rhythmic, exotic, visual, stylised splendour of bloody violence and dry humour

Rating: 10/10 (22 August 2007)

Kill Bill Vol 1 (2003)
Quentin Tarantino has to be the most unorthodox and unconventional director of our time. That is what makes him great and his films always a surprising treat always filled with violence and humour.
Kill Bill is no different. Perhaps with the slight exception of Tarantino's Jackie Brown all his films focus on style over story so does Kill Bill; a film that doesn't focus on storyline - Well let me try and sum up the film.
The Bride (Thurman) is savagely attacked by the former group of assassins that she worked with. She recovers after 4 years and wants her vengeance... naturally... Top of the list is Bill the Boss, hence the title. No more, no less.
Tarantino focuses on his obscure pop culture references, the music which is superbly picked, the style and above all the frequent bloody violence splashed across the whole film.
This is a film based on style not subject/story. That is where many people tend to give the film 10 or 1. I myself stand in the middle with a fair 7 avoiding a 1 or 10.
I cannot recommend this film, because it doesn't apply to everyone. What I can do to help you understand if you would LOVE OR HATE the film is list a few elements.
Why you might LOVE KILL BILL VOL 1?
Outrageous, frequent, intense bloody violence
Fabulous Cinematography
Undisputable Style
Dry Humour
Obscure Pop Culture References sprinkled across the whole film
Beautiful Music
It's a Tarantino film, you have to like it
A sensational, martial arts extravaganza
Why you might HATE KILL BILL VOL 1?
Outrageous, frequent, intense bloody violence
Style over Storyline
There's a five minute anime cartoon in the middle of the film
???
MY REVIEW. YOUR CHOICE.
7/10