Mentally and intellectually stimulating

Rating: 9/10 (20 October 2006)

This evening, I viewed this film for the first time and I must say I was quite engaged. This film has much in-depth irony where The Bride (Uma Thurman), seeks revenge by making it her prerogative to murder Bill (David Carradine), her former boss because he murdered her and her unborn child; allegedly her daughter-to-be. Before she is able to avenge Bill, she must murder his 'subordinates' O-Ren Ishii (Lucy Liu), Vernita Green (Vivica A. Fox), and Elle Driver (Daryl Hannah). Along the way towards achieving her goal, The Bride has yet to face many obstacles but as she endeavours through her journey, we become educated of the other assassins' personal histories.
Tarantino also appeals to the academic where he places much emphasis on Freud's theories of both the superego and of the id (similar to 'the monster' in Shelley's 'Frankenstien' and to 'Mr. Hyde' in Stevenson's 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'). Hegemonies based on various beliefs such as those of Buddhists and those of samurais are also quite prevalent. This film was well directed and is a must-see for those who wish to broaden their understanding(s) in sociology, psychology, international relations, and various liberal arts related fields as well as for those who wish to enjoy an action-packed movie night.