moves is sex dirty rotten sex
Both, but Pulp Fiction introduced me to Chuck Berry
And Chuck Berry introduced me to Pulp Fiction and Back to the Future.
Bob Seger sings this Song also
Yes i love it ❤
I love how Mia leads and Vincent adjusts to follow and make it look good. He a good dancer.
in that same year in 1994, John Travolta was the first actor offered the role to play forrest gump but he turned it down and went to pulp fiction. What kind of actor especially someone like John Travolta could turn down a role like that... but imagine what this film would have been like without him
@@Gencturk92 Haha... could you imagine Tom Hanks playing Vincent Vega, and John Travolta playing Gump, in a simple twist of fate?
@@kennikuhlmann-clark9860 why would Tom Hanks play vincent vega ? he had nothing to do with it, he weren't even in top 3 list to play forrest gump. John Travolta was selected to play forrest gump thats why i pointed it out.
and whats wrong with john travolta playing forrest gump ? I never give a crap about who plays the role its the script and editing I look at and any actor would have gave the same performance. John Travolta can do anything
Grease probably helped
@@sisingh3549 I'm thinking Saturday Night Fever and Staying Alive helped even more. ruclips.net/video/LUID0jSh2Ic/видео.html
Mia: You wanna dance?
Vincent: No
Mia: Why not?
Vincent: Not as good as I was 16 years ago
Kanani Alvara bruh he’s better
Better dancer than Uma, honestly.
Mia: You mean 17? 18 even?
God she’s a hell of a woman.
And a whole lot of love
I'm madly in love with her, I don't know if I want her or want to be her
@@jeanmichellelaurent BOTH
I love how since this was a serious film, it wasn’t expected for Travolta to dance, but he did anyways. Another masterpiece by Tarantino
It's 10 times more fucking romantic than twilight, Vincent and Mia are pure chimestry, even they're not couple
agree!!!!
you're so right and we all know it, top shout
The WAY he looks at her while dancing, not starting continuously, but giving those intense glances...like " i want you, but i am cool here also, just like this...dancing" Classic
no it's not lol..
Anything is more romantic that twilight
This scene made the film ! Unforgettable !
The whole movie is unforgettable
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Her dancing is wild and fiery and his is more controlled and smooth and it creates some amazing chemistry
Cause he smokes weed while she does heroin.
@@SympatheticNightmare you mean Vincent is a junkie and mia snorts coke
I forgot just how good this scene was🎉🎉
This is my 41th time watching this... pulp fiction is my religion.
Do i need to see a doctor?
saurabh sutar
Do you mean 41st
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maybe he has a lisp
saurabh sutar: Would you like a royale with cheese??
I love Vincent's change in demeanour from "no, no, no", to "alright, Mia", just before they dance. It's subtle but done so well by Travolta.
He low-key wanted to dance 🤣🤣
There was a cut after he said no, and before his "change in demeanor." No continuity at all that I could see.
I mean honestly hes babysitting a girl thats his bosses wife. I wouldnt want to do a damn thing, especially knowing how ruthless her husband is. Damn this was a great movie, full of flavor and iconic characters.
@@Kermit_T_Frog kinda larry david " curb your enthusiasm" style lmao I love how in one scene they smiling then they cut to them being serious or something lmao the best editing.
He didn't have any choice ha
I keep watching this again and again. There may be scenes where the dancing was better but I doubt there's another dancing scene with the same energy and exuberance. Sheer joie de vivre!!!
This dance worth of the whole movie
John Travolta is showing that dancing is not about how many movements you make but how you make them
Ooooso
- Wanna dance?
John Travolta: - No.
*universe explodes*
Greta M. 😅😅😅😅😅
I love how she dances on beat but not quite all the time yet still has rhythm. I think that’s a really good movie portrayal of someone who can dance but is also high af lol. It would actually be super weird if she danced on point every time all the time and made everything sharp. If you think she dances bad at all you should remember her character is supposed to be super fucked up. She pulled this off so well.
Uma has that awkward beauty. Cute- beautiful. She is the girl in high school that gets high with the guys and they don't touch her. They all love her. Uber cool
This forever will be one of my all time favorite movie !
The scenes with Mia and Vincent were the best parts of the movie.
Yea shes my favorite character ever
Hey Universe!! Make pulp fiction: special edition/1.5 - Mia and Vincent! Includes the scene where Wallace throws man over balcony over "just a foot massage", more of the drive over during the od & a bonus of fox force 5!! #HellTheFuckYeah
@@GabrielaLopez-se6sq What the fuck did i just read?
Loved the bumming scene really stop lying
@@shootingblankzz3777 What?
I've always wondered what goes on inside a great movie directors' head like Quentin Tarantino when he creates a scene like this one. I mean this could easily be a very insignificant part of the movie, just two people dancing, right? But it isn't insignificant. Far from it. Tarantino has managed to turn this simple scene into one of the most iconic scenes in movie history and the chemistry between Mia and Vincent is just so great to watch. Everything about this scene is absolutely brilliant.
Tarantino is my idol
Travolta, Tarantino..oh those guys
Nah, just a throwaway scene. Don't overcomplicate it.
@@kozlorog Просто твое сердце спит!
Чак Берри поёт офигенно! А актеры офигенно танцуют!
И эта сценка "так себе" возбуждает умы многих в мире!
Ну да, кроме тебя.
Да и ладно, никто не обиделся. Даже Траволта!
Живи безмятежно!
well said
One of the best movies and probably one of the best dance scenes in all the movies. Loved it. Saw behind the scenes clip, this was pure magic and Tarantino was dancing on the sidelines as they filmed it. Loved this movie and this scene.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 💙✨
Yes I seen that too I was laughing when Tarantino was dancing he had fun 🤗
@@lizkozlowski5771 :) :) It was the best, was laughing and smiling, great scene.
Nothing better then watching John Travolta dance!!!
Epic movie. Best script ever, I can remember almost all of the lines
You remember the whole script holy shit?
ensiana I have seen it at least 30 times
Martin Andersen this is one of the only movies where the dialogue keeps me entertained.
@@Thatonegirl989 this movie can watched over and over again. I am enjoying the dialogue each and every time