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Kill Bill - Vol. 1

Kill Bill - Vol. 1

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Rating: 1 stars
Summary: absolute trash
Review: This is basically a feminist movie,and its only likely to appeal to man-haters.This movie conveys a dangerous message,and frankly I`m concerned at its potential influence on young ladies.Men are not the enemies,and degrading men in real life or on film is stupid.We shouldnt condemn the entire male gender.I know some will argue that this film shouldnt be taken seriously,but still its not a movie I can recommend.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Tarantino masterpiece
Review: Here it is...the evolution of a creative genius. Everything Tarantino has ever done has brought him to all new levels with this film. Any Tarantino fan would understand this comment. The characters are dynamic, the dialogue is incredible and the story is so original and unique. His other films reveal mere glimpses of this tale, but now he finally reached the point when the ultimate story must be told. Kill Bill Vol I sets the scene. And the story continues, not in a Hollywood "Part II" way, but in a story that needs to be told in chapters. Vol I sets the motif of a Japanese graphic novel come to life in every detail. It's about legends, power, fear and survival. All these elements brought together in one film makes it a timeless tale worth viewing many times over. And Vol II will blow you away...to be continued.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Loved the music n' the flick
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Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Very disappointing.
Review: I had high hopes for this movie. I thought both "Reservoir Dogs" and "Pulp Fiction" were great, innovative, interesting movies. But this movie... I totally wasted the $4 I paid to rent it.

The first half was quite good. Very stylized, the characters seemed interesting, Uma was doing a great job. Then, all of a sudden, it's just all this extremely lame and gratuitious violence, not to mention that they stole (along with so many others) some of the wall-climbing "Matrix" moves. Boy, I'm tired of seeing those.

The worst part, and my husband agrees, is that when people would get stabbed with the samurai blade or have a limb chopped off (it happened a lot), the blood would come out in the super-fine spray, like an airbrush, not like an artery had been severed. Call me a nitpicker, but that got old, too.

I know Quentin Tarantino has better movies in him. I just hope he makes those movies before a third "Kill Bill" installment.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: fLawLeSS
Review: everything in this movie is great the acting, action scene, the soundtrack, and specially the scenery.==========

must watch movie

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Wicked film but no strong stomach
Review: I didn't really know what to expect from this film, and when it started with its 'ShawScope' logo, its 'Feature Presentation' card, and its opening statement 'A Band Apart' I thought I was watching a completely different movie. But when I finally released that yes, it WAS Kill Bill Volume 1, I loved the whole thing. And is it just me, or is the warning of requirements for strong stomachs just added to praise the excellent Quentin Tarantino? There's no denying it is gory, and graphic, especially when the Bride cuts a woman's arm off with a samurai sword, but I never felt the urge to leave the room and go throw up. Anyone under 12 probably will though, so don't let kids watch it. But Tarantino has still created another flawless masterpiece filled with action and great acting, which satisfies me right now because I haven't seen Volume 2 yet.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Awesome!
Review: Just an awesome movie overall! A little gory at times, but in a comedic way, to lessen the intensity. Fantastic acting and fight scenes. Just terrific!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Anime with actors
Review: What happened when martial arts anime meets cheesy martial arts flicks we used to watch at the drive-ins? Kill bill. I don't know what it is about this flick, but it has to be watched over and over, with that soundtrack cranked. Any anime fan can recognize the style of the odd-ball camera angles, unusual close-ups and strange outfits - it's right out of any one of a couple dozen of major anime's. The close-up of LUCY LIU's O-Ren Ishii's eyes as she draws her Katana from it's sheath - pure anime. Same with the little school girl look of Go Go Yubari. And Uma's yellow bike leathers. I've heard some people compare the blood spurting to Monty Python. Sure, MPFS had the excessive blood is a couple of classic bits, but it's in EVERY martial arts anime ever made. Plus the soundtrack really rocks.

If you're a fan of anime, martial arts or action flicks, get this movie. I never saw it at the cinema - too bad!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Not your average Kung Fu
Review: The first installment of the Kill Bill series is one of Quentin Tarantino's finest! All Tarantino fans will be more than pleased. It is a nonstop roller coaster ride of carefully crafted fight sequences and blood spurting action that puts slasher flicks to shame. The excessive splatter of blood in nearly every scene and limited dialogue holds up to the formula of the original Kung Fu movies and you will find yourself laughing along at the absurdity of it. Kill Bill Vol. 1 is a nice blend of Kung Fu and anime with a little western twist to it that will have you hooked from the opening scene. The story is also riveting. You really connect with Uma Thurman's character and are rooting for her the whole way through. Can't wait for the next installment!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This movie just blew my mind!
Review: Kill Bill is what is hailed as the much anticipated "4th film by quinton tarintino". If you don't know who quinton tarintino is, then I feel sorry for you. For the rest of us I need only mention the titles "Resevoir Dogs", "Pulp Fiction", And "Jackie Brown" and then you will understand the anticipation this new film has for us big time QT fans.

So as the long-awaited 4th film, we find Tarintino taking a new dirtection... firslty, this is Kill Bill vol 1, with Vol 2 having just been released in theaters as of this writing. Seeing the first volume immediatley shows us that what QT had blanned was large, stylish, and visionary! The fact that The lead star Umma Thurman actually particiapted in much of the conceptual work behind the film only serves to further display why this film came together so brilliantly.

Kill Bill, as it's appropriatley called is a tale of revenge at it's most basic. Umma Thurman Plays an ex Assassin, who was betrayed at her wedding by her former boss. The plot throughout the movie leaves some gaps to be further explored in the next film, but plenty of detail and background is given to all the characters throughout the course of the movie (a trademark of tarintino is brilliant character depth). Once comming out of a comma, "The Bride" as she is called (we never get to hear her name in the movie - it is bleeped out!) goes on a path of vengence that will leave a thick trail of blood in it's wake.

Harking back to old martial arts films of the 70's the mood is sometimes made to feel corny intentionally. Oddly enough not only didnt this bother me, it made the movie more fun and more enjoyable. What's amazing is QTs abillity to switch moods in the film from being epicly dramatic, and almost philisophical in nature (like many old sammuri movies); to being goofy, and corny and almost poking fun at itself. Also we are treated to scenes that have wild western feels, as well as refrences to other old genres. The film is filled with LOTS to dwell on and think about.

Beyond that we have QT's typical directorial excellence. Vissually, Kill BIll is probably one of the finest works I've ever seen. The movie has more style, flair, and wit than almost any other I can think of. QT just has a way of always finding some new place to put the camera... some new trick to use that u werent expecting. An entire 10 -15 minute scene in the movie is fully animated in japanese style! The use of black and white and other little artistic ideas of QT make this movie an absolute pleasure to watch. If nothing else this has to be one of the most creative and unique films you'll ever see.

Finally, this is QTs first attempt at making an action orientated film. The fight scenes are really well done, and in the climactic battle we see umma thurman single handedly fight 60 plus men (all with sammuri swords) - and slaughter them all! Even the first time through, I had to watch that scene twice! QT also has a way of bringing the action together with many moments that are (typical to his style) nothing more than witty diologue.

IN the end, some people wont like this movie just because it's too "wierd" for them, or just not their kind of film. Those who dont like QTs style are likely to not be impressed. But for me, and many others, Kill Bill Vol one was an AMAZING movie, on many levels at once. The variety of themes, the amazing visual style, and the excellent audio (thanks to the RZA from Wu Tang Clan who produced the soundtrack)... this movie really surprised me by just HOW good it was.


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