The Bride closing in on the Dead Viper Assassination Squad's Remaining Members

Rating: 10/10 (26 January 2020)

Kill Bill Vol. 2 is Tarantino at his best! The Bride returns to finish where she left off.. I might be one of those few people who prefers part two to part one. Don't get me wrong, they're both equal for me as is, but I do think I'd choose part two if I had to. Kill Bill Vol. 2 is a lot like the first instalment but also a whole lot different. Tarantino delivers once again with an amazing action/martial arts/crime/thriller extravaganza. I love how these films pay homage to spaghetti westerns and grindhouse. The little elements that add to this film make it all the more better. While Kill Bill Vol. 1 is a bloody showdown, the second Kill Bill instalment feels like a continuation in the form of story more so than anything. The scenes that depict The Bride while doing her training are some of my favourite scenes of the entire Kill Bill double-act. The villain, main antagonist Bill, is actually here in this one. As you could guess. There are some over-the-top scenes of epic sword brutality though, don't think otherwise. The music is a particular highlight for the movie as well, and co-stars Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen, and David Carradine all give great performances. The choreography is good and the cinematography and set locations and scenery are all good as well. The dialogue is brilliant through and through. I love the character development in this film as well because you find out more about The Bride herself, and more of a backstory is prominent in this one. The fact that this one depicts more scenes from the past is interesting and one of my favourite things about the film. There are some unexpected twists that I really enjoy as well in Vol. 2. I love the scenes with Bill and The Bride as well, and I thought the film's opening act was a good choice given it starts with The Bride and Bill and looks back to when The Bride was gunned down adding to the story before the film is even properly started. Bill's death scene is so well done, especially given it's the shortest fight between The Bridge and anyone. A quick but effective death, full of impact, and the acting from Thurman in particular during the scene is outstanding. It's highly enjoyable from start to finish, I love it, and I can't recommend it enough. Tarantino does it again!