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on 8/3/2009
wow hard decision...
on 8/25/2009
Indeed. I'll base mine on the director. Scorsese wins over Tarantino. Goodfellas wins this one.
on 10/2/2009
I never thought this day would come...
on 10/21/2009
Pulp Fiction wins because it was better in every way.
on 11/20/2009
Goodfellas is infinitely superior. No question in my mind about that.
on 11/29/2009
Pulp Fiction was more fun.
on 1/8/2010
Both movies are loaded with self-righteous psychopathic murderers and who doesn't love that? That's a joke. Two perfect movies that you could easily slide into your "favorite of all time" slot, but for me it's Pulp Fiction. The movie made me a film fanatic. I know Tarantino bites Scorsese stylistically but who cares??? I'm sure Scorsese has his influences that he borrows from - everyone does!!!
on 1/10/2010
SO HARD! But I go with Goodfellas, because Scorsese > Tarantino.
on 4/9/2010
I think the edge goes to Pulp Fiction based on its higher place in the pantheon of pop culture, but I feel like GoodFellas was a better-made film.
on 5/2/2010
Pulp Fiction kicks ass, but I'm choosing GoodFellas because everything about it is better.
on 5/12/2010
Can pop culture be referred to with the term 'pantheon'? Anyway, they both rock. I'm going Goodfellas because PF forced me to enjoy Jackson, Travolta & Thurman all in one movies.
on 6/9/2010
Wow, really couldn't picture this match up ... Goodfellas probably deserves to win because it's so finely crafted and perfected by Scorsese, but there is just something so fun and exciting about the writing and performances of Pulp Fiction! Close call, but it's Tarantino by a nose.
This is a really hard one but Pulp Fiction wins in a really close vote.
on 7/13/2010
Ugh. What!? This is impossible.
on 7/24/2010
My two favorite films...I'll always defer to Pulp Fiction, a movie that made me look at movies in a different way and continues to entertain me every time I watch it, but those long, elegant shots in Goodfellas are really something to behold. Really, you can't go wrong with either of them, though.
on 9/26/2010
Two of my favorite directors of all time! But going for Pulp FIction
on 10/11/2010
Pulp Fiction was a good movie but had several story lines and was a little confusing for me. Goodfellas was straight forward and very entertaining. I would have to go with the long but good Goodfellas.
on 11/5/2010
Both Goodfellas and Pulp Fiction exist in a state of Limbo for me. At one time, I considered them both to be hugely influential in shaping my perspective on film, but now neither seem to hold very much significance. After watching well over a thousand movies since the mid-90s, when I considered Goodfellas and Pulp Fiction to be among the pinnacle of what film had to offer, my tastes have changed a great deal. Both movies are just sort of floating around in my movie watching consciousness, not really fitting in with the past or present. There are movies I liked twenty years ago that are still relevant to shaping my tastes today, but Goodfellas and Pulp Fiction haven't successfully made the transition into the modern age. Maybe they helped build the bridge between my past and present tastes, though now the bridge is no longer necessary. I'm not really interested in watching either of them ever again, so what purpose do they serve? I don't know. Joe Pesci wears on my nerves these days, at least I can say that much. Then again, there's a lot about Pulp Fiction that I can do without, as well. The excessive narration in Goodfellas is the other thing that bugs me (next to Pesci), but the rest of the movie is fairly exhilarating. Pulp Fiction leaves me feeling blah overall.
on 1/21/2011
Today Pulp Fiction wins.
