Kill Bill Vol 1 and Vol 2 (2003 & 2004)

Kill Bill Vol 1 and Vol 2 (2003 & 2004)

7/10

Starring

Uma Thurman

Directed by Quentin Tarantino

When it comes to classics of the 2000s, Kill Bill stands out as one of the best. It’s known for its impressive fight choreography, excellent cinematography, a razor-sharp script, and a master director at the helm.
For many of us, the 2000s weren’t complete until we saw The Bride (aka Black Mamba) take revenge on her former team, who tried to kill her and her unborn child. I have to admit, I did not see this movie back then in the University with my friends when it was released, and saw it more than 10 years later, and enjoyed it still.

With Quentin Tarantino writing and directing, this four-hour epic was split into two volumes—Volume 1 and Volume 2—released a year apart.
The cast delivered stellar performances, the fights were brutal, the gore was unapologetic, and the memorable lines left audiences captivated. Crafted with the energy of an anime, Kill Bill made you wish for a Volume 3. It became a cult classic, with much of the praise going to the lead, Uma Thurman.
The film was a hit with both critics and fans and a box-office success.

The plot is straightforward and laser-focused on revenge. The movie opens with The Bride (Black Mamba) beaten to a pulp, left for dead, and shot in the head while pregnant.
Miraculously, she survives but falls into a coma for four years.

When she wakes up, she exacts revenge on her abusers in the hospital and heads to Japan to acquire a new weapon for her mission.
After securing her weapon, she targets the easiest member of her former crew to find: the leader of the Yakuza. From there, she gathers enough information to hunt down the others.

Her ultimate goal? To kill Bill, the leader of their gang and the man who shot her in the head.

I can’t say much more without spoiling the movie, but if you’ve already seen it, it’s worth watching again to relive the excitement.
If you’ve never heard of this movie, your friends who were around to enjoy it owe you an apology.

Everything—from the settings to the combat—is a thrill to experience. And the best part? You don’t have to wait a year like we did to see how it all ends. You can now queue up both Volume 1 and Volume 2 to enjoy one of Quentin Tarantino’s finest works.