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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: Dramas

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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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

It's the original "Volume" turned down, so that you can hear the considerably larger amounts of dialogue.

Full Review Source: BET.com | comment Comment
04/16/04
James Hill
James Hill
BET.com

Maybe if Tarantino hadn’t sprinted so hard early on, he wouldn’t have run out of gas right when it mattered.

Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
04/16/04
Chris Barsanti
Chris Barsanti
Film Threat

Vol. 2 finally tells us why we should care why Bill gets killed in the first place.

Full Review Source: Washington Times | comment Comment
04/16/04
Christian Toto
Christian Toto
Washington Times

Mind-numbingly brilliant.

Full Review Source: Cinemaphile.org | comment Comment
04/16/04
David Keyes
David Keyes
Cinemaphile.org

KB2 is still basically a cartoon, albeit a more elaborately illustrated one...

Full Review Source: Weekly Planet (Tampa, FL) | comment Comment
04/16/04
Lance Goldenberg
Lance Goldenberg
Weekly Planet (Tampa, FL)

Now this is more like it! Mostly you remember the sadness -- a strange, tired melancholy distilled from a thousand weary Westerns

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Weekly | comment Comment
04/16/04
Sean Burns
Sean Burns
Philadelphia Weekly

Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah, and David Carradine are simply more fun to watch than Lucy Liu and Vivica A. Fox.

Full Review Source: LYTRules.com | comment Comment
04/15/04
Luke Y. Thompson
Luke Y. Thompson
LYTRules.com

Chapter 75: Quentin Still Loves Himself (Lest You Thought It Was Only a Summer Thing)

Full Review Source: Flick Filosopher | comment Comment
04/15/04
MaryAnn Johanson
MaryAnn Johanson
Flick Filosopher

Second installment of Tarantino's meta-movie revenge fantasy is a very different film than Vol. 1, but just as good.

Full Review Source: Netflix | comment Comment
04/15/04
James Rocchi
James Rocchi
Netflix

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

In and of itself, Kill Bill Vol. 2 is a worthy (and different) successor to Vol. 1. But its real worth can only be appreciated as part of the whole saga...

Full Review Source: Los Angeles CityBeat | comment Comment
04/15/04
Andy Klein
Andy Klein
Los Angeles CityBeat

As a complete work, Kill Bill is not only Tarantino's finest work to date, but it's also one of the greatest movies ever made.

Full Review Source: KBTV-NBC (Beaumont, TX) | comment Comment
04/15/04
Danny Minton
Danny Minton
KBTV-NBC (Beaumont, TX)

Though much of the film is a lot of fun, it needs a good editor.

Full Review Source: Houston Chronicle | comment Comment
04/15/04
Eric Harrison
Eric Harrison
Houston Chronicle

Watching it is like watching a symphony. You know every part, even for the lesser-used instruments, has been composed deliberately, with concern for the product as a whole.

Full Review Source: EricDSnider.com | comment Comment
04/15/04
Eric D. Snider
Eric D. Snider
EricDSnider.com

Many sumptuous ingredients, perhaps more than necessary, ultimately and surprisingly delivering an operatic tale of the unstoppable force of motherhood.

Full Review Source: ReelTalk Movie Reviews | comment Comment
04/15/04
Jeffrey Chen
Jeffrey Chen
ReelTalk Movie Reviews

Satisfyingly funny, violent and well-acted that even those who dismissed the first part as being nothing but mindless action and gore will find much to enjoy this time around.

Full Review Source: Critic Doctor | comment Comment
04/15/04
Peter Sobczynski
Peter Sobczynski
Critic Doctor

Someone old, someone bled, someone killed, someone dead.

Full Review Source: MovieCrypt.com | comment Comment
04/15/04
Kevin A. Ranson
Kevin A. Ranson
MovieCrypt.com

The sword doesn’t claim a single victim this go ‘round, thus claiming Tarantino’s pen as the mightier.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
04/15/04
Erik Childress
Erik Childress
eFilmCritic.com

Kill Bill Vol. 2 is even better than Vol. 1.

Full Review Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | comment Comment
04/15/04
Jack Garner
Jack Garner
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
 
 
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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...

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