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[1] On Apr-16-2004, Seth wrote:

Lucky enough to see Kill Bill Vol 2 last night, vintage tarantino. Loved it!Has anyone else noticed the references to different breakfast cereals throughtout both 1 and 2?

Vernita Green fires her bullet through a box of Kaboom cereal.
The Bride and Oren before they fight: Silly Rabbit Trix are for Kids.
Don't want to give away any secrets but if you break up the brides name...
Lucky charms is on the breakfast table in the final scene of Vol 2.

Anyone notice any additional references?

[2] On Apr-16-2004, jiono wrote:

hey u may be right, cuz i heard tarantino is a huge cereal fan.. good job!

[3] On Apr-16-2004, Courtney wrote:

Wow! That's all I can say... just got back from an afternoon showing of Vol 2 and I'm impressed! Elegantly assembled and brutally honest edge-of-your-seat acting. Bravo Mr. Tarintino.... you did it again!

[4] On Apr-16-2004, William Park wrote:

Kill Bill 2 is one of the best sequel i ever seen for a long time. Forget the Matrix trilogy, the Matrix start out to be good and turns to be a stinker. Kill Bill is the real deal. Kill Bill 2 comes back where it all left off where The Bride (Uma Thurman)goes after the 3 assassins, Budd (Michael Madsen), Elle Driver (Daryl Hannah), & the boss Bill (David Carradine). Although, The Bride didn't have the change to kill Budd by buried inside the grave. Budd gets killed by Elle from a poisonous snake out of the suitcase with full of cash. The Bride returns Budd's trailer and beats up Elle when Elle has the most punches & kicks to the Bride. The two battles on the rampage on the trailer and fights off with the swords, but The Bride simply take Elle's other eye ball and squishes into goo. As Elle feels with pain and The Bride leaves. Finally, The Bride arrives but unexpected guest has appeared & that will be her daughter. When Bill is not too nice about The Bride, he always has a few tricks before questioning the Bride. The Bride explains about why she left him and Bill attacks The Bride with the sword when Bill almost had her but The Bride succeeds by doing a death touch. Bill is dead by walking 5 steps and is no longer coming back. The Bride takes her daughter and goes home peacefully. I'd admire Quentin Tarantino's work, he's the coolest director who wrote this story as an action packed humor with non-stop hardcore action fun and bloody good time. Kill Bill 2 does succeed as the following original Kill Bill. Most of his other films are OK, but Kill Bill is the best.

[5] On Apr-17-2004, Namster wrote:

Anyone noticed that there is a scene that's cut out from the movie but is in the trailer? The original Kill Bill teaser trailer (http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/kill_bill/) at 0:41 has a scene of a black dude swinging his sword on some small alleyway street in China. Then in the Kill Bill Vol.2 final trailer (http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/kill_bill/volume_II/trailer/) at 1:09 you see Bill holding a sword in the same alleyway where he throws a knife at some chinese guy.

[6] On Apr-17-2004, jasonbixlerzavala wrote:

WOW. this is thrilling cinema!! you can sense QT love of films in every single frame of this film. KB vol.1 was a great action ride with tarantino at the top of his action game. But Vol. 2 is his crowning achievement. I saw the late show last night (opening night), and im seing it again tonight. i cannot get it out of my head.

[7] On Apr-17-2004, jasonbixlerxavala wrote:

QT shows that he has a emotional side to this story, and not sappy emotions, true emotions, withought sappy music.
im not one for people crying in films, but when uma is on the bathroom floor at the end, crying , crying for joy. you cant help but feel for her. like i said. this is cinema at its best.

[8] On Apr-17-2004, Kill ill wrote:

I Loved both volumes!!!

The real masterstroke of this film (Kill Bill) and the true epic mythology storytelling brilliance will be revealed seamlessly in the single cut (I estimate about 3hrs 15min runtime, and should include the scene with Michael Jai White) for Beatrix Kiddo's (aka The Bride's) journey of love and revenge. Quentin has one more surprise for us and that will be both volumes cut into one film. Can't wait!!! (As a realist, I know this will happen sometime after the release of the Vol.2 DVD)

[9] On Apr-17-2004, Jon wrote:

Aside from all of these people who are just grovelling over Tarantino's films, I however am not. I loved Kill Bill 1, I thought it was a really well done movie, but Kill Bill 2 left me feeling unsatisfied. The story was good, but a little trite for Tarantino's plots. He really didn't leave you wondering or guessing about much of anything. i also thought that in Kill bill 2 he beat over your head the influences from old western films and old japanese kung fu films as well. Also, there was little to no fighting at all in the entire movie. Part of the appeal of the first one was the senseless killing and blood, and a lot of people liked that. Overall the movie was just a love story with the disturbing, black side of Tarantino showing through. I was incredibly unimpressed with Kill Bill 2 after having so much expectation for a good sequel.

