Thank You

Rating: 10/10 (15 November 2003)

What a rush! As a fan of Exploitation pictures for many years, I greatly enjoyed this homage to all things groovy. Part of the rush for me is seeing a filmmaker adapting and allowing work that his influenced him to take new form. From the opening Shaw Bros. logo, we know we are on the cinematic equivalent of 42nd Street and it's time to get our film freak on. Eastern Kung Fu flicks dominated this stretch (alongside the soft and hardcore sex flix, natch)and this is a wonderful period of cinematic excess from which to draw.
For me, KB is about nobility of purpose. Both dark and white sides of an code of honour that binds all creatures. Plus having a candy-coated shell of excess and style to shelter this theme. The best B movies have this going for them. If you can educate and entertain at the same time, you have a rare opportunity.
KB does both with equal gusto. You really need to be up on your 'grindhouse' to dig all of the things QT has going on in KB. As a fan and a filmmaker I was thrilled at seeing The RZA, Master Ping and the calibre of KNB involved with this production. You know these guys are fans, artists and constant. Stellar performances from all involved on-screen and behind the camera. Tech. credits are super-solid.
As far as movies go, for me, KB is the kung-fu artploitation film of the decade. Nothing touches it. I can't wait for KB2 and hope that QT is happy with his final work. This fanboy is.