Hard to assess

Rating: Null/10 (18 January 2004)

As much as I think this is 2003's most enjoyable film, it is difficult to assess storywise because we have yet to wait for its second Volume. So I wouldn't call it "best" of 2003. It has some pretty interesting music tied in to its images. The Crazy "88" battle (there were only 27 of the Ukoza guards) is supercharged, beautifully shot and is guaranteed to make you grit your teeth and watch closely. I love the silhouettes fighting against the blue background. As in all Tarantino, this film has nonlinear storytelling, and it is also difficult to praise or criticize him for constructing the script this way. There might be some plants in Vol. 1 taht would get payed off in Vol. 2 - who knows? But the last thing that Bill says in the end is guaranteed to keep fans of this one waiting anxiously for Vol. 2. I give it a 10 out of 10 because of how exciting it is to watch. It is not "nonstop" action per se, but I can't complain of the movie's pacing either. See it.