[10] On Apr-17-2004, Anonymous wrote:

Jon, your missing the point. Kill Bill vol. 1 was great, for a nonstop action film, but remember, its all one film, imagine if it was all just straight action, and no story.Volume 2 is a masterpiece in storyline, and brilliant dialog. This film shows a more matured QT. replacing violence with amazing dialog, and situations. The final scenes with bill alone are worth the price of admision

[11] On Apr-17-2004, jasonbixlerzavala wrote:

^ the comment above was mine.
JASONBIXLERZAVALA

[12] On Apr-18-2004, jon wrote:

I don't really think I am missing the point. I do appreciate the incredible dialogue in the film, Tarantino is a genius in that sense, but I was simply dissapointed overall with the movie. The love story with a twisted plot was interesting, but a little bland coming from Tarantino in my opinion. As i said earlier, he really didn't leave you guessing or wondering about anything. (such as the bandage on Marcelius Wiley's back of neck, or the contents of the briefcase in Reservoir Dogs). I'm not saying it was a terrible movie, but Tarantino needed to throw some violence in there, the entire volumes were completely unbalanced, one of pure fighting and another of pure story, he needed to equalize it out a little better. The movie was better than most you'd usually see in the theaters, and that's simply because Tarantino directed it and he is a film genius, but overall with this film I was unsatisfied and will not see it again and again in the theaters as I did Kill Bill 1.

[13] On Apr-18-2004, jasonbixlerzavala wrote:

I still cant agree with you jon. This is one film. And in watching it all together, it makes for an incredible experience. the film slows down in volume 2 to explain things, im glad tarantino chose not to just have violence all the way through vol.1 and 2.
vol.2 is pure thirilling cinema. I loved every scene and line that came out of the characters mouths.

[14] On Apr-18-2004, jasonbixlerzavala wrote:

I saw it on friday (opening night), then again saturday night. And i am gonna go see again sometime this week. The second time i viewed it, i noticed so much more little nuanced moments and details. And the final scenes, show of a softer side of tarantino, not a sappy side, but pure emotion.
I left the theatre with complete satisfaction, both times (even more the second time). This is a Grindhouse/western masterpiece.

[15] On Apr-18-2004, Jasonbixlerzavala wrote:

And as for guessing games, (such as the briefcase in pulp fiction). Did you not notice the question mark place over daryl hanna's name in the credits. Making us wonder if she was killed or not.

[16] On Apr-18-2004, tommygun wrote:

kill bill volume 2 wasnt that good and it disappoints me to say it but it got boring at times. it wasnt all bad but wasnt all good and no were close to volume 1, didnt even have the same feeling.it seemed like a completly diffrent movie.while v1 was one of the best things i ever saw v2 was just a average movie it lost all the details and style that made v1 so good. even v1 could been better but iv yet to see the perfect movie so v1 was close enogh to be 1 of my favorites but i cant even say that cause its all one movie so its like sayin well the first half is one of the best things iv ever seen but the secound half wasnt that good,so in all as 1 movie(witch it is)its just decant.its kool but not what i thought it end up being after seeing v1.

[17] On Apr-18-2004, Anonymous wrote:

TommyGun. like i said, if your a true tarantino fan, vol. 2 will have much much more apeal than vol.1. Vol.1 was great, by no means. But vol.2 is just... thrilling cimena. You can sense tarantinos love of film in every frame. read my earlier comments

[18] On Apr-19-2004, Greg wrote:

