Kill Bill: Vol. 2

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Kill Bill: Vol. 2

R

2004

2h 17m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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The Bride (Uma Thurman) picks up where she left off in volume one with her quest to finish the hit list she has composed of all the people who have wronged her, including ex-boyfriend Bill (David Carradine), who tried to have her killed four years ago during her wedding to another man. Leaving several dead in her wake, she eventually tracks down Bill in Mexico. Using skills she has learned during her assassin career, she attempts to finish what she set out to do in the first place.

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Critics Consensus

Kill Bill: Volume 2 adds extra plot and dialogue to the action-heavy exploits of its predecessor, while still managing to deliver a suitably hard-hitting sequel.

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

01/07/2019

3/4

n the hyper-kinetic Kill Bill 1 you didn't know when the end happened, in Vol 2 you often wish the proceedings could hurtle to the finale, fast.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

03/13/2018

Vol. 2 fills in the motivational and emotional blanks that left the first movie tasting like a meal made only of appetizers.

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Will Self

London Evening Standard

01/09/2018

I don't even want to do Tarantino and his pathetic accomplices the honour of recounting the narrative of the second "volume" of this exercise in trashpedalling, and frankly I don't need to, because there isn't a plot to speak of.

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Jordi Costa

Fotogramas

Apr 13

5/5

...Volume 2 is very different—in tone, textures, and rhythms—from its predecessor: here, the violence progresses towards minimalism, while the characters shed their abstract skin so that their souls can grow (and overflow). [Full review in Spanish]

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Andy Punter

InSession Film

04/28/2025

B+

It might be the more indulgent volume, but its willingness to explore the complex heart beneath the carnage makes it essential viewing and a journey well worth revisiting.

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Frank J. Avella

The Contending

01/27/2025

A-

As in many Tarantino films, his dialogue is never really specific to characters. It’s Tarantino’s world and everyone in it basically speaks the same way. But incredible actors like Thurman manage to make the lines her own.

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Mahnoor T

@shrody May 18

It pretty good but not exactly....... I just have some mixed feelings about the plot. The ending wasn't exactly what I thought it was intending to be.(💀🙏🏼😭) (Help, the Kung Fu master was lowk funny —and I get the Superman point)

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taylor W.

@RT62602110 Apr 26

Boring l almost fell sleep

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Ben W

@Username618 Apr 18

Time of life: uni days. Reaction: Quite enjoyed.

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Jay W

@RT52162311 Mar 27

Yes, this film isn't as good as the first. But this film sets itself apart from the previous by having a decidedly slower pace to it. The first film is almost all action. This one slows things down and explores more of how the characters got to where they are. This film balances out the first one with this slower pace and gives the story its much needed closure. No, it's not a bad film. In fact, it's a terrific film. Not one of my favorites though.

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Jan 20

Kill Bill: Volume 2 shifts away from the explosive chaos of the first film and leans into a slower, more reflective tone that ultimately works in its favor. Quentin Tarantino trades constant bloodshed for tension, dialogue, and emotional payoff, allowing the story to breathe and giving The Bride a deeper sense of humanity. Uma Thurman delivers a more layered performance here, balancing quiet vulnerability with controlled fury as her journey reaches its conclusion. The film’s pacing is deliberate, drawing inspiration from Westerns and martial arts philosophy rather than pure action spectacle. While it’s not louder or flashier than Volume 1, it’s more thoughtful and mature. The confrontations feel earned, the writing is sharp, and the resolution feels complete. Together with the first film, Volume 2 solidifies Kill Bill as a bold, unforgettable revenge saga.

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Ian H

@Howellsey Jan 19

Some great cinematography and plenty of violence. Very neatly done

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Budd - 'Sidewinder'

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Synopsis

The Bride (Uma Thurman) picks up where she left off in volume one with her quest to finish the hit list she has composed of all the people who have wronged her, including ex-boyfriend Bill (David Carradine), who tried to have her killed four years ago during her wedding to another man. Leaving several dead in her wake, she eventually tracks down Bill in Mexico. Using skills she has learned during her assassin career, she attempts to finish what she set out to do in the first place.

Director: Quentin Tarantino
Producer: Lawrence Bender
Screenwriter: Quentin Tarantino
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Lionsgate, A Band Apart, Super Cool ManChu, Miramax Films
Rating: R (Language|Brief Drug Use|Violence)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 16, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 19, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $66.2M
Runtime: 2h 17m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)