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Rating: 9/10 (20 October 2003)

If you're looking for a 'normal' run-of-the-mill action extravaganza? Move along. This movie won't be for you (not that there won't be scenes that ANYONE would enjoy). True to his craft, Mr. Tarantino has succeeded in creating an askew version of the widely-used revenge plot, making it fresh, interesting and entertaining. I think everyone should see this film twice -even if you didn't like it the first time. It's amazing some of the things you'll catch on viewing it a second time. Just when I think I've got this one figured out, he goes a throws another curve ball, making the whole thing like a story from an alternate genre, all together.
It was so nice to see Uma's return after... how ever long it's been. It just seems like she pops up every once in a while and this was different for her, and a refreshing change.
Lucy Lu played the part of a cold and calculating assassin to a tea. The role was perfect for her and the music is really great; if not at times somewhat comical (like the theme to 'Green Hornet' playing shortly after the mention of the 'Kato masks' -classic).
Anyway... I really liked this movie, despite (and because of) it's abnormality. I don't mind a repetitive theme in movies, as long as there's some creativity to it like in 'Kill Bill'.
9/10 thank you