Rating: Summary: A near-perfect epic Review: "Kill Bill" is an anomaly in today's Hollywood culture. Here is a movie that neither makes you think too hard nor tears at you heartstrings--and it is a truly excellent flick. Under the shrewd (and possibly insane) hands of Quentin Tarantino, "Kill Bill" details an ultrally brutal and even more emotionally statisfying quest for revenge.Beat to a bloody pulp and shot in the head and left for dead at her wedding day, The Bride (Uma Thurman, whose name is never revealed) is carted away in a four-year-long coma. She wakes up and vows revenge. And, oh, does Thurman play revenge well. It seems that the supporting cast (Lucy Lui, Vivica A. Fox, among others) truly beat Thurman to the edge of death. Her eyes convey her emotion--the limited and brief dialogue isn't even necessary. She is surpremely convincing in every aspect of her performance, even throughout the amazingly stylish fight sequences (which put "The Matrix" to shame). She fights like a pro with samurai swords, lethal daggers, butcher knives, and frying pans. One of the main draws to this redefining adventure is the hilarious subject matter. Tarantino goes overboard. Blood flies about like fruit punch, gushing out of wounds like a torrential downpour (sometimes, in fact, you will even wonder if the human body has that much blood), and in any other movie, that gore would force you to leave--but here, it doesn't. Why? Because Tarantino never takes himself too seriously. Fight scenes are punctuated with effective and sometimes laughable dialogue. But beneath the hokey action scenes and the cute quips, there is a real movie at work here. Tarantino dances about the timeline, bouncing the story back and forth to a dizzying point, which forces your full attention on the gradually unfolding general story. The cliffhanger ending merely seals the deal. "Kill Bill" deserves all of the accolades it gets. Although it may seem to be a hackfest on the surface, there is true talent at work here. Uma Thurman and Lucy Lui give inspiring performances; the story, however linear it may be, it instantly grabbing; and Tarantino's masterful direction is as inspiringly as it is slightly distubring. A true masterpiece. One of the films to beat for 2003. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title
Rating: Summary: WOW Review: I really liked this movie even though I prefer movies such as Sweet Magnolias, Paper Moon and Mrs. Doubtfire. I sort of liked the action, although it does not often agree with my alternative lifestyle, which I have not made public. My "friends" would not like it that I liked such a violent film. Neither would the guys I attempt to supervise in my plant. Anywho, this is an exciting movie, filled with tons of action! I need an outfit such as Uma's!
Rating: Summary: BORING and SADLY NOT FUNNY. Review: It's sad, but if you look at it, Tarentino was a big spike of hype because NOTHING ELSE was happening. This guy made a career by ripping off and disecting finer films and he still sucks. THE WORST, being his own, ugly cameo roles, which slow movies to absolute halts. His sickening, saddening ego must be vanquished, so that actual, cool and less pathetically juvenile films can be made again. Good hair implants though, DUDE.
Rating: Summary: whoever wrote "it seems like he tryed to make a live anime.. Review: jeez, do you think that could be it, do you think it was among other things an attempt at a live action movie in the style of such classic anime titles as fist of the north star, ninja scroll, etc, combined with hong kong action, story of ricky oh, old clint spaghetti westerns, akira (anime and kurasawa). best action flick in years. YEARS! just watch it and pray they let us sheltered americans actually buy the unedited version at some point.
Rating: Summary: Ignorance Is For Fools Review: I feel this movie was beautiful, and as one person put it, Visually Orgasmic. With the fast switch between bright colors to black and white, to even the music with the amazing fight scenes. As I read other reviewers comments, I find some people are just as cynical as they are ignorant. The abstract integrated within the film and the multiple temples of different cultures intertwined with one another...well...it was just amzing. If you are a person who enjoys generic and mold-fitting action movies, well maybe you shouldnt see the movie, and I think it will help save others from reading your ignorant comments. This movie is 5 out of 5, just like every other Quentin movie. He is a genius
Rating: Summary: Tarantino cinematic genius Review: First off I loved the film. An instant classic though some believe its based off Hannie Caulder or Death rides a Horse. Though I believe its from his head and partially based off the kung fu movies he must have watched earlier in his life. I believe that the mans a cinematic genius just the opening the 70's style with the Feature Presentation in the opening and how the movie transitions into animi was just incredible. i'm kinda pissed that some are still hung up on the cliff hanger I just don't understand. Tarantino originally wrote this movie as a three hours long epic revenge story. Though he cut it into two movies what's the big deal. I actually like the wait it just gets me that much more excited about friday.
Rating: Summary: Quentin did it again Review: First off I loved the film. An instant classic though some believe he based It off Hannie Caulder or Death rides a Horse. Though I believe its from his head and partially based off the kung fu movies he must have watched earlier in his life. i believe that the mans a cinematic genius just the opening the 70's style with the Feature Presentation in the opening and how the movie transitions into animi was just incredible. I'm kinda supprised that some are still hung up on the cliff hanger I just don't understand. Tarantino originally wrote this movie as a three hours long epic revenge story. Though he cut it into two movies what's the big deal. I actually like the wait it just gets me that much more excited about friday.
Rating: Summary: No Contest. Review: The special features on this DVD arn't as bad as people are saying. It's actually got some cool stuff, like complete 5.6.7.8.'s music performances. Oh, and the movie? Everyone should own it. EVERYONE. Rental is not an option. Purchase is mandatory.
Rating: Summary: Great Movie Review: The movie was GREAT i loved the moive i can't want to see the second part Uma Thurmnan was the best for this movie.
Rating: Summary: Read this or don't, it is irrelevent. Review: " When you kill a king, make sure the first strike is mortal, for there will be no second." First off, Kill Bill may be the most underrated movie ever. I have read many conflicting reviews, reviews which all have one thing in common. They say Kill Bill is a well-made movie; it is just not a good movie. I have to strenuously object to this consensus. Quentin has made a movie that you can neither classify nor quantify; therefore you should not be passing judgment upon this film until you truly understand it. I'm not being arrogant or hypocritical here. I do not fully understand it either. I can safely say I enjoyed it, but that is all. This movie is " a conundrum wrapped in an enigma." I have discerned that there are many obscure details that Quentin has infused into his film. I shall probably have to watch this movie at least ten times before I can really decide whether it is a good movie or not. Peace out.
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