Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Miramax Films | Release Date: October 10, 2003
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paulgreenFeb 23, 2012
I like volume 2 more then volume 1 but it is my favourite film!
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Bullet97Aug 27, 2010
This movie rocks!! Tarantino brilliantly directs this tale of revenge, honor, blood, action, drama, and kung fu!! Its not for everyone, but I highly recommend it to fans of Tarantino and kung fu!!
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nboley08Aug 16, 2010
One of those films that you either love or hate. I personally love it and all its stylistic changes, switching back and forth from a spaghetti western to a samurai revenge film in the matter of minutes. The violence is terrific and most ofOne of those films that you either love or hate. I personally love it and all its stylistic changes, switching back and forth from a spaghetti western to a samurai revenge film in the matter of minutes. The violence is terrific and most of the time completely hilarious, and the storytelling is brilliant throughout.… Expand
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opixSep 10, 2010
Two thumbs up for this movie ! Professor Tarantino is a genius ! I first noticed Tarantino's name in Nirvana's album "In Utero"..I love Kurt Cobain also...they are both awesome in art !
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StevenFMay 6, 2013
Kill Bill is a film where director and writer Quentin Tarantino tries out various techniques, not to see if they work, but simply for his own enjoyment and to boast of his talent for detail, especially when so many of these techniques areKill Bill is a film where director and writer Quentin Tarantino tries out various techniques, not to see if they work, but simply for his own enjoyment and to boast of his talent for detail, especially when so many of these techniques are used simultaneously, which has created an unforgettable opening of a two part tale.
Uma Thurman stars as a bruised and beaten woman known simply as ‘The Bride’, who is betrayed on her wedding day by her colleagues, a group of dangerous individuals known as the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, led by Bill (David Carradine).
When they underestimate The Brides will to live, she eventually awakens from a coma and seeks revenge on those who wronged her, and as the opening quote on the screen suggests, “Revenge is a dish best served cold”, and this woman has nothing but cold and calculated on her mind.
Tarantino has told the story in a non-linear fashion, using chapters to split up the story, and incorporating various flashbacks of how exactly the wedding scenario played out. But in regards to the bride, she sets off by making a list of those who portrayed her, and its clear from the beginning that this film was always going to be building to something bigger, does it take anything away from the film? Perhaps a little, it certainly stands on its own two feet, but the fact remains that we are introduced to these various characters but only get a handful of them. Saying that, however, the scenes with these particular members of the Deadly Viper group are fantastically gory, anime and exaggerated tone that only Tarantino is capable of pulling off with such gritty means.
Uma Thurman’s ‘Bride’ is typically cold and in a particular mindset for the film, she delivers her kills with little mercy, perfectly portrayed by Thurman herself, who shows her willingness to throw herself into any role, a junkie in Pulp Fiction and now a deadly assassin.
The final moments of the film, and the build up are quite remarkable. Tarantino utilises his devices including typical Japanese slashers and even Spagetti Westerns to culminate in a massively colourful fight scene, but the final confrontation between the Bride and O-Ren Ishii (Lucy Liu is a beautifully crafted scene, and a true powerhouse in filmmaking.
For what it lacks in finalising a story, Kill Bill Vol. 1 certainly makes up for in its unique ability to combine visually striking scenes of blood splattered marvel, and Tarantino is truly at his best.… Expand
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HalfwelshmanJun 11, 2012
With Kill Bill, Quentin Tarantino continues to do what he does best - elevating supposedly "trashy" film genres to credible cinematic fare. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is packed full of energy and style, with Tarantino's trademark extreme violence andWith Kill Bill, Quentin Tarantino continues to do what he does best - elevating supposedly "trashy" film genres to credible cinematic fare. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is packed full of energy and style, with Tarantino's trademark extreme violence and eloquent, machine-gun dialogue. It also has a plethora of film references for cinephiles, mostly from Spaghetti Westerns, Hong Kong martial arts and Samurai films. Tarantino is not afraid to affectionately poke a little fun at the films he is paying homage to, but he never takes it to the extent of parody. Before this film, I'd have never in a million years pictured Uma Thurman as an action heroine, but thankfully Tarantino saw her potential in this role - she is great as the vengeful Bride. It is Lucy Liu and particularly Daryl Hannah who really steal the show performance-wise however, with Liu playing O-Ren Ishii, an honourable assassin-turned-mob leader, and Hannah playing Elle Driver, a considerably less honourable, and far more malicious former assassin. The action is superb, the fight scenes creative, well-choreographed and bloody, notably The Bride's brutal fight with Ishii's schoolgirl bodyguard Gogo (a particularly menacing Chiaki Kuriyama) and the following rather serene and beautiful duel with Ishii herself. Unfortunately, the sequence that links these two truly exceptional one-on-ones, involving The Bride hacking her way through wave after wave of henchmen, is more than a little overblown and excessive - the first dismembered limb and fountain of blood is shocking, but a long succession of the same gets a bit dull. My favourite scene of the whole film was an unexpected Japanese Anime segment that explores O-Ren Ishii's origins, and is an emotionally charged refreshing change of pace from the rest of the film. The first volume of Kill Bill is not only a fine example of a revenge movie that effectively adopts the stylistic conventions of numerous other genres, but it's a brilliant example of exciting film storytelling on its own terms to boot. The extent of Quentin Tarantino's film knowledge is still staggering, and he remains a true auteur gifted in all aspects of filmmaking, from cinematography and editing to screenwriting and selecting tracks for the film's eclectic and brilliant soundtrack. Other than a slightly monotonous grisly extended fight scene, I have incredibly little about Kill Bill Volume 1 to criticise - it's a brilliant, blood-splattered love-letter to the less artistically admired, but no less cinematically important filmmakers, and perfectly sets you up for the stunning conclusion to The Bride's quest for revenge in Vol. 2.… Expand
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horcrux2007Sep 3, 2014
This is by far my favorite film. It's bloody, highly entertaining, and it is just a fun revenge flick to watch. It is very over-the-top, like most grindhouse films were, which makes it all the more entertaining. I highly recommend this.
