The Kill Bill Vol 1 Thread
10-13-03, 07:41 AM
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I loved the film. It will definitely be on my "Top 5 of 2003" list.
I purchased the soundtrack after I saw the film and cranked up Nancy Sinatra's cool lounge version of the Sonny Bono song "Bang Bang"
Pam Grier would have been much better in the Vivica Fox role (I know Pam is older but she looks damn fine!!)
I loved GoGo and the cool all-girl band. This is the first film in which I actually liked Lucy Liu...usually I cannot stand her but I loved her in this.
My only complaint: some moron brought his two children with him. They looked to be around seven years old. WHY do people expose their young children to strong violence?
I purchased the soundtrack after I saw the film and cranked up Nancy Sinatra's cool lounge version of the Sonny Bono song "Bang Bang"
Pam Grier would have been much better in the Vivica Fox role (I know Pam is older but she looks damn fine!!)
I loved GoGo and the cool all-girl band. This is the first film in which I actually liked Lucy Liu...usually I cannot stand her but I loved her in this.
My only complaint: some moron brought his two children with him. They looked to be around seven years old. WHY do people expose their young children to strong violence?
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10-13-03, 08:29 AM
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Originally posted by das Monkey
I noticed in the credits that Julie Dreyfus was also listed under Japanese Location Casting (or something to that effect). I thought that was pretty cool, and with some searching ran across this interview with her that briefly mentions her involvement in that process.
For anyone interested: Full Interview
das
I noticed in the credits that Julie Dreyfus was also listed under Japanese Location Casting (or something to that effect). I thought that was pretty cool, and with some searching ran across this interview with her that briefly mentions her involvement in that process.
For anyone interested: Full Interview
das
There’s really a different version for Japan?
It’s only slightly different. But, you know, different little details. The main fight scene with Uma is all in color, because they can take the gore, fully. And then there are little snippets, and then of course, when she threatens me, not only does she threaten, she acts. There’s a little bit more flying off, but you’ll have to wait for that version.
It’s only slightly different. But, you know, different little details. The main fight scene with Uma is all in color, because they can take the gore, fully. And then there are little snippets, and then of course, when she threatens me, not only does she threaten, she acts. There’s a little bit more flying off, but you’ll have to wait for that version.
10-13-03, 08:36 AM
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Not only that, but in the scene where Sofie is talking to Bill and the camera is close-up on Sofie's face the whole time, I was totally waiting for the camera to zoom out so that we could see the carnage that I thought The Bride might have done. I thought maybe Sofie would've put up a fight to not give The Bride any information and that The Bride might've cut off parts of her body (although when Sofie was rolling down the hill, it didn't seem like she was missing any limbs except for the arm that was previously chopped off).
10-13-03, 09:49 AM
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Originally posted by immortal_zeus
Not only that, but in the scene where Sofie is talking to Bill and the camera is close-up on Sofie's face the whole time, I was totally waiting for the camera to zoom out so that we could see the carnage that I thought The Bride might have done. I thought maybe Sofie would've put up a fight to not give The Bride any information and that The Bride might've cut off parts of her body (although when Sofie was rolling down the hill, it didn't seem like she was missing any limbs except for the arm that was previously chopped off).
Not only that, but in the scene where Sofie is talking to Bill and the camera is close-up on Sofie's face the whole time, I was totally waiting for the camera to zoom out so that we could see the carnage that I thought The Bride might have done. I thought maybe Sofie would've put up a fight to not give The Bride any information and that The Bride might've cut off parts of her body (although when Sofie was rolling down the hill, it didn't seem like she was missing any limbs except for the arm that was previously chopped off).
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10-13-03, 10:06 AM
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I've seen numerous comments about GoGo being hot. I just don't get it as I find her quite unattractive. I think it's the nose. That thing is huge. Like Uma's. She's like a Japanese Uma.
10-13-03, 10:18 AM
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is there something after the credits?
Harry's at aintitcool mentioned this:
I think maybe he is just talking about Bill's last line of the movie.
