expected a bit more

Rating: 7/10 (2 February 2004)

The movie wasn't what I expected it to be. It missed some essential elements, the dialogue and the subtle transition between the songs. A part of this is compensated by the cartoon and Japanese martial art, shown in a way which isn't very common for Hollywood productions. The excessive use of blood in the movie makes it very clear that what you are viewing isn't real. Previous movies of Tarrentino are more realistic thus having a bigger impact. But, the use of this much blood gives it an new edge. Watching this movie inspires me to view a Japanese martial art movie, since this must have been a big inspiration for Tarrentino.
When reading the different comments I get the impression everybody likes the movie because `Tarrentino' made it. I wonder if everybody likes this movie this much if it were produced by somebody else.
It's a good movie, and you should certainly go and view it. But don't expect to much of it.
7,5/10