And Tarantino Knocks One Out The Park

Rating: 9/10 (2 December 2005)

And Tarantino brings his cinematic opus to a close.
But not in a way that people expected. This has hardly any of Vol. 1's searing colours, splashing crimson or R-rated cartoons. Instead Tarantino, a true genius of modern cinema, immerses himself in characters and dialogue. He reveals all exposition and backstory vitally missing from the first installment. And he does it with sheer class. Utterly beautiful shots, perfect performances and his trademark humour blacker than Elle Driver's eye patch.
But this is a true case of substance finally killing style, unlike Vol. 1. The emotional journey that the Bride goes through is stunning. And both Thurman and Carradine deliver iconic performances filled with weight and depth. And the final scenes, drenched in emotion and operatic Morricone are some of the best Tarantino or anybody has ever done.
In short one of the best films of the last ten years.