Perfect

Rating: 10/10 (2 June 2018)

'Kill Bill: Volume 2' is the better, perfect half of Tarantino's bloody affair. While Volume 1 was a fast-paced and quirky action film, Volume 2 is a steadily paced drama. Toning down on the excessive violence from the first film, Tarantino adds emphasis more on dialogue. This results in a much more serious and slow-burning atmosphere that makes the ever-so-brilliant fight scenes a whole lot more entertaining. In this case, less is more. During this film, the missing puzzle pieces are all put together into the outstanding, non-linear plot line that makes this film so memorable. Despite being filled with unpredictable plot twists and a satisfying ending, the film really shines through it's superb screenplay. The film has amazing monologues and dialogue that captivates it's audience and showcases mastery of Tarantino's writing. Another great aspect of this film is the developing portrayal of The Bride. Depicted as a ruthless, invincible fighting machine in Volume 1, we see her vulnerability in this film while also learning how she came to be such a deadly assassin. Just like in Volume 1, Uma Thurman plays this role perfectly. It is also David Carradine, who plays the infamous Bill, that plays his character exceptionally well, and delivers great monologues. Overall, this is a flawless conclusion to a great and entertaining film by the ingenious Quentin Tarantino.