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on 7/20/2009
How the hell can I choose between these two? It's like Sophie's Choice for chrissakes!
on 9/1/2009
Damn
on 9/16/2009
Impossible Choice!
on 10/29/2009
how can i pick between these?
on 11/1/2009
This choice hurts... but I have to pick Shawshank. Just such an amazing narrative, and a masterfully paced story.
on 2/23/2010
It's clearly Shawshank.
on 3/5/2010
Pulp Fiction.I still love you Shawshank.
on 3/7/2010
The Shawshank Redemption isn't a good movie. The pseudo-philosophical narration annoys me to no end. Yeah, I get it. Prison sucks. Pulp Fiction is so dynamic and full of cinematic joie de vivre that The Shawshank Redemption's dour self-importance can't possibly compete. I have no idea why so many people worship The Shawshank Redemption. There is nothing special about it.
on 3/13/2010
Wow! Two REAL best movie of all-time contenders. For me, Shawshank is the better all around film but every film fan should own a copy of each of these jems.
on 5/12/2010
Shawshank gets it for me.
on 6/18/2010
Two all time favs! Shawshank gets my vote.
on 7/18/2010
Pulp Fiction wins for me. Shawshank was better than what I expected it to be, but great and all can't beat Pulp Fiction. It's just awesome.
on 7/30/2010
Pulp Fiction for me.
on 8/20/2010
Went back to Pulp Fiction. Shawshank has dropped a bit.
I don't love Shawshank, but I do really like and highly admire it. Pulp Fiction didn't do anything for me. I've often wondered if I would change my mind if I saw it again, but my more recent reactions to other Tarantino films haven't given me a desire to go back and find out.
on 8/21/2010
Goddamn it.
on 3/1/2011
Two films that were inexplicably beaten by Forrest Gump for Best Picture of 1994. The nihilism of Pulp Fiction gets to be off-putting after awhile, whereas The Shawshank Redemption is consistently excellent throughout. Shawshank for the easy win.
on 7/24/2011
Shawshank Redemption vs Pulp Fiction is like Aliens vs Starship Troopers. No contest at all. I don't believe Pulp Fiction is as good as people think.
on 8/13/2011
Wow, this is ridiculous. I honestly cannot choose, I'll have to watch Pulp Fiction again to see how it holds up.
Shawshank crushes here. Andy, Red, and Brooks are unstoppable...
on 8/14/2011
Nah I wouldn't say Shawshank crushes. They're about equal in my eyes. They both have great acting, awesome stories, and excellent writing. Well I LOVE the ending of Shawshank, but I also love Pulp Fiction's powerful ending as well, and I find the story more exciting, and the screenplay more wonderful. I would say the better film is Pulp, but my favorite is still undecided.
on 10/11/2011
These two and It's a Wonderful Life are my three favorite movies of all time. It's just so hard to pick... The path of the righteous man... is through the poster on the wall... Shawshank by a nose. It's a photo finish
on 11/7/2011
pulp fiction was far more genius than shawshank so no trouble picking one for me
on 12/17/2011
Pulp Fiction is by far supirior to Shawshanks. Pulp Fiction wins here.
on 12/21/2011
No doubt about this topic, Shaw Shank is the absolut winner
on 12/30/2011
Although pulp is great, shawshank is one of those movies that you experience once in a lifetime. For such a simple film to be so affecting and to reach the hearts of so many moviegoers; one has to realize that it is an untouchable in 99% of flick chart match ups. Shawshank is the answer to this matchup.
on 2/13/2012
The shawshank redemption.
on 2/16/2012
Pulp Fiction is entertaining but it didnt crack my top 10. Shawshank on the other hand did.
on 5/6/2012
Shawshank is just something special.
Two mesmerizing films. Pulp Fiction is my number 1 though and so I'm going with that. Shawshank is still amazing though.
on 5/21/2012
Pulp Fiction just wins it. This is one of the hardest matchup's iv ever done in my life.
It's easily Pulp Fiction. You can't top Tarantino's best film.
on 6/9/2012
Pulp Fiction by a Gimp!!
on 7/10/2012
Shawshank for me.
on 7/15/2012
One of the toughest decisions on this site, Pulp Fiction was a revolution in film making and is a better film in certain areas but overall is still not the masterpiece that is The Shawshank Redemption.
on 8/9/2012
Pulp Fiction hands down.
on 12/25/2012
I wasn't too impressed with Pulp Fiction. Shawshank it is.
Pulp fiction wins this. Shawshank is great, but overrated.
on 1/20/2013
The two ultimate kings of 1994. Tough but Pulp Fiction!