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YoloDuckTVJan 23, 2019
Kill Bill Vol. 1, is a great movie! A movie about a mother looking for revenge on some guy and a couple of assassins. The story seems pretty bare bones, but I really like it. Cause on the surface it just seems like a revenge story for UmaKill Bill Vol. 1, is a great movie! A movie about a mother looking for revenge on some guy and a couple of assassins. The story seems pretty bare bones, but I really like it. Cause on the surface it just seems like a revenge story for Uma Thurman's character. But it expands upon her journey hunting down these assassins in so many ways. Some of the assassins even get backstories. More in volume 2, but the Japanese assassin gets a beautifully animated backstory which perfectly everything we need to know about the character. One thing I love about the movie is the beautiful soundtrack, especially in the China portion of the film. The soundtrack sounds like it was composed by Nobuo Uematsu himself. It's magnificent. The acting is also good too. Uma Thurman absolutely nails her character as (like I said earlier) a mother trying to get revenge. She has the caring, charming mentality of a mother. But the cold blooded, bad ass nature of an assassin. everyone else is good too, but you don't really see much of any other characters. The characters get a lot more fleshed out in volume 2. But my absolute favorite film about this film, is the fights, and the fight choreography. It is **** brutal. Every single fight scene is fun to watch. Every time there was a fight I had a **** eating grin on my face. Hell! This movie opens on a fight, and its amazing. In the fights Uma Thurman will be doing 20 flips, spinning on the floor, swinging her sword around in loops like a god damn industrial fan. I absolutely love the fights. The scene in Tokyo where "The Bride" has to fight the Crazy 88 is splendid, just a magnificent scene. I love how the filter cuts to black and white, like its an old Japanese karate movie. I just love it. I honestly just really like Kill Bill Vol.1 and Vol.2 for completely different reasons. This movie for the breathtaking fight scenes, and Volume 2 for its brilliant dialogue. Kill Bill Volume 1 & 2 are some of Tarantino's best. Okay. Just go watch them ya **** idiot. They're really good. They make my dick rock hard! 9 outta 10.… Expand
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TaediumJul 22, 2011
Kill Bill isn't supposed to be believable. Kill Bill is: gory, ridiculous, It's pure, unfiltered Tarantino. Kill Bill is: Cool. Brilliant, timeless classic, which is exactly what to expect from Quentin. Vol 1 and 2 are one of those kind ofKill Bill isn't supposed to be believable. Kill Bill is: gory, ridiculous, It's pure, unfiltered Tarantino. Kill Bill is: Cool. Brilliant, timeless classic, which is exactly what to expect from Quentin. Vol 1 and 2 are one of those kind of movies that I have to watch every time I see it on cable. It just never gets old.… Expand
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elreader46Mar 4, 2012
Visually stunning and magnificently gory, KIll Bill Vol. 1 is one of Tarintino's best films in my opinion. After The Bride, Uma Thurman, was betrayed by her boss, Bill, she is slapped in to a coma and left to wonder what happened to herVisually stunning and magnificently gory, KIll Bill Vol. 1 is one of Tarintino's best films in my opinion. After The Bride, Uma Thurman, was betrayed by her boss, Bill, she is slapped in to a coma and left to wonder what happened to her baby. With an interesting story to complement beautiful violence, Kill Bill Vol. 1 is a true masterpiece.… Expand
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DillonMcCormickMar 16, 2012
Kill Bill Vol. 1 is a masterpiece. Vengeance, justice and kung fu are combined to create an entertaining action film. Uma Thurman plays the main female character who slices her way through bad guys.
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lukechristianscDec 17, 2014
as much as Robert Rodriguez & Tarantino have brought some crazy over ratted fun kick ass movies like
( Dusk Til Dawn, Pulp Fiction), Kill Bill was one of the best movies of Tarantino's career. the writer/ director ( Tarantino) hasas much as Robert Rodriguez & Tarantino have brought some crazy over ratted fun kick ass movies like
( Dusk Til Dawn, Pulp Fiction), Kill Bill was one of the best movies of Tarantino's career. the writer/ director ( Tarantino) has created a heroic characters in his films and Uma Thurman is clearly his best characters yet, thats what makes Kill Bill so special also his crazy work with effects also his camera shots. Grade A… Expand
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Meth-dudeNov 23, 2017
The acting is very good, the soundtrack is amazing, the fight sequences were magnificent and there were tons of blood. Kill Bill is without a doubt one Tarantino's best movies.
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JohnMasterLJul 21, 2015
No tengo palabras para expresar lo que siento cada vez que veo esta obra maestra, Kill Bill Vol 1 es una joya, completamente divertida, brutal y única. Las secuencias de acción son un bello homenaje a las películas de Kung-Fu antiguas,No tengo palabras para expresar lo que siento cada vez que veo esta obra maestra, Kill Bill Vol 1 es una joya, completamente divertida, brutal y única. Las secuencias de acción son un bello homenaje a las películas de Kung-Fu antiguas, mezcladas con una historia original y con un guion que solo Quentin Tarantino lo puede hacer. Esta primera parte es magnifica.… Expand
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SuperkidNov 24, 2014
Kill Bill Vol. 1 is AWESOME! It has Way better action than the second one. Now, I'm not saying that Kill Bill Vol. 2 is a bad movie believe me it is awesome and I gave that a 10 also but this introduces the characters and explains why sheKill Bill Vol. 1 is AWESOME! It has Way better action than the second one. Now, I'm not saying that Kill Bill Vol. 2 is a bad movie believe me it is awesome and I gave that a 10 also but this introduces the characters and explains why she wants to kill the people on her death list and of course, Bill. I truly love this movie and it deserves a 10 undoubtedly.… Expand
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aadityamudharApr 17, 2016
Kill Bill is a film where director and writer Quentin Tarantino tries out various techniques, not to see if they work, but simply for his own enjoyment and to boast of his talent for detail, especially when so many of these techniques areKill Bill is a film where director and writer Quentin Tarantino tries out various techniques, not to see if they work, but simply for his own enjoyment and to boast of his talent for detail, especially when so many of these techniques are used simultaneously, which has created an unforgettable opening of a two part tale.
Uma Thurman stars as a bruised and beaten woman known simply as ‘The Bride’, who is betrayed on her wedding day by her colleagues, a group of dangerous individuals known as the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, led by Bill (David Carradine).
When they underestimate The Brides will to live, she eventually awakens from a coma and seeks revenge on those who wronged her, and as the opening quote on the screen suggests, “Revenge is a dish best served cold”, and this woman has nothing but cold and calculated on her mind.
Tarantino has told the story in a non-linear fashion, using chapters to split up the story, and incorporating various flashbacks of how exactly the wedding scenario played out. But in regards to the bride, she sets off by making a list of those who portrayed her, and its clear from the beginning that this film was always going to be building to something bigger, does it take anything away from the film? Perhaps a little, it certainly stands on its own two feet, but the fact remains that we are introduced to these various characters but only get a handful of them. Saying that, however, the scenes with these particular members of the Deadly Viper group are fantastically gory, anime and exaggerated tone that only Tarantino is capable of pulling off with such gritty means.
Uma Thurman’s ‘Bride’ is typically cold and in a particular mindset for the film, she delivers her kills with little mercy, perfectly portrayed by Thurman herself, who shows her willingness to throw herself into any role, a junkie in Pulp Fiction and now a deadly assassin.
The final moments of the film, and the build up are quite remarkable. Tarantino utilises his devices including typical Japanese slashers and even Spagetti Westerns to culminate in a massively colourful fight scene, but the final confrontation between the Bride and O-Ren Ishii (Lucy Liu is a beautifully crafted scene, and a true powerhouse in filmmaking.
