Another excellent Tarantino film. It keeps you on hold until the end. Amazing work in all aspects film.
Kiddo: "You and I have unfinished business."
Bill: "Baby, you ain't kidding."
So different from Vol. 1, more slow-paced and character/dialogue driven. I like Vol. 1 slightly more because of the action and it's more stylish but Vol. 2 is still stylish as hell. It keeps using some of the filmmaking techniques used in Vol. 1.
The backstory for Beatrix Kiddo really elevates the character and the movie as a whole. A lot of layers with the interactions she gets with Bill (David Carradine), who delivers an excellent performance. Daryl Hannah as Elle is also a standout, one of my favorite moments is when she goes absolutely berzerk. Master Pai Mei was a great comical relief, I wanted more of him.
The dialogue and dialogue delivery is probably the biggest praise I could give this movie, it's so freakin good. Favorite part of the movie is the "Elle and I" chapter, probably the most memorable part of both movies (Vol. 1 third act aside).
The only criticism I can think of is I wanted more action especially in the third act, I was expecting an army or at least a few skilled bodyguards guarding the final villain. But I get why they didn't do that because the third act would have lasted an hour. Perfect conclusion.
i actually counted 6 steps
Not as good as Vol.1.
It’s cool but not as fresh and impactful as the first volume. Still, so far, my favourite Tarantino movies!
Significantly more balanced between its stylish idiosyncrasies and emotional undercurrents than Vol. 1, injecting the Bride with a fierce matriarchal stimulus, but its wonky structure still confines it from reaching narrative transcendence.
Good finale, different from vol.1 both have good and bad points. Still a film you should see at least once
A masterful movie that is quite unlike anything else Tarantino has made, all while being a Tarantino style movie.
She kills Bill.
Everything is cause for admiration here, Tarantino gave us a masterpiece without doubt and is positioned as a perfectionist and retailer of huge professionalism.
Kill Bill is pure and unadulterated fun projected on screen in spectacular fashion. Tarantino pays tribute every step of the way to his favorite genres and directors, which act like nuggets of celebration to the accomplished viewer. The revenge is satisfying, the humor is abundant, the characters are brilliant, and the storytelling is masterful.
I want to thank Quentin Tarantino for teaching me what to do if I ever get buried alive in a wooden casket
Arguably worse than vol. 1, depending on what day I'm having. I like how it focused more on the story, but the scenes dragged for way too long. There wasn't a whole lot of action and the ending was kind of anticlimactic. The fighting scenes that were in the film were still done incredibly well and I was interested for the whole time. I enjoy how we got to learn more about the Bride and her origins. As always, great writing and cinematography.
Directed by Quentin Tarantino, Kill Bill Vol. 2 represents an interesting evolution in narrative and stylistic approach, departing from its predecessor Kill Bill Vol. 1 in several ways. Vol. 2 delves deeper into character development and emotional resonance, depicting The Bride's (Uma Thurman) never-ending quest for revenge through deep philosophical introspection. Tarantino has created a masterful mosaic of genres, seamlessly interweaving elements of Western, samurai cinema and martial arts. The film's intellectual prowess lies in its subtle exploration of moral ambiguity, emphasizing the blurred lines between hero and villain as well as the cyclical nature of violence. The dialog is sharp, full of references to pop culture, literature and cinema, elevating the viewing experience. However, the film suffers from a relatively slower pace compared to its action-packed predecessor, hindering its momentum at times. While the characterization adds depth to the story, some secondary characters feel underdeveloped and detract from the overall impact. Despite these minor shortcomings, Kill Bill Vol 2 stands as an intellectually stimulating piece of cinema that serves as a fitting conclusion to The Bride's epic journey of revenge. my rating is 8
Theme- 9/10
Rewatchibility- 8/10
Acting- 9.5/10
Kinematography- 9.5/10
Time- 8/10
Total - 44/5 = 8.8
Revenge is a dish best served cold and in two parts I guess. Come on now I need my 'Whole Bloody Affair' cut already. I'm not quite sure what it is about both halves of Kill Bill, but I love them. What I will try to articulate though is that while I love 'Vol. 2', there are moments that make '2' feel lesser than '1'. That's likely due to cutting a movie in half and having to present them separately when that was not the original intention. That being said, it holds its own. Quentin has a great ability of knowing to create tension and the whole movie is littered with it but none greater than the final confrontation with Bill. Don't think that's a spoiler, check the title... I believe we all know what's gonna happen.
