It's all fun and games while the bodies pile up

Rating: 9/10 (16 February 2017)

It's no wonder I fell hard for Uma Thurman when "Kill Bill" first hit the scene; The camera is extremely flattering and her sex appeal fits very well in the exploitation film mold.
To me, "Vol. 1" is Tarantino at his most watchable. The scrambled narrative, eclectic soundtrack and excessive violence all work together with unparalleled harmony. The characters are as colorful as the palette. But it all really comes down to the revenge angle, and this movie's got it everywhere it counts. The Bride is wronged in the worst way, and her fury is surprisingly satisfying (wasn't sure this would hold up, but it does exceedingly well). Between the bloodsprays and the fight scenes, there's an electrical charge coursing through all of this. That final showdown at the House of Blue Leaves is insane. I used to think that Vol. 2 had a leg up with the character development, but it's hard to compete with something this exciting.
9/10