For what it lacks in finalising a story, Kill Bill Vol. 1 certainly makes up for in its unique ability to combine visually striking scenes of blood splattered marvel, and Tarantino is truly at his best.… Expand
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RosalyCFeb 4, 2016
A successful thriller film that includes revenge, suspense, blood, and action from start to finish! Quentin Tarantino does an amazing job with his non-linear structure making the films more entertaining and offering backstories for hisA successful thriller film that includes revenge, suspense, blood, and action from start to finish! Quentin Tarantino does an amazing job with his non-linear structure making the films more entertaining and offering backstories for his characters. The art of music throughout both films is phenomenal, giving the viewers chills and thrills. I highly recommend the film to martial arts fans, western fans, action fans, and of course Quentin Tarantino fans.… Expand
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mrdr4gonFeb 10, 2018
A ultraviolent exercise in pure visceral action and spectacle with a succession of increasingly incredible and insane setpieces culminating in one of the greatest fight scenes in film history.
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Arlene123May 19, 2018
His best movie, no doubt! Uma Thurman was terrific, Lucy Liu was absolutely great in there as a supporting role....the final battle between O-ren and The Bride is a powerhouse of filmmaking. And music is absolutely BRILLIANT! Cinematic gold!His best movie, no doubt! Uma Thurman was terrific, Lucy Liu was absolutely great in there as a supporting role....the final battle between O-ren and The Bride is a powerhouse of filmmaking. And music is absolutely BRILLIANT! Cinematic gold! A masterpiece! 10/10!… Expand
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ErikTheCriticOct 11, 2018
With plenty of style, violence and gallons and gallons of blood, the first volume of "Kill Bill" was an absolute pleasure to watch. This is one bad-ass movie.
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jessiefbrOct 9, 2018
kill bill vol.1 is a great appeal for fans of Quentin Tarantino.com memorable kun-fu scenes filled with gore. Kill bill vol.1 is undoubtedly one of the best revenge and kun-fu movies of all time.
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Katherine1Feb 4, 2019
I think it is my favorite film of all time. This movie makes you have chills and thrills and it's definately one of the best movies ever made. For me, it's Tarantino's best movie. I never understood why some people dislike this film...I think it is my favorite film of all time. This movie makes you have chills and thrills and it's definately one of the best movies ever made. For me, it's Tarantino's best movie. I never understood why some people dislike this film... Performances, cinematography, choreography of the fights, action sequences, dialogue, music... all perfect! It even contains a manga anime sequence on it which I found very artistic. Also, I loved splatter and camera tricks. It is very impressive and the plot is really interesting and touching at some point. Last but not least, I can say Uma Thurman totally rocked on there! Her best role out of her career without a doubt! Lucy Liu was also very good as the main villain. My favorite scene was Uma Thurman vs Lucy Liu fight. Really breathtaking! Overall, a flawless perfect film that really deserves its good ratings and critics. It becomes even better along with Vol. 2 because it focuses more on the story and characters, but Vol. 2 is not as strong and badass as this one.… Expand
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ZendayaMar 17, 2019
Ένα αιματηρό θρίλερ γεμάτο σασπένς, αγωνία, δράση, σπλάτερ, βία, εικαστικά όμορφο και άψογα σκηνοθετημένο. Οι ερμηνείες ήταν πολύ καλές και ειδικά της πρωταγωνίστριας Ούμα Θέρμαν αλλά και της Λούσι Λιου που μέχρι πρώτινος τη θεωρούσα κάτω τουΈνα αιματηρό θρίλερ γεμάτο σασπένς, αγωνία, δράση, σπλάτερ, βία, εικαστικά όμορφο και άψογα σκηνοθετημένο. Οι ερμηνείες ήταν πολύ καλές και ειδικά της πρωταγωνίστριας Ούμα Θέρμαν αλλά και της Λούσι Λιου που μέχρι πρώτινος τη θεωρούσα κάτω του μετρίου ηθοποιό.. εδώ με εξέπληξε και της βγάζω το καπέλο.. οι χορογραφίες των μαχών καταπληκτικά σκηνοθετημένες, η φωτογραφία και οι εικόνες σε καθηλώνουν, λήψεις από διαφορετικές οπτικές γωνίες, πετυχημένος συνδυασμός διαφορετικών τρόπων κινηματογράφησης, έντονη επιρροή και αναφορές στο ασιατικό σινεμά (ένα μάλιστα από τα κεφάλαια είναι γυρισμένο με τη γιαπωνέζικη τεχνοτροπία του manga anime), αιχμηροί και πομπώδεις διάλογοι, ενδιαφέρουσα ιστορία, η μουσική επένδυση όμως είναι αυτή που ανεβάζει το έργο σε άλλο επίπεδο. Με εντυπωσίασε περισσότερο η samurai/manga αισθητική της ταινίας καθώς μου αρέσει ό,τι έχει σχέση με Ιαπωνία και τέτοιου είδους κουλτούρα.. είναι μια ταινία που σε συναρπάζει τόσο με τη δράση που έχει να προσφέρει όσο και με την αισθητική της. Πρόκειται για μια οπτικοακουστική όαση με εντυπωσιακές σκηνές μάχης, έντονους χρωματισμούς, πολύ σπλάτερ, τρελή ατμόσφαιρα και ένα μαγευτικό soundtrack. Είναι μια ταινία που βλέπεται πολύ άνετα και ευχάριστα και αξίζει σίγουρα πάνω από μία προβολές.. είναι μια ταινία με μπόλικο σασπένς που σε καθηλώνει και σου κόβει την ανάσα. Από την πρώτη φορά που είδα αυτή την ταινία την λάτρεψα, πραγματικά την ''ερωτεύτηκα''! Θεωρώ ότι είναι η καλύτερη ταινία του Ταραντίνο ή τουλάχιστον η πιο ενδιαφέρουσα σεναριακά. Για μένα αποτελεί αδιαμφισβήτητα μία από τις αγαπημένες μου ταινίες καθώς και μία από τις καλύτερες ταινίες όλων των εποχών. Βάζω 10/10!… Expand
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Wavy_YeezyMay 15, 2019
Wow. Amazing movie. Extremely violent, but extremely good. I was not expecting much going into this movie, but I absolutely loved it. Top 3 Tarantino work.
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fionagg0001Feb 13, 2020
Quentin Tarantino's best film and my favorite movie of all time! The action and fight scenes are amazing and every time I watch this movie I can't get my eyes off the screen.
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VenkatR.Dec 25, 2006
Amazing movie!! Best action movie ever. Quentin tarantino gives a blockbuster.
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JayF.Feb 19, 2006
A truly beautiful and violent piece of filmwork from Quentin Tarantino.
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JaronRSep 21, 2007
My favourite movies of all time. Between the over-the-top violence, the brilliant score, and unique (yet firmly stereotypical) characters, you can't lose.
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LegalsNov 8, 2010
This movie was great! It was funny and action packed! From a blood hungry bride to a Japanese schoolgirl who can wield a ball and chain it was a great movie. Very good storyline too I believe.