I have never been a huge Tarantino fan, but the Kill Bill's remain some of my favorites due to their style. Despite being a "sequel", this is much more of a continuation of the original film that serves as a must watch piece after the first.
Rating: 3.5/5 - 8/10 - Would Recommend
3 Thoughts After Re-Watching ‘Kill Bill: Vol. 2’:
I consider both of these volumes one extraordinary film. Neither part is better than the other. They’re both wonderfully different in their own spectacular ways.
That trailer fight with Elle never ceases to be brutal and disgusting and amazing. I always cringe at the thought of Beatrix in there with her bare feet. And it all culminates perfectly. Daryl Hannah was iconic as Elle in these two volumes.
I absolutely adore Uma Thurman. So dang talented. And this is her best film by far.
Bonus Thought: Fingers crossed for a Volume 3.
This movie is exactly the continuation of the first part. In this volume, we see the past of the main character of the film and the hardships he endured.
In this movie, he faces many problems.
I don't have a special explanation about this movie, you are just watching an action masterpiece.
Great cast in a great movie. Not as good as the first volume but close enough to get the same rating. The fight in the trailer is an amazing fight scene. has a good ending for me too, although it gets a little talky in the end per QT's style.
In "Vol. 2," Elle and Budd give brilliant performances that captivate the audience. Pai Mei has been killed, Budd has been bitten by a poisonous snake, and Elle is in a frenzy after her eyeballs are gouged out by her mentor and Beatrix. It is the most spectacular scene. It is not as messy as the previous film, but it is a cohesive, high-quality revenge drama. The process of Beatrix Kiddo's reemergence after her burial is truly hilarious, although it gets a little boring from the scene where she meets Bill. It's hard to argue with "Vol. 1," but "Vol. 2" is my personal favorite.
Story: 9
Script: 9
Performances: 10
Misc.: 9
Influence: 9
Overall: 9
This is more of a traditional Tarantino film compared to volume 1.
It’s more dialogue driven and slow paced (in my opinion to a fault, it really drags at points).
Daryl Hannah and David Carradine are great.
The acting, action, visuals and music choices are once again very well done.
7/10
Whatever I said about volume one is valid here. Relatively low-key and talky compared to volume one, but it works better as a standalone film. Everyone remembers the epic swordfight of volume one but at the same tends to forget that almost nothing memorable happens during the whole first half.
I think it's great except the end scenes with David Carradine just drag on a little too much compared to the pace of the rest the movie.
Great ending to a very sad story
Tarantino’s bloody tale of revenge continues in Kill Bill: Volume 2. After taking out two of her former assassin colleagues the Bride tracks down the remaining members of the Deadly Vipers on her quest to kill Bill. Volume 2 is a very different animal than Volume 1 and primarily focuses on character building and backstory. Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah, and David Carradine take center stage, and give some truly impressive performances; especially Carradine, who steals every scene he’s in and outshines Uma Thurman. And once again the dialog is outstanding, and is full of witty repartee that enriches the characters. Kill Bill: Volumes 2 doesn’t quite deliver on the promise of Volume 1, but it’s still an entertaining and well-crafted action film.
Kill Bill Vol 2 is different from Kill Bill Vol 1. It’s more of a slow hit action movie. The writing is great, the plot just continues on the first movie with more flashbacks. It’s nice to get more background on the characters and their story. The training scene with Chao Lai is iconic and it’s good to see how the church massacre went down. The acting is good we get to see more of The Bride and lot more of Bill and the other gang members. The action is still great not as much action as the first and no where as near blood in this one. The fight scene with One Eyed Elle is great though with the black mamba as well the burial scene. The cinematography as in all Tarantino movies is great a lot more of his trademark shots in this movie. The big problem is compared to the first this one is a lot more boring. The ending is really good it leaves you satisfied. Overall while Vol 1 being better Vol 2 is still a good sequel and a great and iconic action movie.
(8 out of 10)
A much slower, more suspensefully contemplative take on the same material as its first chapter. Rather than being on a non-stop offensive, this time we see the Bride in a more reactive role as her kills don't always go so swimmingly. Along the way, we catch a glimpse at her training in a stereotypically isolated Japanese temple, beside an impishly charismatic bearded master, the show-stealing Pai Mei.
