I Predict a Riot

Rating: 8/10 (9 June 2005)

Kill Bill is a film of blood, violence, Quentin Tarrantino. and that's about it. The basic plot outline is extremely far-fetched if not a little crazy (but would be expect anything less from Tarrantino) We start out with a bit of murder and chaos, take a trip back in time to learn why, then we hurtle back to the present with more murder and chaos. Simple really? The Films main point of interest that makes it almost stand out from the crowd are the cleverly directed and choreographed samurai fight scenes between The Bride (Uma Thurman) and what appears to be the rest of the world. The main fight scene with the Crazy 88 is very bloody, graphic and realistic if not for a few wire stunts from Thurman and some of the other scenes are rather disgusting to watch (there is a now infamous head slamming in a metal hospital door scene) Disgusting as they are they are worked into the plot line very well by Tarrantino and as with all his films it is extremely difficult to predict what will happen next. I really did love the fact the films name was Kill Bill and Bill did not die in this first outing a perfect set up for a sequel and now talks of a third (clever money spinning tactics I think) Overall this film is pretty much a riot. If you like your films gritty, real and packed with more violence than a state prison. Kill Bill is definitely worth a watch, if your squeamish about the sight of blood, guts or revenge doesn't appeal to you then go and rent something else and don't say i didn't warn you.