A powerful and mature second installment

Rating: Null/10 (3 January 2008)

I was unduly critical when I first watched "Kill Bill: Vol. 2" on its UK theatrical release. Watching the second installment again last night, I'm unsure why I reacted so negatively to the film - it's an absolute corker.
The second volume is a slower, more atmospheric affair than its predecessor. However, it's a perfectly faithful finale to this epic tale and has more than its fair share of set-pieces and memorable dialogue.
Michael Madsen stands out as the down-on-his-luck Budd, a character who's had the stuffing knocked out of him over the years and who is a shadow of his former self. Daryl Hannah is also splendid as the psychotic Elle Driver.
9 out of 10. Definitely worthy of a second viewing.