Kill Bill, Volume 2 Reviews

A more laid back not as quite as violent as the first but a solid finish to a nice tale. The entire why of volume 1 is laid out for you in a great finish.

A bit of an improvement over its first half, but not by much. But i was impressed with some of its character work and David Carradine`s magnificent performance which made the film.

Kill Bill: Volume 2 throws away everything that was fun in Vol.1 and replaces it with hollow and endless dialogue.
It does have it's moments and especially the showdown between Thurman and Hannah is pleasure to watch here. Still Volume 2 is a huge disappointment and does not come even close to Vol.1.
One of the biggest flaws in some of Tarantino's films are the endless and pointless dialogue which does not serve the film in any possible way. It seems that Tarantino is too in love with his dialogue which in past ten years has gone just downhill with every film of his. This Volume 2 is further proof of that. Especially his biggest nadir so far, which is Death Proof, is perfect example of badly written dialogue.
It is also kinda sad to see that Kill Bill: Volume 1 promised something much more bigger and funnier than we in the end get. Here is a film that is very anticlimatic and ends into whimper. A huge disappointment.

The Bride: I've killed a hell of a lot of people to get to this point, but I have only one more. The last one. The one I'm driving to right now. The only one left. And when I arrive at my destination, I am gonna kill Bill. 

"The Bride Is Back For The Final Cut"

Kill Bill Vol. 2 is a good addition to the first film. Where the first film was a wall to wall action packed entry, this one slowed it down just a little bit and made for a more conversational film. It still had action and it still had the awesome choreography the first had; it just had longer scenes with more dialogue. For some action movies, that wouldn't work, but when Tarantino I'd the filmmaker; dialogue is a great thing. The more dialogue, the better, in my opinion. I liked this one just as much as the first and I think a second viewing of both would make me like them even more. 

You should know the plot as it is the title, but this is the one where she actually kills Bill. Along the way she kills some other people that had a hand in her death. We also see the scene right before Bill tries to kill her at the church, and we see her get training from the very man that Bill got his training from. Like the first one, and just about every Tarantino film, the plot jumps around. It's told in a very non-linear fashion, which has proven to work perfectly for Tarantino. 

Film lovers love these movies because there is just so much to take away from them, even on the first viewing. Tarantino's love for movies come out in these Kill Bill movies more than any other movie he has made. Everything about Kill Bill is done in a very detailed, very technical, very workmanlike way. Every shot, every song, every piece of dialogue, is exactly the way Tarantino wants it. A lot of what's going on in these movies is paying homage to the movies he loved. 

As a combination, these movies are amazing. Uma Thurman is the perfect fit for her character, as is David Carradine. These movies are a film buffs dream, but so is Quentin Tarantino. The Kill Bill movies are must see films. If you love any genre that these movies touch, it's necessary. If you love smart, exciting, action packed, funny films, watch these movies. You won't be disappointed in the four hour long runtime of the two films together. 

It may not be the diabolical conclusion that many fans may have wanted, but in a storytelling sense, it is almost perfection. By the end of the first film I was dying to get the answers, but when the second portion starts, it almost feels like Tarantino wanted you to know who everyone is, before you even get to see for yourselves. I was a little let down in that aspect, but the betrayals, the writing, the action, and the obvious twists are all so engaging that it would be a crime to not love this film. Quentin Tarantino does it right again in this edgy sequel to a masterpiece. I absolutely loved the way this will was put together, but I wished some of the details weren't revealed right from the start. Overall, "Kill Bill - Volume 2" is a fantastic piece of cinema!

Regrettably, "Vol. 2" is Tarantino's most pretentious movie he's made. It's not to say that the movie sucks, but there's a certain tone that carries throughout the movie that's unattractive. I've gotta say, the action scenes are really well choreographed though.

I was happy that Tarantino decided to tone down the gore and violence, and took a step into the land of adventure, where we can relax and watch away as Uma blissfully dances across the screen.

I really consider parts I & II the same film but if reviewing each individually I would say the difference is style and pacing. I love the second film for it's ode to Leone but also for it's Pei Mei scenes. I love how when the story switches to Bud and his strip club job it feels like a total different film. Also the buried alive scene is classic.

These movies have too much swag.