Pulp Fiction by quite a long shot. Not to say that I don't like Shawshank but Pulp Fiction is miles above it for me.
Pulp Fiction for the win ! Shawshank is overrated.
on 1/30/2013
I'm going with Shawshank, but it's close
on 2/1/2013
This is terribly close.
on 2/2/2013
So close. I mean, SO close. I choose Shawshank.
on 2/10/2013
Welcome to Shawshank.
on 3/7/2013
The kings of 1994 but Pulp Fiction takes the cake and the royale with cheese!
on 4/10/2013
Pulp Fiction is my favorite 90's film!
on 5/1/2013
shawshank redemption
Shawshank for the win. Such an incredible movie from start to finish. One of a very few movies that can be called "flawless".
Both are great but one is truly amazing... and the winner is PULP FICTION!!!!!
on 5/11/2013
PF is no doubt a great movie, maybe the better one but TSR appeals to me a lot more
on 5/12/2013
Both very different movies that both came out the same year and both failed to get Best Picture at the Oscars (which went to Forrest Gump, so I'm not complaining) and both are now regarded as two of the best films of all time. The Shawshank Redemption was a spectacular film with amazing acting, music, cinematography (I mean WOW), script and a loveable story. It is one of my favourite films and is up-there for most people. Pulp Fiction created its own genre but doesn't have that much that stands out apart from the acting from the all-star cast and Tarantino's script. Pulp Fiction seemed a bit pointless at times whereas Shawshank was very moving. Shawshank wins here
on 5/20/2013
Shawshank hould up marvelously after repeated viewings. Pulp Fiction got boring the second time I saw it.
on 6/26/2013
Pulp Fiction for entertainment value.
After viewing Shawshank a second time I take back what I said about it being overrated, but Pulp Fiction still wins.
on 8/13/2013
And the winner for Best Picture of 1994 goes to Forre... I mean Pulp Fiction!
on 8/20/2013
The Shawshank Redemption. Although Pulp is fucking amazing and Tarantino's best, Shawshank is my favorite film of all time on this site and in real life. Both are top 5 for me
Actually, having rewatched both of them, I switch their places. Pulp Fiction was mind-blowing and Shawshank was boring and very long.
on 9/9/2013
These two are probably two greatest movies of all time to this day. SHAWSHANK WINS.
Pulp Fiction slightly wins as the best film released on 14th October 1994.
on 12/11/2013
Shawshank is technically better but Pulp Fiction I like better so... Shawshank
on 3/23/2014
Actually a pretty hard ranking, Pulp Fiction is definitely Tarantino's best but A Shawshank Redemption was such an legendary movie that, in my opinion, will stand the test of time. Pulp Fiction was just a highly entertaining movie. Shawshank wins.
on 4/11/2014
WHYYY?!! These two are my favorite movies of the 90's... but The Shawshank Redemption if my favorite of all-time! Both are masterpieces though - flat out.
Shawshank tells a great story in a very effective and passionate manner, while Pulp Fiction is a rather formalist movie, perfectly crafted, but not very close to the heart and certainly not as inspiring as Shawshank. Objectively speaking, I think Pulp Fiction is the better movie, but Red and Andy won me over. I have to pick The Shawshank Redemption.
on 4/18/2014
1994 movies I choose Shawshank
on 5/21/2014
The French would say Le Pulp
on 6/8/2014
Wow, this is definitely a tough one. They're both so different and great, how do I compare the two?? I'll give the slight edge to Shawshank for being such an emotionally investing and rewarding film. Whereas Pulp Fiction is great entertainment. "I'ma get medieval on yo ass." Just about no other film can top Pulp Fiction's quirky and memorable, hilarious dialogue. Shawshank barely comes out on top for being a more story focused and passionate film.
1994 was a brilliant year for movies. I think Pulp Fiction is QTs best and has more interesting characters and creative story lines, which would altogether make for more exciting trip to the cinema in '94
on 7/25/2014
I sick of fanboys parading about thinking they know shit about movies because they loved Shawshank Redemption. Shawshank Redemption is quite possibly the most overrated movie of the century. Pulp Fiction set the standard for non-linear storytelling. It raised the bar and attained artistic integration to a level that Shawshank couldn't dream of reaching. Pulp Fiction destroys Shawshank and then goes further.
on 9/6/2014
Shawshank had a bygger impact on me
on 9/30/2014
Shawshank is better story, better than that overrated PF..
on 10/3/2014
Pulp Fiction
on 10/6/2014
Pulp Fiction is a better film. No doubt.
