KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR
Starring: Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah, David Carradine, Julie Dreyfus, and Sonny Chiba
Director: Quentin Tarantino
NICK
Although I'm a big fan of director Quentin Tarantino, Kill Bill Vols. 1 & 2 have never been among my favourites. The Whole Bloody Affair doesn't change that. Although I do think condensing everything into one film actually improves the pacing, the new aspects don't feel necessary (or substantial). Even the trademark Tarantino violence doesn't hit as well when matched up against his later films or even things like the John Wick franchise. If you liked this as a two-parter, you’ll like it as a singular entity; if you’re looking for something new, don’t expect The Whole Bloody Affair to offer much.
PAIGE
To see Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair on the big screen is a true cinematic event because this is how the film was meant to be seen. Fusing Vols. 1 & 2 into a single feature allows for the Bride’s (Uma Thurman) revenge saga to flow better while making for a more cohesive character arc. Although the new anime sequence and Fortnite chapter aren’t really necessary, the extended scenes and colorization of originally black-and-white sequences enhance the action and violence to make this feature even more badass than it already was. Ultimately, there’s no better way to experience Quentin Tarantino’s epic.
ADRIANO
What do I say about Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair that film lovers haven't said for the past two decades? If you love Quentin Tarantino's chaotic, maximalist revenge films, this is obviously a treat. As someone who adores Vol. 1 as a classic but finds Vol. 2 just solid, it was a joy seeing them as a complete package, unashamed of the weirdness to the degree that they extended the anime sequence. It even helped fill some holes for Vol. 2. This is a cinephile and Kill Bill fan's dream right here, and watch it on 70mm if possible.