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spazzinmekonNov 17, 2010
This and the sequel to this movie are still my favorite movies of ALL TIME. Loved everything about it. yes it's rather gory, but it almost doesn't seem that gory given that's it's given in such a cartoon-ish way, which i Love. I'm utterlyThis and the sequel to this movie are still my favorite movies of ALL TIME. Loved everything about it. yes it's rather gory, but it almost doesn't seem that gory given that's it's given in such a cartoon-ish way, which i Love. I'm utterly amazed that the critics for this movie are so low, i can't get enough of the movie. GREAT fight scenes, and i love how they add little funny tidbits throughout that story, as well as add quirky sounds throughout the movie, it really keep my attention every single time i watch it. Thumbs WAY up!!!… Expand
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lherman22Dec 4, 2010
I think this is my favorite Tarantino film. I've seen so many review saying "it was so gory" and the "violence was cheap and fake looking." These comments always make me laugh. You don't get it. This is a homage to kung-fu flicks of the 60'sI think this is my favorite Tarantino film. I've seen so many review saying "it was so gory" and the "violence was cheap and fake looking." These comments always make me laugh. You don't get it. This is a homage to kung-fu flicks of the 60's and 70's; they WERE cheap and exaggerated. Most of all they were FUN! If you don't like kung-fu flicks then why on earth would you watch this movie? This is not a soul searching drama, this is KUNG-FU!… Expand
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SixellaDec 5, 2010
My favourite movie ever. Tarantino has delivered a wonderful cult-style film with a fluent mixture of samurai and western style. The one thing I really noticed was how easily it was to sympathize with almost all of the charaters, especiallyMy favourite movie ever. Tarantino has delivered a wonderful cult-style film with a fluent mixture of samurai and western style. The one thing I really noticed was how easily it was to sympathize with almost all of the charaters, especially The Bride and Bill… Expand
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julian_zizzleAug 8, 2011
What?? I watched the best fight scene on my whole life this morning. I couldnt stop and watched vol2 too on the same day. It was total blood bath and i loved it. It would be an insult to to give this movie anything but 10 :)
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sinadoomApr 21, 2013
The most violent, most sexy and most pure brawler action movie I've seen. The story, like Pulp Fiction, is as minimal as possible; only existing to explain the motives behind all the violence. Uma Thurman looks stunning in this film, and theThe most violent, most sexy and most pure brawler action movie I've seen. The story, like Pulp Fiction, is as minimal as possible; only existing to explain the motives behind all the violence. Uma Thurman looks stunning in this film, and the combat scenes are not only directed with style and perfection, but they're also quite comical at points. It's almost like a Jackie Chan cartoon only with sharp-edged weapons and a lot of uncensored violence. In fact, the amount of blood and gore can seem a bit too much given the cartoony style of the film. But the scenes are top notch. Quentin Tarantino sure knows how to direct action scenes well. The only criticism I have is that there's no real story, so you're just watching a compilation of action scenes rather than a movie experience.… Expand
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HyliadOct 7, 2011
Smart, funny, very well performed and directed, a reference in the non-asiatic ninja film history. Like always with Tarantino, all the characters are awesome, and you can do a spin-off with every one of them. Really.
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LuksRokzApr 8, 2013
Damn, if you where to watch vol 2 before this one (like i did) you would LOVE kill bill vol 1. I can see why people wouldn't like it, seeing how its mostly shooty shooty bangy bangy and very little plot in between (most of this plot is laterDamn, if you where to watch vol 2 before this one (like i did) you would LOVE kill bill vol 1. I can see why people wouldn't like it, seeing how its mostly shooty shooty bangy bangy and very little plot in between (most of this plot is later found in vol 2). But hey, i love it. What can i say, it was one of the first Tarantino movies i ever watched and i love it.… Expand
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schyguy96Dec 14, 2013
A wonderful film, by most metrics. Tarantino is an incredible filmmaker, but his prestige advanced beyond great screenwriting into great direction for this film. A stylized revenge flick is what it is, so to take it as more than that isA wonderful film, by most metrics. Tarantino is an incredible filmmaker, but his prestige advanced beyond great screenwriting into great direction for this film. A stylized revenge flick is what it is, so to take it as more than that is ludicrous, and for what it is it is nearly perfect. I do not believe Tarantino intended to create the greatest film of all time, I believe that he intended to create an entertaining movie that combines his favorite genres, and it works. The acting, the screenplay, the direction, and the countless homages to kung fu, spaghetti western, and exploitation movies make it a massively entertaining watch.… Expand
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MonstrosityNov 8, 2012
8.0 for lots of people dying. The story isn't that bad either and it was kinda funny though the whole thing just came out funny for me. It's pretty entertaining to say the least.
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SplashMagikarpJun 26, 2013
For those unfamiliar to Tarantino's work this movie might be 'unrealistic'. Tarantino's films usually go for some kind of cartoon-ish funny-ish action style script which is nothing but the way he likes to direct. The user score and theFor those unfamiliar to Tarantino's work this movie might be 'unrealistic'. Tarantino's films usually go for some kind of cartoon-ish funny-ish action style script which is nothing but the way he likes to direct. The user score and the meta-score seem way too low. Although I must say vol. 2 is much better than vol. 1. Yet again I consider Kill Bill Vol 1 and Vol 2 as one and only masterpiece.… Expand
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KPHooksApr 7, 2013
This film is a combination of everything I love: Japanese cultural aspects, swordplay, a revenge plot, philosophy, and above all else, wit. Definitely one of the greatest films I've ever seen.
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Azid_AlexDeSmalApr 8, 2013
Quentin Tarantino, a formidable filmmaker in Hollywood, who has masterminded great pictures like RESERVOIR DOGS and PULP FICTION, is also hugely responsible for the greatness behind KILL BILL: VOLUME 1 (KB1). KILL BILL was at first beingQuentin Tarantino, a formidable filmmaker in Hollywood, who has masterminded great pictures like RESERVOIR DOGS and PULP FICTION, is also hugely responsible for the greatness behind KILL BILL: VOLUME 1 (KB1). KILL BILL was at first being scheduled for a single movie, but that single movie exceeds a running time of over four hours. The decision to separate the source into two parts was favourable KB1 was released in late 2003 while its sequel, KB2, was released in early 2004.

To me, KB1 is a cinematic masterpiece. Everything in the movie was being meticulously orchestrated, right from the start of the movie to the end of it. I would say the movie is just tight. You would wish to imagine a tight, ripped body of a person, that's KB1. Editing of this movie is just sharp and great writing too. An element which caught my attention is the camera work itself I would say they are highly artistic and imaginative. In one particular scene, Tarantino exploited a long impeccable tracking shot with no cuts, and it is brilliant.

Beyond the near-perfect cinematic experience which Tarantino has given us, Uma Thurman's performance deserved a praise too. She manipulated her character extremely well which I think it is being overlooked, her performance is decent. Her character in the film is boiling with sadness and anger and for example, in one scene, you could witness that pain or anger through Thurman's expression on her face that marks the work of a great actress.

As a whole, this movie is daringly beautiful. The plot is simple, but Tarantino's clever navigation for this movie is excellent. Could I say it? Kill Bill Vol 1 is bloody, darkly comical, and unforgettable.

