You're so called Kung-Fu....

Rating: 10/10 (19 April 2004)

Alright, I admit, this review may be a little biased, because I love the man Quentin Tarantino as much as one man can love another without stepping over the boundaries of heterosexuality...however, this film is incredible. I was all set to call Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind the best film of the year, and then here comes Volume 2, and it just knocks me flat on my ass. Anybody that complained about Volume 1's graphic violence will be happy to note that the violence has been toned down, and anybody that loved the graphic violence shall be happy to note that there is still some scenes of pretty nasty stuff. I havent smiled this much at a movie since the first time I saw Pulp Fiction. The best part is, you can watch the film for entertainment, or you can watch it to find all the other film references QT has thrown in there. It's brilliant. Quentin's trademark dialogue is back in full force, and he still has an incredible ability to shock you while at the same exact time making you laugh your head off. Just wait until you see the scene in Budd's trailer with Elle. Pai Mei is a hoot. Probably the best part of the film. The cinematography by Robert Richardson is once again superb, my personal favorite being the black and white in !!!SPOILER!!!! the scene where The Bride is buried alive..END SPOILER... The film is a great deal more emotional than Volume 1. Whereas Vol. 1 was just a fun time watching blood and limbs fly, Vol. 2 is rather elegant and understated, if such a word can be used to describe a QT film. Beautiful music from some of the worlds best westerners, and a nice original score from Robert Rodriguez (who should stick to scoring films, and give making films a rest). All in all, go see this movie before I kick your ass! Just be ready to expect the unexpected.