Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

2003Movie111 minEnglish

An assassin is shot by her ruthless employer, Bill, and other members of their assassination circle – but she lives to plot her vengeance.

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IMDb8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic69/100
Google Users86%
Director: Quentin TarantinoGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former assassin, known only as The Bride, awakens from a four-year coma with a violent mission of revenge against the team of assassins, led by her former mentor Bill, who betrayed her and tried to kill her on her wedding day. Armed with a samurai sword and an unyielding determination, she systematically hunts down her former colleagues, confronting them in a stylized and brutal display of martial arts prowess. Each encounter brings her closer to her ultimate target, Bill, and the truth behind his betrayal.

Critical Reception

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 was widely acclaimed for its stylish direction, thrilling action sequences, and Uma Thurman's commanding performance. Critics praised Quentin Tarantino's homage to martial arts and samurai cinema, though some found its extreme violence polarizing. Audiences were captivated by its unique blend of genres and unforgettable visuals.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually stunning and hyper-stylized action sequences.
  • Uma Thurman delivers a powerful and iconic performance as The Bride.
  • Applauded for its inventive homage to various cinematic genres, particularly martial arts films.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly enjoyed the film's thrilling action, unique style, and Uma Thurman's performance. Many found it to be a visually spectacular and highly entertaining ride, with the stylized violence being a particular highlight for fans of Tarantino's work.

Awards & Accolades

Uma Thurman received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama. The film was also nominated for several MTV Movie Awards and Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The iconic yellow tracksuit worn by The Bride in the film was a direct homage to Bruce Lee's outfit in the 1978 movie 'Game of Death'.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Awakening from a lengthy coma, the expecting "Bride" (Uma Thurman) embarks on a lethal killing spree to avenge herself on those responsible for killing her fiancée and to find out just what happened to her unborn baby. She has a past - form...
rsanek

rsanek

Interesting usage of anime to tell O-Ren's back-story, but I wasn't really a fan of the cartoonish blood splattering and gratuitous fight scenes.
Wuchak

Wuchak

Uma Thurman as an anti-superheroine RELEASED IN 2003 and written/directed by Quentin Tarantino, "Kill Bill: Vol. 1" is an action/thriller/fantasy starring Uma Thurman as The Bride who seeks vengeance on the team of assassins who betray...
John Chard

John Chard

Not so hush hush but very much on the QT. After being gunned down on her wedding day by her former colleagues, assassin Black Mamba (Uma Thurman) rouses from a four year coma with only one thing on her mind, revenge! Striking up a death ...
tmdb13206453

tmdb13206453

This is the movie he made after Jackie Brown. I thought I might just point that out. A big budget, larger scale action blockbuster. This is the one that would change the direction of Tarantino's films. And honestly, it might be my favorite ...