Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004): Dir: Quentin Tarantino / Cast: Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen, Gordon Liu: Even better than Volume 1 and much deeper. This one is about penetration. As remembered from Volume 1 the Bride's wedding was ambushed by the Deadly Viper Assassins with the massacre concluding when Bill shoots her into a four year coma. Volume 2 opens with her being buried alive, which allows her to reflect upon her strict training. What makes this film work is its exploration of her and Bill's relationship and the concluding revelations. Director Quentin Tarantino details the film with his usual flair of outstanding dialogue. His previous films include the acclaim Pulp Fiction as well as Jackie Brown and Reservoir Dogs. Uma Thurman is excellent as the Bride who faced death and emerged with grim determination to face her past. David Carradine plays Bill as an intelligent and charming assassin with a sense of regret. Daryl Hannah plays the lethal Elle Driver whose fate is even more so. Michael Madsen plays Budd who is surprisingly the most sympathetic character in the film. He works at a strip club and lives in a secluded trailer. Gordon Liu is a strong presence as Pai Mei who puts the Bride under extreme training that ultimately leads to respect. Everything reflects upon why the Bride wanted out and the life she truly pursued when freedom arrived. Score: 10 / 10
Review of Kill Bill: Vol. 2