I'll go with Goodfellas...
on 4/14/2011
Very hard one, But I have to say that GoodFellas is best.
on 5/24/2011
Both exceptional scripts, rambling narratives, knockout ensemble performances, classically amazing popular-song scores, noted auteurs. Both just a little bit longer for me than they needed to be. But for me, even with its epic length (which is arguably appropriate) Goodfellas never gets slow, and picks up at its most intense right in the last act. Pulp Fiction meanwhile drags in the penultimate section with The Wolf, and works best somewhere in the early middle with the Bruce Willis storyline. Pulp Fiction is more creative in its presentation, but Goodfellas never lets down.
on 7/16/2011
INCREDIBLY hard but I think Goodfellas just edges it for me....
on 7/17/2011
I would say that Goodfellas is better.
on 7/26/2011
I honestly don't understand the hype behind both movies. They're both great, that i can agree, but goodfellas being one of the best of all time? i don't know. pulp fiction as well. how can it be forth in the flickchart chart? there are at least 50 movies that i've seen that are better then these two. as for the choise, i choose Pulp Fiction. Why? because i like it better
on 11/8/2011
It almost hurts. Matter fact,it does. I know 90% Will go w/ Pulp Fiction on this one,and i understand it. I really do. But Goodfellas....it has a bigger place in my heart. I f'n love it.
on 11/23/2011
I believe Goodfellas is the better movie.
on 11/26/2011
While both are fantastic, well-made movies, my reasoning for choosing Pulp Fiction is part of the minority; I personally believe Tarantino is better than Scorsese. Sure, Tarantino may be influenced by Scorsese a lot, Tarantino's progression of story and edgy writing makes for better movies.
on 12/21/2011
The ultimate test, a test of two die hard fan groups. GoodFellas is my choice because it holds weight as well as keeping the tone light despite the dark events. The opening scenes of both movies are fantastic, but Joe Pesci's face still scares me to this day.
on 12/27/2011
My #1 vs my #2. Pulp Fiction it is.
on 12/29/2011
While I love Goodfellas, I have to go with Pulp Fiction here. It's more layered and has better writing.
on 2/13/2012
Goodfellas is better than Pulp Fiction
on 2/16/2012
I love both films. But Im giving the edge to Pulp Fiction here.
on 3/21/2012
Goodfellas crushes here. Much more real and entertaining.
on 3/22/2012
as much as i love goodfellas, pulp fiction is better.
This is not the typical matchup where one film is better than the other. Both are pure perfection, but if I only had to choose one, I would go with Pulp Fiction.
on 4/10/2012
Pulp Fiction is very good. Samuel L Jackson > Joe Pesci. What I love about Jackson's character is that he is feared, but he is also the main character so you dont like to antagonise him like Joe Pesci. Tarantino really did make his masterpiece with this beauty.
on 4/17/2012
Goodfellas beats Pulp Fiction in every department.
on 4/19/2012
Hardest one yet
on 7/5/2012
Pulp Fiction easily wins, both are great though.
on 8/17/2012
Pulp Fiction. not really enjoy Goodfellas, just some scenes
on 9/23/2012
Something they both have in common is their portrayal of the "human" side of gangsters. In Goodfellas it's fairly typical Scorsese stuff--men can't communicate well, eventually self-destruct, anger is ultimately impotent, that sort of fun stuff. In Pulp Fiction, there's no dimension to the characters. As regular people they're mouthy, overly witty/quirky assholes, and as gangsters, they're mouthy, overly witty/quirky assholes with guns. I'm pretty sure even Tarantino would agree Goodfellas is far better
Don't LOVE both, but as a fan of Tarantino, gotta go with Pulp Fiction
Both phenomenal films, however Pulp Fiction is the better of the two, not by much however I took a lot more away from Pulp Fiction.
on 11/3/2012
Goodfellas.
Although Pulp Fiction isn't MY favorite of Tarantino (Basterds is), it beats Goodfellas.
on 11/4/2012
I really can't go wrong with Pulp Fiction; it is my favorite film of all time. I catch something new whenever I watch it and I always find myself with a stupid smile on my face whenever a favorite part of mine comes on the screen. GoodFellas is a film that I haven't seen in a very long time, but I remember it being extremely well made and full of great characters. At the time it was my favorite mobster movie ahead of Godfather - things have changed of course - and I always thought it was one of, if not, Scorsese's best film. I guess I should give it another viewing sometime in the future but, for right now and most likely a very long time, I'm going with Pulp Fiction.
on 1/25/2013
Hey, tiebreaker (...for now). While I do like Pulp Fiction, something about Tarantino...I don't know. I can't say I'm not a fan of the guy, although I did say this in the past, but I either really like his movies (Basterds, Reservoir Dogs) or I think they're "just" pretty good (Pulp Fiction, True Romance (yeah, yeah, Tony Scott, I know. But you can not NOT call that a Tarantino movie.)). I guess it depends on the story. I'll give this one to GoodFellas.
