It wasn't the expectations, it was the ultra-violence with no plot that I could see other than being the ultimate revenge movie. It was the first time I sat watching a QT movie and I absolutely couldn't wait for it to be over. By the time the 88's came into the picture I was squirming.
BTW, Uma has the ugliest feet in the history of cinema.
That "hot" school girl I swear was part Italian from her facial side profile.
Reservoir Dogs was much, much better on all levels.