Before I exuberantly word what a triumph the Kill Bill duo (and its characters) has become, I want to state that Vol. 2 never faltered. The only dissapointment that may have presented itself was indeed the fact that Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 were perhaps opposites. Moviegoers saw Vol. 1 and were caught off guard by Vol. 2.
Leaving the theater after Vol. 2, I overheard some chatter. A woman told her boyfriend that Vol. 2 was not what she expected. She assumed it would've been better. To that, I say that anyone going to the movies to see VOl. 1 all over again is simply ignorant. Tarantino stands by his filmography, and I don't blame his desire for versatility -- having a plethora of films that hit every genre and directing skill. Be that it may, Vol. 2 delivered something amazing that Vol. 1 did not, just as Vol. 1 delivered something that Vol. 2 lacked. The two can't stand alone, after viewing both, it is required (for the peak of moviegoing experience) to gather thoughts on both, absorb all that The Bride has endured -- bullet to the head, battle with Vernita Greene's meat cleaver, a posse of bloodhungry yakuzas, Go-go ('nuff said), Oren and her mindless love for the kill, shotgunned in the chest with rock salt, beaten, buried alive, trained rigorously by martial master Pai Mei, battled in a trailer home, etc. Not to mention the emotional trauma -- all which makes Uma's character one bad mother.
If that isn't enough to appreciate, the characters are. And all are different so the audience is sure to expect a different reaction from each enemy. Every enemy looks at death differently. Some kill to gain relief or perhaps a Hanzo sword, some kill to terminate their regret, some kill mindlessly because its all they know, and others just kill because they dont want to be killed. Whichever reaction, they all work, interlaced giving The Bride one hell of a time.
I enjoyed greatly how characters of Vol. 2 pulled a complete 180 on the audience and myself. Budd proved that his pitifulness may just be pitilessness. Pathetic, Bill's brother's life seemed way below average. Let's face it, he came off as a total loser, a "shitty water" mopper. But when he began to speak after he pummelled the Bride with rock salt, I couldn't believe my eyes, what mercilessness still hibernated deep down. After having buried the Bride, I thought back to this encounter with his ex-boss and imagined if the not so pathetic Budd would have offed him right then and there. Of course, thats not the point of the story. The point is that Tarantino blindsided me with Budd and I loved being jerked around! Another one, Elle, who we knew was full of evil in the first, lit up the screen with a powerhouse of repulsive emotion. With the snake, the killing of Pai Mei, the lying, the cheating, the raw vocalized hatred, we find she is what we all expected and so much more. Again, blindsided by brilliance. And lastly, Bill, who would've thought that this badmother actually turned out to be one good mother -- literally. Taking care of young BB (Uma's daughter), Bill showed the audience emotions no one ever knew existed in him. He cares. He savors relationships -- with the Bride, Budd, Elle, BB, etc. There is heart in him afterall. Scarily convincing, Carradine wowed me with this performance. He appeared to me the kind that would kiss someone he loved before dismembering them. Truthfully and quite literally, Kill is Love.
Both movies has their strong points. Although 2 wasn't nearly as vibrantly played out, it still packed quite an array of raw emotion to deliver to viewers. When moviegoers expect the unexpected, are caught off guard, take in characters' emotions, feel for characters (claustrophobia), and even begin to rethink their hate for the bad guy, you know that you've been taken for a ride by the director. Tarantino delivered two stunning volumes and we should all be greatful that he is why we continue to go to the movies. Obviously HellBoy wasn't behind that.

--Greg (Immersed in a Tarantino-esque world)

[19] On Apr-19-2004, Greg wrote:

To add to my last comment, I am really anticipating the DVD release of both volumes mainly because on www.comingsoon.net, Michael Jai White is in the casting list and he also makes a brief appearance in the trailer, showing off a little swordwork. I want to see what QT thought should be cut and how it would've effected the rest of the film.

[20] On Apr-19-2004, Greg wrote:

After reviewing the negatives that have been posted regarding the success of Vol. 2, i would like to make a point.
In today's cinema world, we are surrounded by movies such as Hellboy, I,Robot, Dawn of the Dead, Freddy VS. Jason, other such remakes of classics, and an upcoming Seed of Chucky (Yes, unfortunately they won't leave that doll alone and this is going to be a real movie). But keeping us moviegoers fascinated with thrilling cinema is QT who isn't making movies, he's making films -- beautiful at that. Don't get me wrong, I have to hand it to LOTR, it was stunning (understatement), but QT's films offer something different.
He filmed the burial scene in complete darkness/black and white, interlaced sequences purposely out of order (true QT fans will appreciate) and throughout the trailer battle, he plays around with color scheme (earthy tones only) to emphazise a western feel (like Vol. 1 used bright colors for that eastern touch). Vol. 1 was blood and shimmering sword and vibrant outfits, while Vol. 2 was dusty, ol' west, titty bar, thrash 'n' bash, wood and dirt action.
Changing to the tropics was also a nice touch, afterall the first has a little of American suburbia in it as well to change up the scene a bit.
And IF i had to pick out one of my favorite shots of Vol. 2, it would definately have to be the shot of Uma under the trailer, stealthily just eyeing her above prey. Excellent!