Probably the hardest decision I've ever had to make on here. Scorsese's masterpiece vs. Tarantino's masterpiece. Two of the greatest and most influential films of the 90s that shaped played a key role into shaping my taste to this day. Scorsese is the better director so GoodFellas gets the nod here.
on 1/26/2013
Tarantino>Scorsese
Scorsese is the better director for me, by a fair bit too.
Goodfellas for me. Martin Scorsese has made too many gems of cinema and this is quite possibly his masterpiece. Joe Pesci as Tommy DeVito is one of the best performances of all time, it's hard to judge what's better between that role and Samuel L. Jackson as Jules Winnfield. I like the rise-and-fall feel of the Goodfellas and the way each character executes that premise. Pulp Fiction is great, legendary even, but to me I think Goodfellas wins, hands down.
on 2/1/2013
Goodfellas. Joe Pesci's performance says it all.
I think it's gotta be Pulp Fiction, after a serious thinking session. Goodfellas masterfully brings us into the world of organized crime, but Pulp Fiction, not only does that, but it also makes it a thrilling roller coaster ride, and a brilliant character piece.
on 2/10/2013
Goodfellas is a bigger part of me and my love for film. Scorsese is a genius.
on 2/13/2013
I've decided that I prefer Goodfellas over Pulp Fiction. They are now switching places.
on 6/6/2013
very hard to choose. but i loved goodfellas just a little bit more
on 6/12/2013
And I'm back to choosing Pulp Fiction. I better watch both these movies again.
on 8/13/2013
The two best movies of the 1990s, and both are great gangster films. However, the winner is GoodFellas. Nothing beats GoodFellas. Nothing.
on 8/16/2013
Two brilliant crime films here that are very entertaining, with some great and memorable characters as well. I gotta give it to Pulp Fiction though, it's just one of those films that completely amazes me, along with The Godfather and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. I still love GoodFellas.
on 8/17/2013
Tight matchup here. Both have a plethora of memorable and classic scenes, but Goodfellas for me. The cinematography was amazing. And the acting was flawless. The same could be said about Pulp, but I just lean toward Scorsese, De Niro, and Pesci more so than Tarantino, Travolta, and Samuel L. Jackson.
on 8/24/2013
Monumental decision. Both changed my life, but Pulp Fiction did it in a more fun way.
on 12/11/2013
Both great but the dialogue in Pulp Fiction sets a standard.
on 12/17/2013
Pulp
on 1/10/2014
Goodfellas not even close (just kidding very close)
on 1/23/2014
Ok... I'll start by saying that both are absolute masterpieces and are the two greatest movies of the 1990's, however, nothing beats GoodFellas. It's the greatest movie ever made. So not even the brilliant Pulp Fiction, with it's interweaving stories and slick dialogue can match Marty's supreme dive into the world of gangsters using almost every technique up his sleeves.
on 6/15/2014
GoodFellas, actually
on 7/5/2014
Both outstanding but Pulp Fiction gets my vote
on 10/6/2014
Goodfellas has more substance
on 6/20/2015
Goodfellas wins .It is a better movie and comfortably seats as my no #13 .I really love it.On the other hand pulp fiction is in between 50-60 .So this proves that i like it too but not as much as i like goodfellas.
on 7/29/2015
GoodFellas is overrated. It's good but nowhere near as good as Pulp Fiction. I'm not even sure if it's better or worse than Taxi Driver.
on 8/10/2015
Are you fucking serious? Pulp Fiction DEMOLISHES goodfellas, which is an impressing feat.