Shawshank remtemption
Shawshank is better, I Hate Pulp Fiction
on 10/7/2014
Shawshank is perfect but it loses this one to Pulp Fiction
on 7/23/2015
Pulp Fiction.
on 8/10/2015
shawshank has the edge
on 10/26/2015
Morgan Freeman, you will know my name is the Lord. When I lay my vengeance upon thee.
on 10/28/2015
PULP BY A HAIR
on 12/5/2015
Wow, 1994 brought us two gems. Shawshank takes it for me.
on 12/15/2015
I like pulp fiction but I love shawshank redemption
on 12/16/2015
As much as I love Pulp Fiction I love Shawshank's atmospherre, and that really does it for me.
on 4/27/2016
Hard choice but... Pulp Fiction. Side Note: HOW THE HELL DID THESE LOSE TO FORREST GUMP. DID THEY TIE SO THEY GAVE IT TO SECOND PLACE?
on 7/15/2016
both of them is awesome,but i prefer Shawshank
on 2/15/2017
I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger
on 9/6/2017
Both truly great films, but I can always watch Pulp Fiction. Shawshank you have to be in the right frame of mind to watch.
on 12/6/2017
Surprised with results, PF is easily better movie of two.
shawshank for me.
on 2/14/2018
Hard to choose, but I'm going to go with Shawshank. It's a great movie better than Pulp Fiction.
on 5/17/2018
Shawshank is supior here...
I'm on the Pulp Fiction train and I will defend it at every turn.
on 5/27/2018
Pulp Fiction isn't a masterpiece, but stills so cool!! And Shawshank Redemption won for the moment...!
Shawshank takes it.
on 8/8/2019
Love both but Shawshank takes the clear edge here..
Love both but Shawshank takes the clear edge here.
on 11/24/2019
The Shawshank Redemption edges here and anywhere.
on 2/24/2020
Shawshank.
on 7/7/2020
Shawshank remains the ultimate true classic over 1994 source.
on 8/24/2020
The Shawshank Redemption for sure.
Pulp Fiction has Uma Thurman, so it automatically wins lol. No but seriously Pulp Fiction. I just like it more.
on 1/8/2021
Very tough but my favourite movie of all time beats my #5 favourite movie of all time. Pulp fiction it is
on 1/20/2021
Pretty tough; these are easily the best of 1994 and masterpieces that are wayyyyyy better than Forrest Gump (which somehow won the Oscars over them), but I have to go with Shawshank.
on 3/18/2021
Shawshank bc of the ending
on 7/5/2021
I think Pulp Fiction has better individual moments like the apartment scene, milkshake scene, Mia overdosing, Vincent getting shot, etc but Shawshank as a whole is a better experience.
on 6/4/2022
Ok I cried in Shawshank but Pulp Fiction was life changing
on 6/5/2022
Pulp Fiction is a classic of course, but it doesn't really move me emotionally - Shawshank does.
on 8/9/2022
Pulp Fiction is a more bold and out there film. It clearly could have went wrong in so many ways, yet it didn't. In terms of the story, as much as I love Shawshank, Pulp will probably resonate for me more just cause of how weird it is (in a good way). Shawshank's story has everything going for it, but Pulp is definitely the one that was more revolutionary in my eyes. Unfortunately, as much as I love Pulp, it is by no means nearly as flawless as Shawshank is, especially on a technical level. Lighting is one thing that Pulp struggles in from what I've seen. I think just because of that, I'll have to give it to Shawshank
on 10/2/2022
Changed my mind on this one. I'll give this to Shawshank
I was going to say Pulp, but no Shawshank wins
on 10/12/2022
Shawshank was more emotional in my opinion
on 1/28/2023
This is can go either way but Pulp fiction wins for now
on 6/5/2023
Sheesh these to iconic movies stacked against each other is like choosing between two of your children. I’m gonna go with Shawshank for the winner. But boy does it feel like a betrayal to one of my favorite movies.
on 7/23/2023
It goes to Pulp Fiction for me because it stays a bit more fresh after multiple rewatches.
on 8/12/2023
Pulp Fiction is the stronger, smarter, and more unique movie. Shawshank I also love for the themes and acting, but it ain't got nothing on Pulp Fiction.
on 10/23/2023
Pulp Fiction is FAR more enjoyable to WATCH. So many awesome scenes. SSR is a more powerful film and has more meaning. Usually I go with that. In this case I go with the Dark humor and gangster film Slight Slight Edge for PF as the fun factor is too much. Pulp Fiction
