Few actors in Hollywood have earned appreciation of Samuel L. Jackson. Ever since the 1990’s, Jackson has become an icon. Whether it’s biblical gangsters, slave owners or comic-book characters, Jackson has portrayed many characters. Given the number of movies he has made, making a list isn’t easy. Nevertheless, listed below are my picks for the greatest movies made by a great actor that deserves to be celebrated.
1. Pulp Fiction
Forgiveness isn’t an easy decision to make. Recently, I found it hard forgiving a mean cyberbully that would harass me online. He would frequently insult me by criticizing my movie reviews in ways suggesting to be demeaning. An aggressive cyberbully, he became a person that was impossible to forgive. Few films I’ve ever seen have demonstrated how forgiveness can benefit people achieving redemption as powerfully as “Pulp Fiction”. Following release in 1994, Quentin Tarantino’s film has stood the test of time as a crime classic. In the greatest role of his career, Jackson embodies a redemptive gangster that seeks forgiveness in a profession that’s a heavy burden to bear. This is the actor unlike you’ve ever seen him before: intense, charismatic and menacing in his most iconic role. Jackson has always had an ability to convey strong emotions through his commanding voice, and his vocal talents are clearly evident in “Pulp Fiction”. For instance, the Ezekiel 25:17 speech in which Jules recites a passage from the Bible before committing gruesome murder is one of the greatest moments of Jackson’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Pulp Fiction” Samuel L. Jackson’s greatest movie is its universal appeal. Unlike most Tarantino movies, it tackles strong themes that everyone would relate to. Nearly 30 years following the release of a groundbreaking film about pulp gangsters demonstrating religious beliefs seeking redemption, it’s a breathtaking reminder of a celebrated actor that has manufactured commemorated movies which deserve tremendous celebration.
