it's all about technique

Rating: 10/10 (24 November 2003)

Sometimes people need to have a certain kind of mindset before going to see a movie at the theatre, for example: - Leave your brain at the door when you go see "ELF" with Will Ferrel. - When seeing a romance, don't be mad if it has an obvious ending. - If you go see a horror movie, DO NOT worry about getting freaked out, even if you're there on a first date.
In general, allow yourself to enjoy the movie no matter what genre it is you paid to see. Besides, if you already paid for it, you might as well enjoy it.
That being said, a person will most enjoy "Kill Bill" if they watch the flick with an open mind.
First of all, it is not a typical film. If you are even remotely familiar with Tarentino's work then that should not suprise you. Kill Bill is a very unique take on the kung-fu fighting movies of old.
What one might first notice is the oddball plot manipulations. Well, like I said, Tarentino has his ways. What remains salient is keeping an open mind and letting yourself enjoy the movie.
Tarentino employs a very distinctive technique with his story-telling. Everything comes together to create an extremely vivid, lush, and highly exciting movie with very intriguing characters.
Two scences that seem to stick out in my mind: 1. When O-Ren Ishii and her gang walk down the hallway, all decked out, with that killer soundtrack playing in the background. What style! Oh my! 2. Again with O-Ren Ishii, this time in the winter garden. The backdrop of the scene is magnificent! The japenese garden, with its soft whites and blues set up the last fight scene nicely. The scene really takes off as O-Ren Ishii slips off her slippers and the music starts playing. Another brilliant track.
One thing is consistent with most brilliant directors, their use of every technique at their disposal. Kubrick attained fame with his notorious manipulation of very distinct filming techniques, and every famous scene of his masterpiece's will stand witness. Same with Coppola, and the other greats.
In Kill Bill, tarentino uses intricate plot, vivid character development, use of japenese anime, various cutting edge special effects, a brilliant soundtrack and plain old good story telling. He is at, or nearing his peak. enjoy