I was looking forward to this film, hoping it would be in the tradition of great pulp fiction novels from the past. I was disappointed; it has nothing at all to do with pulp fiction novels of the past. Instead, we have a hip, slick, and obviously lowbrow attempt at gangster humor and behavior at its very lowest levels. The music is good, at least. However, the mundane plot and sequences are likely to put most adults to sleep. Teens, on the other hand, will believe anything, so the film might be highly entertaining for them. I found the dialogue to be trite, and the performances not to be genuine. John Travolta is not really an actor; he is more of a cartoon character, like Scooby-Doo or Yogi Bear. The other authentic actors in the film, such as Jackson, Keitel, and Roth, play their roles as satirically as they can. And I guess satire is ok for an overly violent film such as this, but most adults prefer more realistic scenarios. Teens, once again, will believe this is the way it really is in the world of crime. Please.