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Kill Bill Vol. 2

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Kill Bill Vol. 2 (2004)

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Reviews Counted:222

Fresh:189

Rotten:33

Average Rating:7.7/10

Consensus: 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.

Rated: 18 [See Full Rating] for strong bloody violence, language and some sexual content

Runtime: 2 hrs 17 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:23-04-2004

Synopsis: The second and final volume in Quentin Tarantino's KILL BILL series is another stylish, sprawling masterwork. VOLUME 2 picks up where the first film left off, as The Bride (Uma Thurman) resumes her... The second and final volume in Quentin Tarantino's KILL BILL series is another stylish, sprawling masterwork. VOLUME 2 picks up where the first film left off, as The Bride (Uma Thurman) resumes her quest to track down her former mentor, Bill (David Carradine), and exact revenge. But before she gets to Bill, she must first take out the remaining minions who helped to slaughter her best friends and fiancé. First up is Budd (Michael Madsen), a quiet but dangerous country boy who lives in a trailer. Next is Elle Driver (Darryl Hannah), a one-eyed vixen who doesn't appear to have a heart--or a conscience. As The Bride makes her way closer to Bill, scenes from her past are revisited, including her training with the angry and brutal Pai Mei (Gordon Liu). Finally, The Bride locates her man, sparking a truly unforgettable confrontation. In contrast to the nearly dialogue-free first volume, VOLUME 2 is filled with extended conversations that bring the story full circle. Thurman is once again riveting as the determined assassin, while Carradine delivers one of his best performances ever as the sadistic title character. Director of photography Robert Richardson uses a variety of film stocks to great effect, adding even more flair to Tarantino's already eye-popping vision. Rounding out things is an electrifying soundtrack that features original music from The RZA and Robert Rodriguez, as well as songs from Shivaree, Ennio Morricone, and Johnny Cash. [More]

Starring: Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen

Starring: Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen, Gordon Liu, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Nelson, Michael Parks, Larry Bishop, Bo Svenson, Perla Haney-Jardine

Director: Quentin Tarantino

Director: Quentin Tarantino
Screenwriter: Quentin Tarantino
Producer: Lawrence Bender
Studio: Miramax Films

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This is, to cut to the chase, a masterpiece.

Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
04/13/04
Stella Papamichael
Stella Papamichael
BBC
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Go see it, laugh and flinch in all the right places, have a ball, but don’t expect to remember this for years to come.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
05/14/04
Mark Dinning
Mark Dinning
Empire Magazine
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Alone, or stitched onto the end of Volume 1, the second part of Kill Bill could not feel more satisfying.

Full Review Source: FilmFocus | comment Comment
07/20/04
Joe Utichi
Joe Utichi
FilmFocus

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Full Review Source: Independent | comment Comment
03/07/05
Independent

Strong back-stories add a viscerally entertaining punch--scary, jarring, funny, touching--that keeps a smile firmly fixed on our face.

Full Review Source: Shadows on the Wall | comment Comment
04/18/04
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

The death of her daughter is her driving inspiration. The Bride is motivated by love, and that theme is even more resonant in Vol. 2.

Full Review Source: Teletext | comment Comment
04/19/04
Annette Dasey
Annette Dasey
Teletext
N/R

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Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
06/24/06
Geoff Andrew
Geoff Andrew
Time Out
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There is much to admire but little to love. Tarantino is not a director who engages on an emotional level.

Full Review Source: Times [UK] | comment Comment
04/28/04
James Christopher
James Christopher
Times [UK]
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04/24/04
Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner
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04/25/04
Kamal  'The Diva' Larsuel
Kamal 'The Diva' Larsuel
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What really makes Vol. 2 stand apart from the first film is the emotional depth of this half of the saga.

Full Review Source: About.com | comment Comment
04/15/04
Rebecca Murray
Rebecca Murray
About.com

As emotional as Volume 1 was visceral. Quentin Tarantino's foot fetish finally pays off in the final gag of the Elle Driver fight.

Full Review Source: About.com | comment Comment
04/15/04
Fred Topel
Fred Topel
About.com

What should have been a comic strip has turned into a bloated coffee-table book, smacking of self-indulgence.

Full Review Source: About.com | comment Comment
04/15/04
Jurgen Fauth
Jurgen Fauth
About.com

This is bold, breathtaking cinema that makes me remember why I love the movies.

Full Review Source: Aisle Seat | comment Comment
04/20/04
Mike McGranaghan
Mike McGranaghan
Aisle Seat

An over-long exercise in resolution, denouement and style.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
04/16/04
Mike DeWolfe
Mike DeWolfe
Apollo Guide

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12/04/04
Apollo Guide

Kicks down the door with a primal scream, sticks up the cash register and holds moviegoers hostage.

Full Review Source: Arizona Daily Star | comment Comment
04/16/04
Phil Villarreal
Phil Villarreal
Arizona Daily Star

They spend a little too much time yapping, not enough time whacking. Especially in a movie called Kill Bill.

Full Review Source: Arizona Republic | comment Comment
04/15/04
Bill Muller
Bill Muller
Arizona Republic

While Tarantino has toned down the action scenes, the way he films them can still surprise.

Full Review Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution | comment Comment
04/15/04
Steve Murray
Steve Murray
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

... Kill Bill, Vol. 2 turns out to be exploitation dominated by speeches worthy of Shakespearean tragedy, punctuated with a few choice fight scenes.

Full Review Source: Atlantic City Weekly | comment Comment
04/23/04
Lori Hoffman
Lori Hoffman
Atlantic City Weekly
 
 
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Latest News for Kill Bill Vol. 2

October 01, 2009: Tarantino Announces Kill Bill 3
Speaking on Italian TV talk show Parla Con Me, Quentin Tarantino announced his desire to make a third part to Kill Bill -- but insisted he wants to wait 10 years between the... More...

June 04, 2009: David Carradine: 1936-2009
David Carradine, the film and television actor who lent his rugged persona to more than 100 films, was found dead in Thailand while on location for the film Stretch. Police said... More...

June 16, 2008: RT on DVD: 70 More Minutes of The Incredible Hulk on Blu-Ray??
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