Kill Bill? Kill me!

Rating: Null/10 (29 October 2003)

What's the difference between an homage and a rip-off? Judging by Quentin's latest effort, not much. The spurting blood was by-the-book Japanimation, and several scenes/effects looked like they were lifted directly from some old kung fu classics (splitting a bad guy in half with a single stroke-been watching Duel to the Death, eh Quentin?). The only distinction between this film and a highlight reel of genuine anime/kung fu movies is the presence of some recognizable Hollywood `talent' and the absence of an all-Asian cast. Anyways, do your self a favor and watch some real martial arts movies on cable or rent Quentin Tarantino's Second Film instead. Of course, if you've never seen any kung fu or anime pictures, then this may seem new and exciting to you (as it did to my date...who was a girl!). Ha! I raise my snobby movie nerd nose at you!
BTW-how about that one line summary? Pretty clever, eh? I should do this for a living!
I'm just kidding of course. I'm a huge loser. But one thing I know--this movie blows!