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Kill Bill: Vol. 1

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A former assassin, known simply as The Bride (Uma Thurman), wakes from a coma four years after her jealous ex-lover Bill (David Carradine) attempts to murder her on her wedding day. Fueled by an insatiable desire for revenge, she vows to get even with every person who contributed to the loss of her unborn child, her entire wedding party, and four years of her life. After devising a hit list, The Bride sets off on her quest, enduring unspeakable injury and unscrupulous enemies.
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Kill Bill is admittedly little more than a stylish revenge thriller -- albeit one that benefits from a wildly inventive surfeit of style.

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Geoffrey O'Brien Film Comment Magazine ... Kill Bill confirms [Quentin Tarantino] as a filmmaker of astonishing invention and aplomb... Mar 22, 2018 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online There's nothing like a good 'ole revenge heist (complete with a hit list) to make this film one of Tarantino's best. Rated: A- Sep 12, 2017 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Visually striking, but also very violent. Rated: 3/5 Dec 24, 2010 Full Review Frank J. Avella The Contending Both films combined gift Uma Thurman the role of her career and, for the first film, she received BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress...she was not recognized by the Academy, which is absurd, in retrospect. Rated: A- Jan 27, 2025 Full Review Aaron Neuwirth Why So Blu The results of this initial entry are bloody cinematic joy. Rated: 4.5/5 Jan 22, 2025 Full Review Justin Kim Loud and Clear Reviews While not the meatiest out of Quentin Tarantino’s movies, Kill Bill Vol.1 shows simplicity can be a merit when supported by highly memorable style. Rated: 4.5/5 Jan 6, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Pedro Henrique C Kill Bill It has a very well-crafted and directed performance, even though it is a very bloody and action-packed revenge film, I loved it a lot. This Volume 1 made me excited for the second one. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/28/25 Full Review Jonathan O Absolutely highly bloody entertaining and outrageously funny with really outstanding script and amazing cast including incredible stunts work and amazing samurai sword works and as a anime fan boy really fantastic anime scenes from production i.g. who created really phenomenal anime shows from the past and now. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/27/25 Full Review Audience Member It was great, especially the sword fight scene... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/24/25 Full Review Amedeo S Perfect mix of action and comedy, straight from the mind of Quinton terentino Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/14/25 Full Review seb f This film had many pros and cons. Some of the later being the overly slow pacing and ridiculous sound effects but overall it's still a classic film that everyone should watch at least once. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/18/25 Full Review Dan D Excellent revenge movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/06/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Showdown at the House of Blue Leaves Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Showdown at the House of Blue Leaves 2:13 Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - A Hattori Hanzo Sword Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - A Hattori Hanzo Sword 2:19 Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - The Crazy 88s Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - The Crazy 88s 2:13 Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Your Mother Had it Coming Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Your Mother Had it Coming 2:13 Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - My Name is Buck Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - My Name is Buck 2:08 Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Hello Vernita Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Hello Vernita 2:13 Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - The Bride Arrives Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - The Bride Arrives 2:13 Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Hattori Hanzo Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Hattori Hanzo 2:13 Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - The Bride vs. Gogo Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - The Bride vs. Gogo 2:13 Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Defeating Johnny Mo Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Defeating Johnny Mo 2:13 View more videos
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Synopsis A former assassin, known simply as The Bride (Uma Thurman), wakes from a coma four years after her jealous ex-lover Bill (David Carradine) attempts to murder her on her wedding day. Fueled by an insatiable desire for revenge, she vows to get even with every person who contributed to the loss of her unborn child, her entire wedding party, and four years of her life. After devising a hit list, The Bride sets off on her quest, enduring unspeakable injury and unscrupulous enemies.
Director
Quentin Tarantino
Producer
Lawrence Bender
Screenwriter
Quentin Tarantino
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Lions Gate Films, Miramax, Super Cool ManChu, A Band Apart
Rating
R (Some Sexual Content|Language|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 10, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$70.1M
Runtime
1h 50m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
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