Volume 2 focuses more on story and characters, rather than action and spectacle, but is a good movie in its own right. Some may find it better than the first volume, and some may not.

There's a lot more talk than action in this and that's fine, but most of the dialogue doesn't hold up to Tarantino's usual. The last 30 mins or so focus specifically on the relationship between ****** and Bill...and what an interesting relationship it is. It's a shame they were forced to release the films separately.

It is universally known that the sum of the whole is greater then it's parts. For films, that is usuallly not the case. But for Kill Bill, it is. As I have said in my review for Part one, this was meant to be one giant film, but it was split in half due to time reasons. While the first film was violent as hell, this film is not. In exchange we get more backstory and plot which is better. Between the two halfs of the film, I feel that this is the better one due to it being the story and the characters are better developed. Now, am I saying that the first one is bad? Absolutly not. I am saying that this is the better of the two. But as a whole, it is even better. Now for the technical aspects. This half shows the extent of how much Tarantino experiment with his tecnique. Mostly during the patient talk sequences that occur in the film and the coffin scene half way through the film. Plus, how he directed the giant fight scene between The Bride (Yes, her name is revieled) and Elle Driver shows his masterful talent while paying homage to one of the greatest Giant Monster films of all time (War of the Gargantuas). This half is Tarantino's second masterpiece. Now for the acting. In the previous review, I touched on Uma Thurman, so while she is a powerhouse in this film, I am not going to worry about her. The people I want to touch on is Daryl Hannah and David Carradine. For Hannah, I never really cared for her performances (mostly due to her Razzie for Wall Street), but I like how she is such a psychopathic lunatic that is hell bent on only one thing: Pleasing Bill, wanting The Bride dead, and wanting to be rich plus have The Bride's sword. But, the one thing that I think makes her the most memorable was her monologues she gives when she kill one particular character and when she revels one shocking secret to The Bride. Even more, her performance when something, sad, happens to her. For Carradine, this was the first film I ever saw him in, and as such, the one film that expose me to him. When we see him, he is mostly talking to The Bride, very little fighting from him. But, when we see him, he steals the show! He is that wonderful in this film. This being the last major film he was in before his tragic death, I say that he gave a hell a performance and, at the end, just sends him off perfectly. Why he did not get and Oscar nomination for Supporting actor, I will never know. The script, as I said is mostly talking and back story that I like. But, the one aspect was how the script had the character of Bill set up. In the first film, we only see his right hand. Nothing else (except a VERY blurred look at his head). Now, when we see him in this film, that entire God/ Spiritual like quality is gone and we see him as any other person. That, in my opinion, is brilliant! Now for the score. Between the two films, the score for part one is better in terms of being more catchier. With this score, it is better at setting the mood with western pieces being used plus some score pieces by Ennio Moricone. But, the one piece that steals all of this is the use of the song Malagueña Salerosa by Chingon (AKA" Director Robert Rodriguez band). So, between the scores, they are both great in their own right. Overall, this is a perfect continuation of The Bride's revenge, the better half of the film, and the part that makes both parts better as one.

By releasing his film in two parts, Quentin Tarantino caused a bit of a stir. Questions were asked; Was it a producers money making scheme? Was it his inflated ego? Was it even going to work? The answer to all of the above is most likely - Yes. And once again the film geek had silenced the naysayers with a second part that's as good as, if not better than the first.
Vernita Green (Vivica A. Fox) and O-Ren Ishii (Lucy Liu) are out for the count but for the Bride (Thurman), there's still unfinished business and three to go - the brooding brother Budd (Michael Madsen), the murderous one-eye Elle Driver (Daryl Hannah), and of course, the big dog. The top banana himself, Bill (Carradine).
After the success of the first, it can be tricky to maintain the same level of quality. Wisely though, Tarantino changes the whole tone and mood this time. He doesn't try to emulate the first. If anything he delivers the opposite. Where Volume 1 explored an eastern theme, Volume 2 is very much the western. It's a clever structural device from Tarantino and my being a big spaghetti western fan this second installment just about shades it for me.
If the first one was his channeling of Akira Kurasawa and John Woo, this is his John Ford and Sergio Leone. This time around the characters are more fleshed out. We are given tons of backstory and the reasons for all the carnage we have witnessed. This is when it all comes together. The big reveal. What this lacks though, is some of the visual splendor from Vol. 1. There's no scene that can quite match the climactic "The House Of The Blue Leaves" confrontation. What we get to make up for it, is an excellent modern spaghetti western complete with Ennio Morricone style music and a female frenzied fight between The Bride and Elle as well as the conscience ridden, snarling brother Budd and finally, the elusive Bill.
A third installment is now being discussed but if it doesn't transpire (and maybe it shouldn't) this is a fitting end to a marvellous double-feature from the imaginative mind of Tarantino. Any film that has a martial arts move called 'the five-point palm exploding heart technique' is okay in my book.

