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Plot:
The second half of Quentin Tarantino's outrageously inventive Kill Bill series is just as murderously brilliant as the first. The Bride (Uma Thurman) wakes up from a coma five years after she was shot...( read more 
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MCT:October 8, 2008It's hard to review Volume 2 after Volume 1 because a lot of what I said there applies to this as well, due to the fact that this was meant to be one film. So with that mind, I'll share my thoughts on what this half brings to the plate.
If someone told me I had to choose which volume did I like better, I choose this one. Why? Because it's a little more dialogue driven. And Tarantino knows good dialogue. From Bill's assessment of Beatrix's (yes, I know I called her The Bride in the review of the last part. Now that we're in Volume 2, I can say her name without spoilers) nature to Bill and Budd talking about the past with some resentment.
I can put most of that down to David Carradine as Bill, one of the best villains I've seen in the past decade of films. He's always cool, calm and collected and he's quick on his feet. He's big on philosophy and you'd find it difficult to lie to him. He also has a sweet side, as Beatrix noted and does not shy away from his responsibility of fatherhood. I watched Shoot'em Up recently and while I quite liked Paul Giamatti as the antagonist, it did make me think that three dimensional adversaries make for a better film (though considering the nature of Shoot'em Up, I'm not begrudging them for their choice of villain. But I'll go over that when I review that.)
I like a villain who you can agree with and has some level of empathy or decency. Anything less and you suddenly have a Saturday morning cartoon villain running the show.
If you think just because there's more dialogue and philosophy that the movie lacks action, you're dead wrong. Some of the more gruesome scenes can be found in this movie (like Elle losing both her eyes) and if you've ever wanted to see someone balance themselves on a sword, this is your movie.
One volume or two, it's still great. And how many times will you hear "roaring rampage of revenge" in the one sentence? Come on, that should be a catch phrase by now. There's a trope named after it, so someone else must like it as much as I do. -
MCT:October 5, 2008Very Funny, I am not sure wich was the best part, when the so-fake-sensei dies poisoned or when the girl walks full of dust because of an escape better than Copperfield´s.
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MCT:October 1, 2008
Talkier and less action-packed than Vol. 1, Kill Bill Vol. 2, nevertheless, delivers the goods for those expecting a satisfying conclusion to this two-parter.
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MCT:October 1, 2008I like it better then Vol. 1, yes it's more talky but it's classic Quentin, it's the perfect follow-up to the first half. The finally may be somewhat anti-climactic but it's emotional and epically talky.
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MCT:September 30, 2008
I liked how this movie goes into the background of the characters more, but there's so much more I wanted to know! Not as bloody as the first one, more drama scenes in it. The ending was a bit anti-climatic......but strangely fitting after I got used to it. I loved Daryl Hannah's character in this movie as well. So evil!
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MCT:September 26, 2008Not as fun as the first just lacks the power. You just wish that she'd kill bill already as he just mopes around acting v. creepy
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MCT:September 25, 2008
Beatrix Kiddo is still kicking ass in the second volume of Kill Bill, and she is still unforgiving and tough. The brief yet intense final battle between Beatrix Kiddo and Bill is quite awesome. But I still prefer the first film over the second one because the former is more stylish and more cool-looking. I still think Quentin Tarantino is misogynistic and racist but we all know that deep down, he is a geek, a nerd, a hardcore fan of Japanese and other foreign cultures, comic books, martial arts films, etc.
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MCT:September 24, 2008
Not as good as the first but the dialog is genious just like Tarantino.Not much action but a lot is explained.
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MCT:September 21, 2008
The Bride: How did you find me?
Bill: I'm the man.
The second half Quentin Tarantino's epic revenge story, which continues to play as an exploitation type film, paying homage to many different genres, this time around focusing less on old kung fu flicks and setting itself up as more of a spaghetti western.
Bill: I'm a killer. A murdering bastard, you know that. And there are consequences to breaking the heart of a murdering bastard.
Uma Thurman of course stars once again as The Bride, a women whose wedding day was ruined by her former lover and employer, Bill played marvelously by David Carradine, and his other cohorts.
The Bride: When will I see you again?
Bill: You know, that's the name of my favorite soul song from the '70s.
The story here is still non linear, telling the story of what actually occurred on the fateful day that would speak for the Bride's revenge motive, as well as providing further back story about her, her training, and Bill. Of course we also get the whole revenge story completed as well.
Budd: I'm a bouncer in a titty bar, Bill. If she wants to fight me, all she gotta do is come down to the Club, start some shit, and we'll be in a fight.
Bill: I know we haven't spoken for quite some time, and the last time we spoke wasn't the most pleasant. But you need to get over being mad at me, and start becoming afraid of [her], because she is coming, and she's coming to kill you. And unless you accept my assistance, I have no doubt she will succeed.
This time, we meet the other members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, including Bill's brother Budd, played with some country-styled depth by Michael Madsen, and Elle Driver, played with hateful bitch passion by Daryl Hannah. We are also given the masterful teacher Pai Mai, as well as a welcome cameo from Sam the Man early on.
Rufus: I was a Drell. I was a Drifter. I was a Coaster. I was part of The Gang. I was a Bar-Kay... If they come through Texas, I done played with them.