[4.5/5]

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danceordieJun 11, 2013
when i saw this movie for first time i felt instant love. it's so strange, so crazy and well done. even when it's an action movie, it has feelings and such good actors. actually best movie ever.
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FranzHcriticMay 31, 2016
I don't take this film seriously most of the time, which I think was Tarantino's purpose. Nevertheless, the allusions to this film are well done; western and martial arts can be a great combination, and Tarantino executes with a unique,I don't take this film seriously most of the time, which I think was Tarantino's purpose. Nevertheless, the allusions to this film are well done; western and martial arts can be a great combination, and Tarantino executes with a unique, Tarantino-esque style. The over-the-top aspect that covers the entire film is what makes it so fun to watch. It's Tarantino at his most fun.… Expand
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lolifofoMar 27, 2018
I’ve seen all the action scenes in clips prior to seeing this movie and it was still loads of fun to watch. Tarantino makes the most fun movies.
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KaptainHutchinoDec 12, 2013
Super violent, with great visual style and one heck of an ending. Tarantino delivers by blending genres perfectly, but jeez, he definitely has a thing for feet.
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chwAug 16, 2014
Kill Bill Volume 1 is very good, but it's the most bizarre Quentin Tarantino movie because of the stylized Japanese samurai moves, but besides that it's a very good film, way better than the second volume.
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Ken_HeisenbergSep 6, 2018
Tarantino classic and kung fu masterpiece. Everything about this movie is right - plot, casting, characters, music, fight scenes.
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The3AcademySinsJun 24, 2018
Kill Bill Volume 1 is an incredible film that mixes elements of Japanese Samurai films and American Westerns to tell and epic of honor, revenge, and bloodshed. Incredibly funny, extremely violent, and unforgettable, Kill Bill has truly earnedKill Bill Volume 1 is an incredible film that mixes elements of Japanese Samurai films and American Westerns to tell and epic of honor, revenge, and bloodshed. Incredibly funny, extremely violent, and unforgettable, Kill Bill has truly earned it's spot in pop culture history. In my opinion, this is also the film where Tarantino perfected his ultra-violent signature style. This is a must-see for Tarantino fans, and for fans of great action movies.… Expand
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alejandro970Apr 1, 2018
Screaming-for-vengeance splatter homage for martial arts genre; the most notorius are for Bruce Lee (The green hornet, Enter the dragon, The game of death). The coreographies fulfills the expected action sequences. Maybe not the best episodeScreaming-for-vengeance splatter homage for martial arts genre; the most notorius are for Bruce Lee (The green hornet, Enter the dragon, The game of death). The coreographies fulfills the expected action sequences. Maybe not the best episode but the effort of watch deserves a big bag of popcorn.… Expand
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Mitya64Jun 23, 2018
Отличный триллер. Музыка хороша. Снято отлично. Как обычно куча крови.
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Dragonfly44Oct 11, 2018
Quentin Tarantino at his gorriest and most watchable. Extremely violent and has a lot of great action, but it never skimps out on the amazing things QuentinTarantino is known for

Rating - 94%
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TsareenaOct 14, 2017
An amazing movie. The score was beautiful, the action was great and it was exciting to see Kiddo enact her revenge. The characters felt fully realized as well
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smpeachyFeb 26, 2018
To start, if you want a great movie any day of the week, this is the one to watch if you haven't watched it already. You could watch the brutal fight scenes all day long and still not get bored of the spewing blood from a clean samurai swordTo start, if you want a great movie any day of the week, this is the one to watch if you haven't watched it already. You could watch the brutal fight scenes all day long and still not get bored of the spewing blood from a clean samurai sword cut, or the high flying kung fu. The fourth movie by Quentin Tarantino, Kill Bill is an absolute success, it is an amazing blood-thirsty, action-packed, brutal revenge movie. The use of the chapter feature was a great feature to add to this movie, as it keeps the viewer engaged in what will happen in that chapter of the movie. The unforgettable performance by Uma Thurman is absolutely spectacular as The Bride and truly a monumental movie in Tarantino and Thurman's careers. After just finishing watching it, I can't wait to watch Volume 2 of the Bride's epic tale. This movie contains what any good movie lover wants, great directing, great acting, great story, great characters, engaging plot, etc. If you did not like this movie, there must be something wrong with you. I hope this review was helpful.… Expand
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DancingonfloorsNov 14, 2017
A hallmark of story driven action gore. Quentin does an amazing job with this movie and the cinematography is spot on. Weak points are some scenes where he tries a bit to hard but its really nothing to speak of.
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AsclepiusMar 2, 2020
I tend to watch both movies once a year, and have done for years. This is not the best of the pair, but on its own it is certainly a very good film. I love that Tarantino isn't afraid to veer off into extreme methods to make his point, orI tend to watch both movies once a year, and have done for years. This is not the best of the pair, but on its own it is certainly a very good film. I love that Tarantino isn't afraid to veer off into extreme methods to make his point, or even to mock filmmaking and storytelling in general. Highly recommended, if for no other reason that that it sets you up for the next film.… Expand
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loremApr 1, 2020
A brilliant action-packed movie, filled with violence and madness, along with a captivating story of revenge. An absurd movie in a good way, if we can say that.