on 9/21/2015
Both films have main characters who don't give a shit if somebody gets killed (unless they get blood on your car or aprons). Still, Jules and Vincent are much more likable characters than "mean streets 2's" Tommy the agro ape shit butthole, Henry the idiotic drug addict who doesn't give a shit about his kids, and the backstabbing hypocrite Jimmy. Yeah GoodFellas is a pretty great movie but it's not on the highest level of film like PF. Pulp Fiction any day, better dialogue, smarter writing, much more memorable characters.
on 12/17/2015
In terms of entertainment,Tarantino >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Scorsese.
on 12/28/2015
These are some of the best films of the 90s. This is a very tough decision that can change anytime but for right now I'm going with Pulp Fiction.
on 12/29/2015
GoodFellas because Scorsese reaches perfection at this point and creates beautiful cinematography with an amazing technique.
on 1/11/2017
my #2 vs my #1. Goodfellas is my favorite movie ever, but i think Pulp Fiction is the best and I've gotta stick with it here.
on 2/22/2017
Goodfellas
on 2/28/2018
Honestly i don't know why Pulp Fiction is a great movie but i think Goodfellas Wins!
Goodfellas. Pulp Fiction is overrated, mindless crap. Like what they serve at McDonalds.
on 4/16/2018
Goodfellas is one of the greatest movies ever
on 4/17/2018
Both films are in my top 10 and I can barely say Pulp Fiction.
Pulp Fiction>GoodFellas
on 4/22/2018
on 6/20/2018
i never enjoyed so much Pulp Fiction, so i don't know why is a great movie but i go with Goodfellas that movie was so amazing the first time i seen
on 8/16/2019
Pulp Fiction by miles.
on 10/16/2019
Two greatest of 1990s, Pulp Fiction is the far entertainment classic.
Goodfellas. No second thought.
on 3/8/2020
Joe Pesci
Robert De Niro
Goodfellas by far no contest here
Goodfellas easily
Goodfellas. I ain't changing my mind
Scorcese > Tarantino
Goodfellas wins easily
on 9/8/2020
Pulp Fiction has Uma Thurman so it wins automatically.
on 1/1/2021
Really ver y very hard decision I really really love goodfellas and pulp fiction but pulp fictions wins this one by a hair because it is my favourite movie of all time. You can check my list
on 2/1/2021
Pulp Fiction and Goodfellas are amazing and easily among the best of their directors, but I prefer Goodfellas by a bit.
on 6/27/2021
scorsese > tarantino overall, but PF > GF by a hair
on 7/2/2022
Goodfellas is definitely a better made film than Pulp Fiction from cinematography and editing to even the script. Pulp Fiction is a fantastic movie and arguably more iconic and culturally important, but Goodfellas was just superior.
on 8/14/2022
I found the characters in Goodfellas to be much more likable, though Pulp Fiction is still an excellent movie. Both movies focus on criminals, but Goodfellas' characters are better written and more worth caring for. Pulp Fiction is currently #13 on my flickchart, but Goodfellas will always be my favourite film of all time. Goodfellas wins here.
on 9/24/2022
pulp fiction was way more entertaining in my opinion
on 9/27/2022
Pulp Fiction wins around here.
on 12/4/2022
I will take goodfellas but close match up
on 1/3/2023
On rewatch, Goodfellas is a better-made movie. Both are fast-paced, but Goodfellas had better characters and was carefully handled well by Scorsese. RIP Ray Liotta
on 2/23/2023
Pulp Fiction is arguably the best movie of the 90s but I prefer Goodfellas
on 5/19/2023
Dead even but Goodfellas is a true story. Goodfellas wins . A little more compelling
on 6/27/2023
Goodfellas. Its characters are more developed and consistent, and its story more cohesive and substantial. I never ended up sympathizing with the characters in Pulp Fiction as much as I was supposed to.
on 8/7/2023
Goodfellas is the movie that didn't copy a bunch of other movies.
on 8/29/2023
Goodfellas is a true story. True story wins this round