Harry's at aintitcool mentioned this:
"At my screening today, which was a press screening, there were about 45 people in attendance. The first 6 out the door apparently left immediately upon seeing the "“Written & Directed By Quentin Tarantino” credit… thus they missed seeing a very significant epilogue, probably wouldn’t matter… I found out those 6 people HATED the film. The remaining 39 stayed till the film ran out and the lights came up and apparently, to the one, they LOVED it. I was the last one out, and as a matter of record, the first in.
10-13-03, 10:20 AM
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Okay -
I was able to catch this on the IMAX screen - WOW!
I thoroughly enjoyed it - EXCEPT for:
When the fight turns to B&W - I love B&W, but it was just totally wrong for this scene. It's the same thing as if a '40s noir film, all of a sudden bursts into color. It totally took me out of the film and it felt like the MPAA flipping me off, telling me that I can't handle seeing excessive blood.
One question though:
Why the bleep over Uma's character's name - it'd be one thing if it was completely bleeped out, but you still clearly hear them call her "Beatrix" right under the bleep. What would be the point of that?
I was able to catch this on the IMAX screen - WOW!
I thoroughly enjoyed it - EXCEPT for:
When the fight turns to B&W - I love B&W, but it was just totally wrong for this scene. It's the same thing as if a '40s noir film, all of a sudden bursts into color. It totally took me out of the film and it felt like the MPAA flipping me off, telling me that I can't handle seeing excessive blood.
One question though:
Why the bleep over Uma's character's name - it'd be one thing if it was completely bleeped out, but you still clearly hear them call her "Beatrix" right under the bleep. What would be the point of that?
10-13-03, 10:38 AM
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Originally posted by slop101
One question though:
Why the bleep over Uma's character's name - it'd be one thing if it was completely bleeped out, but you still clearly hear them call her "Beatrix" right under the bleep. What would be the point of that?
One question though:
Why the bleep over Uma's character's name - it'd be one thing if it was completely bleeped out, but you still clearly hear them call her "Beatrix" right under the bleep. What would be the point of that?
10-13-03, 10:54 AM
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Originally posted by tonytapez
ugh.....u suck dude.
ugh.....u suck dude.
If it's about the name - it was very audible under the beep and everyone in the theater heard it - if you didn't you weren't listening.
That was my question - why beep it, if you can still hear the name spoken?
10-13-03, 10:56 AM
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anyone know the exact running time of just the film?
I have read 92 minutes or something.
But I could swear the thing was about 1 hour 40+.
without credits at the end I'm talking about.
thanks for any info.
I have read 92 minutes or something.
But I could swear the thing was about 1 hour 40+.
without credits at the end I'm talking about.
thanks for any info.
10-13-03, 11:31 AM
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This was the one I've been waiting for!!! It's been years since I've seen a movie that gave me quite a thrill like KILL BILL did last night. The Oh-Ren Battle had me on the edge of my seat! Laughing, cheering and gasping at the sheer insanity and over-the-topness of what Quentin put down on screen. Uma kicked the most ass I've seen in a long f//king time. WILD! WILD! WILD! Can't wait until Feb...
10-13-03, 11:43 AM
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Originally posted by PixyJunket
I didn't think Gogo was attractive, but she DID have a really cool evil look and atmosphere to her character.
I didn't think Gogo was attractive, but she DID have a really cool evil look and atmosphere to her character.
10-13-03, 11:52 AM
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Originally posted by slop101
Uh, why?
If it's about the name - it was very audible under the beep and everyone in the theater heard it - if you didn't you weren't listening.
That was my question - why beep it, if you can still hear the name spoken?
Uh, why?
If it's about the name - it was very audible under the beep and everyone in the theater heard it - if you didn't you weren't listening.
That was my question - why beep it, if you can still hear the name spoken?
10-13-03, 12:06 PM
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Uh, why?
If it's about the name - it was very audible under the beep and everyone in the theater heard it - if you didn't you weren't listening.