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WowWNov 14, 2007
69 critic and 6.2 user average ratings??? Are people mad? Though I liked part 2 better, part 1 is way up there, and both DVDs are excellent transfers. Yes, it's graphic, but the violence isn't senseless, just like all of 69 critic and 6.2 user average ratings??? Are people mad? Though I liked part 2 better, part 1 is way up there, and both DVDs are excellent transfers. Yes, it's graphic, but the violence isn't senseless, just like all of Tarantino's other films... why is Kill Bill treated so differently? Excellent acting, intricate screenplay, character develop and cinematography make it a must-have.… Expand
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hoops2448Oct 7, 2011
Kill Bill Volume 1 is a gripping tale of betrayal and vengeance whose only real fault is that it isn't as detailed or captivating as Volume 2. Kill Bill tells the story of The Bride who was betrayed and left for dead in a church in El Paso byKill Bill Volume 1 is a gripping tale of betrayal and vengeance whose only real fault is that it isn't as detailed or captivating as Volume 2. Kill Bill tells the story of The Bride who was betrayed and left for dead in a church in El Paso by her once lover Bill and how when she awoke from a 4 year coma all she wanted was revenge. However that is not the only thing going for it as it is also a satire and a tribute to Kung Fu films in general. Of course Tarantino brings his own directorial flare to the film as well as his signature dialogue but the first volume plays more like a tribute than a film of its own where as the 2nd shines on its own merits and story. If anything it is the concentration on lesser characters like O-Ren Ishii that brings the film down because she is the weakest of the main group of characters (although Lucy Lui's acting is fantastic as always). This concentration seems like a mistake but in a way it does help set up the 2nd by showing how hard it was to take on only 2 of the 5 targets The Bride goes after. However the Hatori Hanzo section of the film does work especially well as it embraces Kung Fu and Samurai film conventions while also allowing for certain comedic elements and also fleshing out The Bride's excellent character before getting into the more action heavy second half of the film. Overall it is one of Tarantino's best works but is just overshadowed by Volume 2 which just does everything that Volume 1 does but does it better.… Expand
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aznassassinDec 14, 2012
What do u get when u fuse anime-esque characters with interesting yet ultimately mediocre fight scenes that have been done to death in decades of Chinese Wu-Shia films and mix it all with 70's martial arts music and artstyle all packaged in aWhat do u get when u fuse anime-esque characters with interesting yet ultimately mediocre fight scenes that have been done to death in decades of Chinese Wu-Shia films and mix it all with 70's martial arts music and artstyle all packaged in a sloppy plot that acts as merely an excuse for the over-the-top-to-the-point-of-comedic violence? You get Kill Bill Vol 1, the first part of essentially an elaborate revenge, murderous rampage plan of the so-called ex-killer, 'The Bride' Kiddo. In many respects, the violence in some aspects overshoots its intended artistic form and becomes rather disturbing, even for a fully-grown 22 yo male like myself who indulges often in gory video games. Uma Thurman is brilliant and some visual cinematography is brilliant. The homage to Chinese Wu-Shia and Japanese Samurai films will provide nostalgia for many (like myself, who is 1/4 Japanese and 3/4 Chinese) while if you're not really into those types of films, you may be disappointed. Kill Bill Vol. 1 is very much just a violent showcase of bloodlust and dismembering fetish, where you will laugh, grimace, cringe and get high all at the same time. Its an experience, an unique one that's not for the faint-hearted. If you're expecting a crime/mafia revenge tale, this is not the film you're after. If you want to watch a single, Caucasian blondie cut her way through dozens of human beings all in great, bloodthirsty detail with the occasional backstory, this is that film. Kill Bill Vol. 1 is not a movie. Its a visual, bloodfest with chaotic martial arts sequences that at times, just dont feel fluid or flow as well as the the major martial arts blockbusters from China or Japan. Save this for those drunken nights where you have ran out of anime to watch (unlikely), manga to read (even more unlikely) or decent games to play (impossible).… Expand
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KyleH.Jun 5, 2007
This was the first Quentin Tarantino movie I have ever seen and I could not stop watching. My eyes were glued to the screen. I was in awe and even the several times after that when I would watch this film everyday while waiting for Volume 2 This was the first Quentin Tarantino movie I have ever seen and I could not stop watching. My eyes were glued to the screen. I was in awe and even the several times after that when I would watch this film everyday while waiting for Volume 2 to be released on DVD. It all just fits together so well with the promise of an excellent second half. This is a must see!… Expand
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robertoiglesiasNov 5, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kill Bill Volume 1 is a fantastic revenge and action movie(with some comedy) that is very well developed and written. Quentin Tarantino makes a wonderful film about Beatrix Kiddo has a death list and is following it after a massacre at her practice wedding involves the people on the list: Bill(her ex-boyfriend), O-Ren, Budd, Elle, and Vernita. The only problem is that this is only the first half of this adventure. But it's still enjoyable.… Expand
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Paul_YoonSep 20, 2010
The one reason that Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is much superb compared with Kill Bill: Vol. 2 is stylistic action with some Asian martial arts style, and entertaining battles.
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Trev29Mar 31, 2012
Only few would dare to make a movie as insane as this, and Tarantino made it brilliant. A gripping revenge story that doesn't hold anything back. It was all over the place in style, direction, and musically which just made it completelyOnly few would dare to make a movie as insane as this, and Tarantino made it brilliant. A gripping revenge story that doesn't hold anything back. It was all over the place in style, direction, and musically which just made it completely original. Unexpectedly very funny and epic at the same time. One of the best!… Expand
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oDjentoDec 30, 2015
I am going back and reviewing all Tarantino films i have watched in conjunction with Hateful 8 release. Sadly i don't really think this film ever clicked with me. I can see some good dialogue but i think at times the acting soundtrack andI am going back and reviewing all Tarantino films i have watched in conjunction with Hateful 8 release. Sadly i don't really think this film ever clicked with me. I can see some good dialogue but i think at times the acting soundtrack and direction can at times make the film seem to comic-like and it just takes away from me. The fight sequences are pretty incredible and some shots are well made but this film seems like a sour taste sadly in my mouth.
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JPKJul 24, 2019
Violent And Awesome
Kill Bill has brutal action, an amazing performance from Uma Thurman, and extremely solid writing.
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BobJ.Mar 4, 2006
Too unrealistic gory scenes. Like a cartoon.
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ozcodeNov 16, 2011
I recently just watched both movies for the first time i have to by it self this movie is not much to talk about, but seeing vol.2 the movie was extremely better. Its hard to say whats Quentin Tarantino's best film but this ranks up there.
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JudgeHoldenSep 9, 2012
A unique blend of movie genres with a superb choice of music and a lot of small hints at some well known pictures make of Kill Bill Vol. 1 a must-watch position. Though I'm not a fan of some other Tarantino movies, I enjoyed this oneA unique blend of movie genres with a superb choice of music and a lot of small hints at some well known pictures make of Kill Bill Vol. 1 a must-watch position. Though I'm not a fan of some other Tarantino movies, I enjoyed this one thoroughly and recommend it to anyone.… Expand
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MovieGuysSep 19, 2013
A solid movie for Tarantino, and a damn fun one to watch. Uma Thurman comes back for her second Tarantino-directed movie as the bride who wants vengeance, and will do whatever is necessary to get it. The only thing is when you reach the endA solid movie for Tarantino, and a damn fun one to watch. Uma Thurman comes back for her second Tarantino-directed movie as the bride who wants vengeance, and will do whatever is necessary to get it. The only thing is when you reach the end of the movie and she still hasn't "killed Bill", you might get a feeling of regret for wasting your time with this movie. Oh, but just wait until you see Part 2. … Expand
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StaciGNov 13, 2007
The script read like Tarantino was having a conversation with himself. The violence was stylish, but no matter how you wrap it, crap is crap.
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bram29Sep 17, 2011
whatever you have t say about quentin tarantino, you can't say he doesn't know how to make a good action scene. kill bill is all about the action. it is a roller coaster of action scenes that are worth watching 'till the last drop of blood.whatever you have t say about quentin tarantino, you can't say he doesn't know how to make a good action scene. kill bill is all about the action. it is a roller coaster of action scenes that are worth watching 'till the last drop of blood. the gore was maybe a bit overdone, and if you don't like actio, than the rest won't please you either.… Expand
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LindaL.Nov 26, 2003
Who let this dog out? What a piece of crap. I almost stepped in it running out of theater. Trailer trash.
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SamK.Nov 14, 2003
Sucked big time.
