Kill Bill Vol. 2 (2004) (R)
Directed by Quentin Tarantino
Starring: Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen
Daddy Says:
Kill Bill Vol. 2 starts where Vol. 1 left off. The Bride (Uma Thurman), whose real name we do not yet know since it keeps getting bleeped out whenever it is said, has already killed off two members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad and is looking to add the final three to her total in this film. Little does she know, the daughter she was pregnant with, when the squad tried to kill her at her wedding, survived and is living with her father, Bill (David Carradine). Will this cause her to rethink her revenge, to give up on her mission to Kill Bill?
This second part of the saga is more talky, less action-packed than Vol. 1 was. That's not necessarily a bad thing. Quentin Tarantino is a master of great dialogue and the script for Vol. 2 is excellent. But don't worry, action fans, there's still a couple of really great fight scenes for you to savor, including a great sword fight that takes place inside the close confines of a single-wide trailer home. And the conclusion to the fight, while making perfect logical sense, is one that will make you squirm.
Tarantino also does a great job of playing around with our preconceptions. For instance, about a third of the way into the film, the Bride is placed into a seemingly inescapable trap. But we know since she hasn't killed anyone yet, that she's bound to get out of it somehow. The way she escapes is shown to us in a flashback that looks like it was lifted straight out of a '70's kung-fu flick with dialogue that sounds dubbed in, and random zooms by the camera just to catch our attention. We watch as she learns the one skill she would need to escape just such a predicament as she is currently in, practicing it for months without knowing that one day it would save her life.
Kill Bill Vol. 2 delivers the goods for fans of the first film expecting a satisfying conclusion. If you didn't watch the first one, I wouldn't recommend starting here. And as for the Bride's name, you'll probably be disappointed when you learn that it's...
You didn't really think I was going to give it away, did you? But when you find out what it is later in the film, think about what was said right before the big fight scene in Vol. 1 with the Crazy 88; "Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids" takes on a whole other dimension.
Rating for Kill Bill Vol. 2: ****1/4
Daughter Says:
Kill Bill Vol. 2 is another great movie by Quentin Tarantino. He took the already great Vol 1. and made a great Vol 2. to go with it. Tarantino wants again puts in his many trade marks like the changing from color to black and white, gory scenes, and cheesy action parts.
There might have been a lot of talking but there was plenty of action to keep everyone satisfied. I really enjoyed every part of this movie. I even liked the cheesy 70 kung-fu fighting scenes, which in most movies I would hate.
This movie takes you on the struggle of The Bride's revenge and Tarantino really puts you in the moment. We learn so much about The Bride in this movie than the last one. It really helped me associate with The Bride's pain. I must say this is one really good movie. NOTICE: Don't watch this until you watch the first one! Trust me you will be majorly lost. Tarantino likes to play things out of order and well trust me on this one.
My rating for Kill Bill Vol 2. is one star. APRIL FOOLS! It's really ****1/2.
Directed by Quentin Tarantino
Starring: Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen
Daddy Says:
Kill Bill Vol. 2 starts where Vol. 1 left off. The Bride (Uma Thurman), whose real name we do not yet know since it keeps getting bleeped out whenever it is said, has already killed off two members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad and is looking to add the final three to her total in this film. Little does she know, the daughter she was pregnant with, when the squad tried to kill her at her wedding, survived and is living with her father, Bill (David Carradine). Will this cause her to rethink her revenge, to give up on her mission to Kill Bill?
This second part of the saga is more talky, less action-packed than Vol. 1 was. That's not necessarily a bad thing. Quentin Tarantino is a master of great dialogue and the script for Vol. 2 is excellent. But don't worry, action fans, there's still a couple of really great fight scenes for you to savor, including a great sword fight that takes place inside the close confines of a single-wide trailer home. And the conclusion to the fight, while making perfect logical sense, is one that will make you squirm.
Tarantino also does a great job of playing around with our preconceptions. For instance, about a third of the way into the film, the Bride is placed into a seemingly inescapable trap. But we know since she hasn't killed anyone yet, that she's bound to get out of it somehow. The way she escapes is shown to us in a flashback that looks like it was lifted straight out of a '70's kung-fu flick with dialogue that sounds dubbed in, and random zooms by the camera just to catch our attention. We watch as she learns the one skill she would need to escape just such a predicament as she is currently in, practicing it for months without knowing that one day it would save her life.
Kill Bill Vol. 2 delivers the goods for fans of the first film expecting a satisfying conclusion. If you didn't watch the first one, I wouldn't recommend starting here. And as for the Bride's name, you'll probably be disappointed when you learn that it's...
You didn't really think I was going to give it away, did you? But when you find out what it is later in the film, think about what was said right before the big fight scene in Vol. 1 with the Crazy 88; "Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids" takes on a whole other dimension.
Rating for Kill Bill Vol. 2: ****1/4
Daughter Says:
Kill Bill Vol. 2 is another great movie by Quentin Tarantino. He took the already great Vol 1. and made a great Vol 2. to go with it. Tarantino wants again puts in his many trade marks like the changing from color to black and white, gory scenes, and cheesy action parts.
There might have been a lot of talking but there was plenty of action to keep everyone satisfied. I really enjoyed every part of this movie. I even liked the cheesy 70 kung-fu fighting scenes, which in most movies I would hate.
This movie takes you on the struggle of The Bride's revenge and Tarantino really puts you in the moment. We learn so much about The Bride in this movie than the last one. It really helped me associate with The Bride's pain. I must say this is one really good movie. NOTICE: Don't watch this until you watch the first one! Trust me you will be majorly lost. Tarantino likes to play things out of order and well trust me on this one.
My rating for Kill Bill Vol 2. is one star. APRIL FOOLS! It's really ****1/2.
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