Reverend Harmony: Rufus... He's the man.
While still maintaining a certain stylized nature like the first volume, what makes this film even greater as well as one of my favorite films is the added character drama, which gives the film, as well as the saga as a whole, much more substance. We are not only given greater understanding of the Bride, but of the other characters and Bill, one of the greater original villains created recently. The dialog is better as well, reflecting Tarantio's writing style in terms of being entertaining, full of pop culture references, and playing well with the story.
Elle Driver: "Gargantuan". You know, I've always liked that word "gargantuan", I so rarely have the opportunity to use it in a sentence.
As mentioned, the film is still very stylized as well, still going somewhat over-the-top in certain sequences and very much having the old western film. The score and use of music is once again effective, with the help of both The RZA and Robert Rodriguez (who would be paid back by having Tarantino direct a scene in Sin City).
Bill: How do I look?
The Bride: You look ready.
This is a great follow up to the first volume, my favorite film of 2004, which features a wonderfully told story, great performances from its cast, namely Thurman and Carradine, and a great sense of style that gives it a wonderful old-meets new feel.
Bill: Pai Mei taught you the five point palm-exploding heart technique?
The Bride: Of course he did.
Bill: Why didn't you tell me?
The Bride: I don't know... because I'm a bad person.
Bill: No. You're not a bad person. You're a terrific person. You're my favorite person, but every once in a while, you can be a real cunt. -
MCT:September 21, 2008
"That woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
" I'm a killer. A murdering bastard, you know that. And there are consequences to breaking the heart of a murdering bastard"
Volume 2 is more analysis of characters, especially of The Black Mamba... no much deads, but the fights are perfects, with Elle Driver in particular... Tarantino is that kind of director, can do 2 different films of one story, and both are magnificents!!! -
MCT:September 21, 2008
Not as good as the first, but this was the western half and how could anything match the house of blue leaves.
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MCT:September 16, 2008
Part 2 sets a different tone to the Kill Bill story from Part 1, one that is equally as effective and fun.
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MCT:September 15, 2008
Budd thinks she deserves her revenge and they deserve to die...but I think Bill deserve his revenge and she deserves to die and I think what Bill had done was right...and I haven't forgatten that this was a movie!!
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MCT:September 15, 2008
One hell of a 2nd half. If Kill Bill was one epic 4-5 hour movie it would be one of the greatest films of all time quite possibly..or is that a stretch?..lol
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MCT:September 15, 2008
While I was not very appreciative of Volume 1, I just loved this part and the great western & asian film references.
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MCT:September 14, 2008
More dialog and less action in Vol 2,but as its QT,thats not really a bad thing. It's a fine conclusion to the blood bath that is Vol 1. If you watch them back to back as intended,it feels like one movie and works remarkably well.
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MCT:September 13, 2008
Bill is just apunk, im glad beatrix kiddo killed him. Bill had to die, or else the movie wouldnt be called Kill Bill. Good movie btw.
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MCT:September 13, 2008
I am a murdering bastard. You know that. And there are consequences to breaking the heart of a murdering bastard!!
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MCT:September 4, 2008We're talking about film-buff directors,right?This has gotten too far in my humble opinion from that neo-geek persona.What if so many Takeshi Kitanos and King Hus,not to mention Sergio Leones have re-invented and heralded the genre of exploitation film,be it western,manga or martial arts?
"Oh well,am so smart,I will split my film in two so people will be fooled by the duration and hooray!I'm on the top 10 of film-makers!No independence,just film-making."
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MCT:September 3, 2008
More story driven than action driven like the first. Slightly more subtle, but still an excellent soundtrack and stimulating camera work.
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MCT:September 2, 2008
This movie Rocks!!! the action was all good!!, Quentin knows how to make a movie!! Action, Action!!Loved it
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MCT:August 31, 2008
Less gory and more story concentrated than the first this one concludes the revenge tale of Kiddo i believe is her name. The storytelling with the black and white shots and the time shifting-? anyways-ITS A WINNER
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MCT:August 31, 2008
a good movie.not as much action as the first one and i thought the ending was to anticlimatic but it was still a good movie.
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olenkietposted 67 days ago -
Once again, one of my fave movies of all time! I LOVE both Kill Bill's, but the first one was a bit more violent. But i LOVE how she kills Elle Driver in this one! That is the BEST! Bill's death was quite surprising (how she did it) and satisfactory! Plus her kid is so cute!!! All in all, a brilliant film!
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become a groupie plzposted 557 days ago -
Gotta say kill Bill volumes 1 and 2 is my chosen movie of all time. How can you not enjoy watching Uma Therman kick everyones ass. Its a unique movie and compeling as well... gotta love it
No.1 movie in my books.. then SAW :)posted 557 days ago -
i consider vol.1 and vol.2 as one movie, kill bill, and if you ask me which one i like more, its impossible to answer because its like asking a mother which kid you love more, you love them equally! best movie ever!
posted 575 days ago -
Kill Bill was originally one long movie. But after consideration, Tarantino decided that no one would sit in a theatre for all that time. So they were divided and brought out within a few months of each other. Simply brillant film with zero plot holes and superior acting.
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