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grandpajoe6191Sep 21, 2011
"Kill Bill: Vol 1" is a bloody mess filled with bizarre **** and unique garbage. Director Tarantino's presentation may have been cool or stunning, but it can't save the movie from its terrible plot with shallow depth. He should have made this"Kill Bill: Vol 1" is a bloody mess filled with bizarre **** and unique garbage. Director Tarantino's presentation may have been cool or stunning, but it can't save the movie from its terrible plot with shallow depth. He should have made this into a **** anime, not a movie.… Expand
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CooterPatooterMar 3, 2012
I just gave this film the same score that I gave Kindergarten Cop, if that tells you anything.
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SpangleMay 2, 2014
Nobody does stylish violence like Quentin Tarantino. Yes, the blood is very much over-the-top, but my God it is just so beautiful filmed I cannot even be bothered by it. Plus, it is absolutely hilarious the way in which some people die inNobody does stylish violence like Quentin Tarantino. Yes, the blood is very much over-the-top, but my God it is just so beautiful filmed I cannot even be bothered by it. Plus, it is absolutely hilarious the way in which some people die in this film. In addition, the battle sequences are 100% gorgeous. The choreography is amazing and thought out. In the lead role, Uma Thurman is perfectly cast and absolutely kills (heh) her role. On the negative side of things, the dialogue can become a tad cheesy at times and make you roll your eyes that they decided to go with that line. On top of that, the violence, while stylish, can be numbing and the death scenes repeat themselves (i.e. many characters die in the same exact way and you see a similar shot of their death). Finally, the weird anime sequence as we got a character's back story was a turn off for me. It just made the film feel disjointed and felt like a very weird turn that was not really necessary.

Overall, Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is a pretty good film. However, as it is simply half of the final product, it does feel unfinished, so you have to take the fact that it is intended to be the first half of the film into account, which is why I do like this one as much as I do. As a lead-in to the second film, it is very successful as I was left with a burning desire to watch part two almost immediately after finishing this one.… Expand
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JonP.Jan 4, 2004
I hated this movie so much... i think tarantino has been sitting around playing too much playstation and taking too much ..... I reckon everything good in the film he stole from the playstation classic Tenchu and everything bad in the film,I hated this movie so much... i think tarantino has been sitting around playing too much playstation and taking too much ..... I reckon everything good in the film he stole from the playstation classic Tenchu and everything bad in the film, which was te majority of it... was taken from his ass and the belief in his own hype... get it over it quinti... i know i have.… Expand
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marshallmOct 20, 2005
Hands down, one of my favorites, but kill bill vol. 2 is even better! and this one is hard to top.
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LucasKJan 4, 2006
Wow.... sooo gory... and the blood is super exaggerated.... although the soundtrack was good... This is way overrated.
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AdamH.May 8, 2006
This Movie Rocks!!
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NickR.Jan 5, 2006
I don't get it either, but I love it. The sum is greater than the separate parts.
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MickMay 24, 2006
Awful. A well Polished B-Movie does not a good Movie make. Style and no content! Took all that is bad about this genre of film and supersized it.
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pabloeNov 9, 2007
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DonSMar 1, 2008
I Absolutely Hated this movie. It's just an hour and an half of Uma killing a whole lot of people! This movie really sucks. I get angry every time I think about it. >:(
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MikeHAug 29, 2009
I literally found this movie boring... what the hell happened!?
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ArkonBladeAug 23, 2010
its a film built on nostalgia . if you grew up in the 70s or even just growing up seeing the 70's cheesy kung fu films and loved them . then you will most likely love kill bill. ive seen some lof theese growing up so i have a little bit of aits a film built on nostalgia . if you grew up in the 70s or even just growing up seeing the 70's cheesy kung fu films and loved them . then you will most likely love kill bill. ive seen some lof theese growing up so i have a little bit of a like for theese films but not enough to really appriciate what terintino has done with this. its not a bad film its action packed , bloody as hell , and cheesy and i liked that in sin city but doesnt quite pull it off as interestingly as it did with sin city. its still a enjoyable film and i respect terintino for what he tried to do but like i said from the begining your nostalgia will really make or break how you like this film.… Expand
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spadenxJan 5, 2012
It was ok. For an action film it was rather over the top, A little too over the top for my taste. Yet the plot was interesting but a little poorly executed, Which is suprising from Tarantino. I expected better.
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ReubenIsAGodAug 23, 2013
Its ok, very slow until the end where gets ballistic, kinda reminds me of anime that's kinda the whole reason i like the movie, ALSO GOT A REALLY WEIRD ASS CRAZY STORY 7/10
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AndremaxJul 16, 2018
More a tribute to Japanese vintage movies than a serious film, Vol. 1 begins this spetacular plot about vendetta. The bride is probably best main character ever created by Tarantino, although here watcher see more of her assasin's side.More a tribute to Japanese vintage movies than a serious film, Vol. 1 begins this spetacular plot about vendetta. The bride is probably best main character ever created by Tarantino, although here watcher see more of her assasin's side. Violence , mutilation and absurd amount of blood is really shocking and sometimes even funny, which is markablest thing in this pic, and it's very well directed too. Way how story was told in middle of film (in comics) is quite different of everything ever made by Quentin. A fair introduction to plot, which gets better in 2nd part.… Expand
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calhouniteJan 20, 2016
best nutcracker suite ever .. don't get the red stuff thobest nutcracker suite ever .. don't get the red stuff tho .........................................................................................................................................................................................................… Expand
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Kai82Mar 4, 2021
An awesome movie and a small bit of a disappointment at the same time for me. For clarification: I saw the movie a little later than my friends and colleagues. They praised this movie as masterpiece and because of this I was really hyped forAn awesome movie and a small bit of a disappointment at the same time for me. For clarification: I saw the movie a little later than my friends and colleagues. They praised this movie as masterpiece and because of this I was really hyped for it. In general I say many parts of the movie are masterpieces and these deserve full praise. The final in the House of blue Leaves for example is one of the most awesome movie scenes I have seen and everyone who watched it agrees (=have yet to find anyone who dislikes it). However not everything is that good and Quentin Tarantino agrees as he put the House of Blue Leaves scenes at the climax and not in temporal order as he said the movie would be weaker otherwise (Shown also in the to do list of the bride in one scene if I remember correctly). The movie itself is a mixture from revenge drama, martial arts movie (eastern), action movie, samurai drama and (spaghetti) western featuring also anime sequences. This works actually well. You can feel the love and care that was put in it with a lot of homages. The movie starts with a woman in a wedding dress just called the bride laying wounded in a chapel (I think her name is not even mentioned in part 1 or I missed it). An assassin team just killed everyone except her when the leader of the team Bill shoots her in the head. Years later she reawakens from coma and will go on a vendetta against her tormentors. This is the start of a unique revenge story with lot of style. The story is engaging and the characters enhance the experience. The fights are masterfully crafted and never fail to deliver. The humor works well in this movie be it a parody like form or the truly black one. There are also countless references and homages in this movie and I am fairly certain that I missed a lot too. To shorten it: Alone from this I am hyped to rewatch it. Lets go to the awesome cast. We have Uma Thurman as the bride and I say this is a flawless performance. Lucy Liu as O-Ren Ishii is also a highlight of the movie and delivers an awesome final. David Carradine as Bill is the type of bad guy the viewers love and also the ladies (I am not sure if he is even fully shown in part 1). Vivica Fox as Vernita Green has only a shorter appearance but fully delivers in it. Daryl Hannah is a character you love to hate and I say she is the one with the smartest approach for the bride (called of). For the rest of the cast I say they have a great cast even for the smaller roles. In this regard there is no misstep. I must also praise the style and visuals. A lot of care was made by Quentin Tarantino and he had clear ideas and visions. By this we are clearly at a 10/10 description. However there are a few flaws. Not all parts are good and the movie takes a while to gain momentum and a very few times it is to over the top for me. I think it is maybe just me and I had to high expectations. In general this is an awesome movie and I think I give a total bonus point for style, characters, presentation and the House of blue Leaves climax. I think I own everyone a warning as volume 2 is weaker for me. I also think that it is not the best Tarantino movie as Inglourious Basterds and the classic Pulp Fiction are better while I still have to watch Reservoir Dogs and Once upon a time in Hollywood.… Expand
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MemulatronSep 22, 2015
This movie is dumb. Plain and simple. It's great to watch with a big group of friends, but not worth watching any other time. Direction is pretty good, though.
