Why did it all go wrong. (possible spoilers)

Rating: 4/10 (25 April 2004)

I really enjoyed Vol 1, so I waited for Vol 2 with great anticipation.
I have been sadly let down. This film is a trip into Mr T's self indulgent mind. There are far too many monologues along with unecessary scenes. The opening at the church. This was not needed, we knew what happened from the first film. We didn't need it repeated in slow and boring detail without seeing the actual blood bath that ensued.
As Uma is meant to be the ultimate female assassin, how did she fall for the oldest trick in the book at Bud's trailer??? Anyone with commonsense knows you fling the door open but don't fill the space. For an assassin she was particularly thick. Once in the casket we have to endure yet another flash back to explain how she breaks out. Any martial arts fan will know, we don't need a somewhat tedious flashback. She has already proved a skilled warrior in the martial arts in the first film.
Which brings me to the master. So he falls to poison fish heads. :rolleyes: For a master that is trained and highly skilled in mind and body control, he doesn't notice the poison!
Bud - He is meant to be a psychotic nutter. So why does he let himself get pushed around at the titty bar???? The trailer - a Black Mamba is on the loose, but the girls don't seem to care. I was expecting a major sword fight, didn't happen. Quite unexpected eye gouge. I appreciated the link with the master.
We get long boring segments with Uma and Bill. Playing the flute while she lies in front of the fire. Bill's monologue about Superheroes. Yes, we get it. But please, it could have been quicker.
Which leads to the climax. For someone who has so much hatred and anger and someone with so much to lose, I was expecting a huge climactic battle between the two foes. No, just a little clever sword play and the exploding heart combo. Sad letdown. Where was the drawn out suffering for Bill that he showed to Bea.

Basically Vol 1 should have been an hour longer with the same tight script with the action continue to flow. Instead we get Vol 2 which Tarantino has had to bloat, destroy and slow down. A real shame.