Once Upon a Time in Japan

Rating: 9/10 (10 October 2003)

After 6 long and agonizing years, Tarantino junkies can finally rest easy. Kill Bill Volume 1 has arrived. Its incongruous mish-mashing of kung-fu grindhouse and spaghetti western makes for a mesmerizing, horrifying, and completely incredible movie-going experience. Its rather unfortunate that one can assume that Tarantino's skill will once again be ingored by the Academy (just like he was for his most mature directing job to date, Jackie Brown), but anyone that sees this film will agree that its not likely one you'll forget. Pulp fans, keep an eye out for the Red Apple cigarette billboard. :) 9 of 10