Exactly what it was supposed to be, nothing more, nothing less.

Rating: 9/10 (17 January 2004)

This movie is a perfect example of how a movie can deliver exactly what was promised. Though many reviews complain about the fact that the movie was split into two "Volumes" I think it was actually a good idea : sitting through 4 hours of unmitigated violence would have been overwhelming.
Instead this movie is an hommage to classic movie styles and classic movie productions : Sonny Chiba even has a role! This is not a movie that is supposed to be epic, this is a movie that is supposed to entertain you in a well educated manner that reflects the influences on the director's career.
Whereas Pulp Fiction presented the essence of 'cool' Kill Bill presents the summary of the entire action genre. Never in one movie have we seen so many styles, so many fights, so much intensity in such a beautiful and easy (fun!) to watch package.
Hats off to Quentin! I know that the eventual DVD release with both Volumes 1 and 2 together will be one of the most important DVDs for any movie lover to own.