Go 4K 1999

Probably only the laziest person wouldn’t compare “GO” to “Pulp Fiction.” Whether we like it or not, every movie released after 1994 that tells multiple stories in a nonlinear order is bound to be compared to Quentin Tarantino’s second film. Both films share the following elements: three stories that unfold over the course of a few days; the obligatory conversation scene in some dive bar; several intertwined plotlines; and a tongue-in-cheek take on violence…

Essentially, “GO” is the same as “Pulp Fiction,” only with characters in their early twenties. It’s, so to speak, a softer, lighter version of “Pulp Fiction” — there’s cocaine there, ecstasy here; there are hardened gangsters there, small-time hustlers here; there’s a lot of blood and pain there, just a couple of minor injuries here…

Despite its similarities to Tarantino’s film, there’s one thing you can’t take away from “GO”—it’s a hell of a lot of fun to watch. The storylines intertwine in the most unimaginable ways. Originally written as a short film script (which was supposed to focus solely on Ron), it was significantly reworked by John August. The story took on a more complete form. With each new story, the film introduces us to new, extremely memorable characters. Moreover, it’s quite entertaining and interesting to see the same events through the eyes of the film’s different characters.

Doug Liman, who previously directed the cult classic "Clueless" and later delighted action fans with "The Bourne Identity" and "Mr. & Mrs. Smith", gave the film a visual style that may not be particularly striking or memorable, but is practically perfect for a picture like this.

The film’s soundtrack deserves special mention, as it largely complements the film’s fast pace. In truth, there’s not much more to say about the soundtrack—simply naming the people who composed the music—BT and Moby—is enough to immediately convey the quality of the music used in the film.

“GO” is an extremely captivating and dynamic spectacle that blends a variety of genres without trying to settle on any one specific style. There’s no point in looking for any deeper meaning in it, since the film was conceived from the outset as pure entertainment.