When it comes time for the inevitable showdown with Bill himself, Tarantino plays his trump card and leaves a driven audience (and vengeful bride) confused about the apparent simplicity of their quest of the last four-plus hours. It's not as instantly captivating as the first package, and a few segments fall curiously flat, but it's enjoyable in surprising new ways and provides the closure we were all so desperate for. It's a perfectly appropriate finale, if not the one I may have been expecting.
better than the original. don't @ me
This feels different than volume 1 but I think that one is a little bit better. Still this has some great action and is a good sequel.
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 ska absolut inte ses som en uppföljare till den första Kill Bill-filmen, som släpptes ett år tidigare. Den är snarare den andra halvan av samma film. Trots detta är stilen och i synnerhet tempot i denna film väldigt annorlunda. Vol. 2 fokuserar främst på själva intrigen och på huvudkaraktären The Bride samt hennes före detta chef och älskare Bill. Själva berättelsen tar vid där den förra filmens slutade, men vi får nu lära oss mera om de bakomliggande orsakerna till hela dramat.
Uma Thurman fortsätter lysa även i denna film och får sällskap av en precis lika lysande David Carradine, som dessutom får äran att spela en oerhört välskriven bov. Musiken och Tarantinos regi fortsätter att imponera, även om farten är betydligt långsammare och det blodiga våldet knappt existerar. Men visst finns här flera fina ögonblick: striden mellan The Bride och Elle, den klaustrofobiska scenen inne i gravkistan, hela den avslutande sekvensen. De flesta actionscener är större och modigare, men inte lika blodiga som i den förra filmen och resten av filmen känns mera grubblande.
Det går inte att neka det faktum att denna film är den sämre halvan av helheten. Trots detta lyckas Tarantino beröra, speciellt mot slutet av filmen, och finalsekvensen hör till de bästa scener som Tarantino någonsin skrivit eller regisserat (i synnerhet Carradines monolog). Thurman och Carradine bär hela filmen på sina axlar och gör det med bravur, manuset ger oss svaren på frågorna som uppstod i den första filmen men denna film känns ändå inte lika ikonisk.
As much as I liked the first installment of this movie, the second installment (more of a continuation than a sequel) blows Volume 1 out of the water. The violence and action-packed "Volume 1" sets the stage for an often thoughtful and humanistic storyline.
For me, the best part of this movie was seeing Tarantino at work. Tarantino the writer started with a completely blanks slate and made something that (not unlike is other films) is a little off-kilter. The story moves along at a pace that he sees fit and he isn't afraid to stop the story to go tell another story. Tarantino the director is even better here. I can't remember the last modern film where the director uses music and color to add flavor to his story. At times the story turns to black and white, at other times 70's funk plays to bring the viewer back to the genre that Tarantino grew up with. The opening scene is the perfect example of this: Uma Thurman driving a convertible down a road, almost romanticizing her vendetta. The wind barely touches her hair and she doesn't once look at the road. The since is shot in a surreal color scheme - not quite black and white, maybe more of a silvery effect.
Also, don't be afraid to watch this movie without seeing the first one.
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a bit slow and boring at times, especially compared to the first one. but beautifully done as a sequel and to continue the story which was complicated to wrap your head around it. masterpiece.
Now take weight and limit the story.
Great conclusion to this two part story but i can't help but feel underwhelmed by Kill Bill.
A great ending for a great story. I like how this 2nd part is completely different from the first one, but it still has the same elements. It just fits perfectly.
Quite enjoyed this Tarantino flick.
For the rest, I still like and I still think one of the the best of Tarantino
I liked Volume I better
Finishing it off, a late night re-watch of an old favorite.
Shout by Bobby RevellBlockedParent2017-12-02T08:16:58Z
A Mesmerizing masterpiece. I've seen this film and part one several times, and again just now. I don't compare this to part one, being that it's the continuation of one long movie. This film transcends the martial arts / Kung Fu genre in ways never done before and with an unforgettable uniqueness. When I think of what I consider to be Tarantino's best films/screenplays--The Kill Bill saga is in my top three. I can't write a review because too many have already been written; however, This is a must see extravaganza of violence, martial arts, incredible characters with rich development, and of course the fantastic dialogue which Tarantino seems to be unequaled in creating. Uma Thurman was a freaking beast and should've gotten an Oscar for best actress. We know that would never happen even though it would've been great if the world were a bit cooler and open minded. I love this film.