This film is a masterpiece, Tarantino does it again with this beautifully made film that is better then the original. It brings us back many great elements of the first, such as music, avting, and dialogue. It shows the backround of her redemption, and it gives us a better look at what we are seeing. It was an action filled awesome movie that is not action/samurai movie, but more of a movie that takes us trough a journey nobody would dare enter but Tarantino.

The violence is more sparse but also hits much harder, the action is more isolated but also more intense. Vol. 2 is the more mature sibling to the head-spinning Vol. 1, but it's just as entertaining, and even more satisfying thanks to some excellent performances from the legendary David Carradine and Uma Thurman.

I liked it, It was better than volume 1

...no it wasn't

Definitely not as good as Volume 1, but still a good film. It dragged in a few places and wasn't as entertaining. It's affective in the way it helps you understand Volume 1. Loved the ending!

The concluding part of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill film is more layed back than the first film, but it still has all the trappings of an amazing Quentin Tarantino film. Inventive dialogue, wicked action and a solid story. Vol 2 doesn't disappoint and this is a terrific homage to Ku Fu films. The film is filled with awesome fight sequences and the buildup to the final confrontation is well done. Tarantino always has an eye for incredible casts, and in Kill Bill Vol 1 and Vol 2 the actors are a fine bunch of talented actors. Uma Thurman gives her best performances in these two films since Pulp Fiction. Even Daryl Hannah who I find to be a terrible actress is good here. Kill Bill Vol 2 along with Vol 1 is a departure from Tarantino's previous works, because this isn't a gangster film. The film is an homage to Ku Fu films, and Tarantino manages to create something original without copying those films. Kill Bill, like all of Tarantino's films is a well scripted film with colorful characters. The action sequences are well staged and very entertaining. Michael Madsen scenes were amusing and well thought of. Slightly weaker than the first film, Vol 2 focuses more on the drama surrounding The Bride than the actual Ku Fu action. With that said, it's not necessarily a bad thing. In fact I think it adds a lot more to the story. Vol 2 is a terrific follow up, and what makes the film better is David Carradine's acting as Bill. He gave the best performance of the film, even though he was on screen for maybe 20 minutes or maybe less. The climax of the film is incredible and in pure Tarantino fashion doesn't disappoint. If you loved the first part of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill saga you would love this second half. Lacking the bloody elements of the first film, Vol 2 has still plenty of good action sequences throughout and Tarantino manages to create yet another great film that blends a more dramatic plot than the first film, and concludes with a terrific climax that won't disappoint the diehard Tarantino fan. Tarantino has a knack for creating awesome films in different genres, and with both Kill Bill films he mastered the art of making a solid Ku Fu film.

"Bill. Where's Bill?"While Volume 1 was a love letter to Kung-Fu films, Volume 2 is a family drama at its heart. Here we get the "why" to go with Volume 1's, "how".The Bride shows the human part of her self, and this results in a plethora of very human moments. Vol. 1 was about style and imagery, Vol. 2 is gritty and brutal. The hateful jealousy of Elle and Bud's cunning familiarity, offer stark counter-points to the indifferent Vernita and O-Ren's detachment. In Volume 1, Beatrix battled those who only hurt her because it was their job. In Volume 2, she confronts those who had a much more personal stake in her tragic past.Despite the considerable changes in tone between the two volumes, the themes remain consistent. I prefer the first volume more, but the second volume is even more important to the overall story arc. There are still great fights, excellent music, and wonderful writing (the Pai-Mei scenes are some of my favorites from any movie, period), but don't expect a direct continuation of Volume 1's style. Approach this as the second side to Kill Bill's coin, and you'll enjoy it.