I asked a friend to go see a movie but she was busy. Then I went to another friend’s house but got bored and didn’t want to see Man on Fire that late.
So, I went over to Blockbuster and checked out Kill Bill Vol 1. Put it on 75db in the new home theater system that I really haven’t used and 2 hours later I have to say:
It’s so damn good. I couldn’t find anything wrong with the movie, except that I don’t think the average American movie goer is going to “get it.” The movie has been played off as an all-out action flick, and while it certainly has a lot of action, that idea has been overplayed. It really isn’t just an action flick. The final fight between O-Ren and the Bride, for example: here we have two people who totally hate each other, yet in the combat find complete respect and a sort of kindred soul. It’s a bit of philosophy, with amazing camera angles, and brilliance. The best thing about Tarantino is that the music and camera angles work perfectly.
If you are
a. Already a Tarantino fan.
b. A fan of Kung Fu movies.
c. Craving a flavor other than Hollywood vanilla.
d. All of the above.
Then run don’t walk to see Kill Bill.
If you:
a. Have no sense of humor.
b. Have no sense of style.
c. Have an alergic reaction to giesers of blood.
d. All of the above.
Well then, don’t know what do do with you.
Can’t wait to go see Volume II.