[21] On Apr-19-2004, jasonbixlerzavala wrote:

greg. your comment is dead on. i agree with everything youve said.(ive said everything youve said in earlier comments by me).
the emotion in this film is extremely powerfull and true . theres no sappy music, just pure emotion. we see it in the characters faces. The finla scene in the hotel is brilliant. (uma on the bathroom floor).
this is why film was created. This movie is quite possibly QT's crowning achievement.

[22] On Apr-19-2004, jasonbixlerzavala wrote:

As for my favorite shot. mine would have to be when she is first put in the ground, and the nails start hammering in. Uma's face tells it all. we see, and feel her fear.
My second fave shot would have to be in the hotel bathroom at the end. (brilliant).

[23] On Apr-19-2004, jasonbixlerzavala wrote:

"MILD SPOILERS for those who havent seen volume 2"

Its official! i've now seen volume 2 , three times. once on opening night, the next day, and again last night.
(it is a masterpiece). And today i watched kill Bill vol.1 again ( probly my 10th time now). I thought i knew everything about the film, but now that ive seen vol. 2, i noticed even more things. By now, everyone here should know the brides full name. "beatrix Kiddo". And as i watched vol. 1, i noticed that when kiddo buys her plane ticked for okinawa, the camera zooms in realy fast on her ticket. I freeze framed it, and her name "kiddo, Beatrix", is in plane sight!. now that ive seen both, these films are elevated to an even higher status. QT's crowning achievement.

[24] On Apr-20-2004, Greg wrote:

Its actually kind've funny, i saw Vol. 2 first with my girlfriend and she enjoyed it just as much as me (I was at first skeptical...these types of films arent usually in her favor). But she enjoyed it all the same and while she discussed it with me at dinner afterward, I couldnt get these scenes out of my head. I had to see it again so i went out the next day and saw it. At first, she thought i was crazy, but she knows diehard a movie connosieur i have become these days and since way back when. I think i want to see it again...its nuts, i realize, but its just that jolting action, piercing sound effect (nails pounded into wood) and all those lines like: "That's right i killed your masta!" that brings me back

[25] On Apr-20-2004, jasonbixlerzava;a wrote:

I saw it friday (opening night), saturday. then again sunday. It is now tuesday, and im going to see it again!!!! i know exactly what you mean. i cant get it out of my head. The action, the dialog (i love the dialog), and the way the lines are said. And the rtue emotion. brilliant masterpiece.

[26] On Apr-22-2004, sean duncan wrote:

wow, the best film i have ever seen (after volume one) just wish we saw the parts with go-go's sister and michael jai white

GORDON LIU STEALS THE SHOW!

[27] On Apr-23-2004, Greg wrote:

Does anyone know the song that plays (a little funkadelic track) when the Bride and Pai Mei are sparring a little before her actual training?

[28] On Apr-23-2004, Brian wrote:

Did anyone notice that Budd said that he sold his sword to a pawn shop. Although he ended up never selling it I thought it was just funny because it reminded me of the Pulp Fiction pawn shop sword that Butch uses.

[29] On Apr-26-2004, Jasonbixlerzavala wrote:

I've now seen vol.2 FOUR !!! times. And it gets better with each viewing. This film is QT's crwoning achievement.Yesterday, i decided to watch pulp fiction (ive seen it over 20 times, but havent seen it in over 6 moonths). And of all the times i viewed it, i never noticed how absolutly amazing uma thurman's performance is. As i watched it yesterday, i noticed thing i never noticed. Theres something about the performace. Such as the scene where she play "girl, youl be a women" on her stereo, and then just dances away. And now, she has kill bill vol.1 and 2 under her belt, with an equal, if not better performance.

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