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PanchogulMay 17, 2020
Una obra maestra cargada de acción implacable, es Uma Thurman quien carga con la película sobre sus hombros y lo logra de maravilla, puedo verla 1000 veces y jamás me aburriría.
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FilipeNetoFeb 25, 2018
In this film, the first of two, the Bride, betrayed and abandoned to die by her groom, Bill, get her revenge route. Directed and written by Quentin Tarantino, the film stars Uma Thurman and David Carradine.

This is a film that can be good,In this film, the first of two, the Bride, betrayed and abandoned to die by her groom, Bill, get her revenge route. Directed and written by Quentin Tarantino, the film stars Uma Thurman and David Carradine.

This is a film that can be good, but definitely is not for me. I like some of Tarantino's films, but definitely I cannot understand this one.

The performance of the actors is regular, the special, visual and sound effects are very good and the soundtrack, given the circumstances, is interesting. The main problem of this film is the non-linear narrative. This option simply does not fit in the film and makes it more confusing than it would be in a conventional narrative. Its an artistic resource, undoubtedly innovative, but that should be used when not hinder the understanding of the public. The public has to understand the movie, and it does not happen here. A person who knows nothing about this film, which has never read anything about it, don't understand it, and discards it.

The film's screenplay is interesting, although it has been virtually copied from another movie ("Lady Snowblood"). But despite the basic idea is good (the bride betrayed by her groom, abandoned and nearly murdered in his own marriage), the way the film develops it is quite negative. First of all, the film doesn't explain Bill's reasons. Surely he didn't wake up that day with a sudden urge to kill the bride, and this lack of rational explanation makes the situation far-fetched. Another problem of this film is the illogical manner it displays and mixes raw action scenes, western scenes or Japanese scenes. From a certain point, the film seems made with pieces of film found in a garbage dump. There is no logic in the way the film shows it.… Expand
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merijnjFeb 21, 2018
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So before reading this, I consider Kill Bill Vol 1 and 2 as one long epic. Quentin Tarantino's first attempt at an R rated blood spectacle went very well. I consider this movie after Pulp Fiction to be Quentin's best work. And the(94/100)
So before reading this, I consider Kill Bill Vol 1 and 2 as one long epic. Quentin Tarantino's first attempt at an R rated blood spectacle went very well. I consider this movie after Pulp Fiction to be Quentin's best work. And the passion he has for directing shows in this awesome long movie. 4 hours of developed story and well choreographed action scenes. Quentin has such a unique style which I like so very much. I don't see why anyone (except for the Romance lovers out there) wouldn't like this movie.… Expand
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MargaretHaleApr 10, 2019
Η ταινία είναι άκρως βαρετή και χωρίς νόημα. Επίσης, υπερβολική βία χωρίς λόγο και γελοίες σκηνές μάχης. Μόνο η μουσική αξίζει, άντε και οι ερμηνείες.. κατά τα άλλα είναι άπατο.Η ταινία είναι άκρως βαρετή και χωρίς νόημα. Επίσης, υπερβολική βία χωρίς λόγο και γελοίες σκηνές μάχης. Μόνο η μουσική αξίζει, άντε και οι ερμηνείες.. κατά τα άλλα είναι άπατο.
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ChoppersBagFeb 28, 2022
“Kill Bill Vol 1” is one of the greatest films to come out of the genius mind of director and filmmaker Quentin Tarantino; ten plus years after its creation it still remains a remarkable spectacle of a film. With its action unmatched as the“Kill Bill Vol 1” is one of the greatest films to come out of the genius mind of director and filmmaker Quentin Tarantino; ten plus years after its creation it still remains a remarkable spectacle of a film. With its action unmatched as the fight scenes will have you sitting up straight and the story eccentric but driven, the cinematography is in the true iconic Tarantinesque style but a bit choppy at points. The comedy will have you laughing hysterically and the emotion showed through the use of flashbacks and the amazing dialogue that Tarantino is so known for. If you have the free time, then I highly recommend that you watch this film it is definitely worth the watch.… Expand
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El_saiki64Dec 13, 2022
Esta película es mas drama que acción, aunque sea inferior a su secuela preferiría ver esta antes que la segunda (y es la primera parte después de todo, ni modo que que).
Esta película tiene de todo, una historia épica, gore, masacres, peleasEsta película es mas drama que acción, aunque sea inferior a su secuela preferiría ver esta antes que la segunda (y es la primera parte después de todo, ni modo que que).
Esta película tiene de todo, una historia épica, gore, masacres, peleas con espadas, peleas a mano limpia, venganza y un gran soundtrack. Aun así es un poco floja ante el desarrollo de esta misma, pero como dije, si quieres mas drama con historia ve la dos, pero si quieres adrenalina, ve la uno.
El contexto se genera bien poco a poco la secuela te deja satisfecho conforme a historia.
en verdad la recomiendo, esta genial.
tqm killbill vol. 1… Expand
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KelvinL.Aug 29, 2005
Stylish and exciting with a great soundtrack! I smell a rat, some reviews which gave this film 0 look remarkable similar! This gives me reason to suspect that they were penned from the same indivdual! For those complaining against the Stylish and exciting with a great soundtrack! I smell a rat, some reviews which gave this film 0 look remarkable similar! This gives me reason to suspect that they were penned from the same indivdual! For those complaining against the violence, just what were you expecting! The clue is in the title! Any film with "kill" in is not going to be Mary Poppins! As for those comments saying most of the audience left halfway through the film with only 25% capacity, I guess it depends where you live, my cinema was packed to capacity and not one person left early!… Expand
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JohnEOct 9, 2006
Absolute classic revenge movie, Tarantino gives the genre the respect it reserves. This was obviously a tribute to films that have inspired him, but still had Tarantino's signature touches.
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