That was my question - why beep it, if you can still hear the name spoken?
If it's about the name - it was very audible under the beep and everyone in the theater heard it - if you didn't you weren't listening.
That was my question - why beep it, if you can still hear the name spoken?
10-13-03, 02:10 PM
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Originally posted by tonytapez
its really not that big a deal but you gotta figure it was beeped out for a reason, most likely to be revealed in volume 2. i'm just kinda a stickler for not having things spoiled for me. and to tell you the truth its really not that audible, all i could make out was the fact that it started with a B. the reason i posted was cuz i think you shoulda used spoiler tags, no big deal.
its really not that big a deal but you gotta figure it was beeped out for a reason, most likely to be revealed in volume 2. i'm just kinda a stickler for not having things spoiled for me. and to tell you the truth its really not that audible, all i could make out was the fact that it started with a B. the reason i posted was cuz i think you shoulda used spoiler tags, no big deal.
10-13-03, 02:16 PM
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Just got back. Greatest movie I've ever seen! The *ONLY* other movie that trumps it is...
Questions...
Wasn't Sofie Fatale played by Monica Belluci? Why wasn't she credited in the movie?
What happened to the alledged cameo from Samuel L Jackson? Edited out?
Who's character did Gordon Lui play? I don't remember seeing him in the film at all.
Please elaborate...I have all 5 SS games and cannot figure out what you are referring to...
Those people should be kidnapped, tied to their chairs and shown the last four episodes of Berserk
You can thank The RZA(from former rap group The Wu-tang Clan) for that. He did the score.
P.S....
Spoiler:
Questions...
Wasn't Sofie Fatale played by Monica Belluci? Why wasn't she credited in the movie?
What happened to the alledged cameo from Samuel L Jackson? Edited out?
Who's character did Gordon Lui play? I don't remember seeing him in the film at all.
Originally posted by Lastblade
Oh yah, to those who love the Samurai Shodown series like I do, well, you will get a treat!!! You will see!
Oh yah, to those who love the Samurai Shodown series like I do, well, you will get a treat!!! You will see!
Originally posted by RichC2
My friend commented that 3 couples walked out of his showing during the anime sequence... I honestly don't get the hate toward stylized animation.
My friend commented that 3 couples walked out of his showing during the anime sequence... I honestly don't get the hate toward stylized animation.
Originally posted by Gcomeau
I think the music totally made this masterpiece(never thought i'd hear Zamphir in this flick..or any flick).
I think the music totally made this masterpiece(never thought i'd hear Zamphir in this flick..or any flick).
P.S....
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10-13-03, 02:29 PM
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Originally posted by isamu
Just got back. Greatest movie I've ever seen! The *ONLY* other movie that trumps it is...
Questions...
Wasn't Sofie Fatale played by Monica Belluci? Why wasn't she credited in the movie?
What happened to the alledged cameo from Samuel L Jackson? Edited out?
Just got back. Greatest movie I've ever seen! The *ONLY* other movie that trumps it is...
Spoiler:
Questions...
Wasn't Sofie Fatale played by Monica Belluci? Why wasn't she credited in the movie?
What happened to the alledged cameo from Samuel L Jackson? Edited out?
Sofie was played bye Julie Dreyfus.
Jackson's appearence will be in Vol. 2 as
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10-13-03, 02:49 PM
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Slop101, you should've used spoiler tags.
As for:
"I thoroughly enjoyed it - EXCEPT for:
When the fight turns to B&W - I love B&W, but it was just totally wrong for this scene."
When I saw the screen go B&W, I thought to myself, there's going to be a massacre, just like in NBK. I don't know if Tarantino mentions the diner scene being B&W in his screenplay, but that is how I interpreted it.
BTW, the Kaboom cereal gag was great.
As for:
"I thoroughly enjoyed it - EXCEPT for:
When the fight turns to B&W - I love B&W, but it was just totally wrong for this scene."
When I saw the screen go B&W, I thought to myself, there's going to be a massacre, just like in NBK. I don't know if Tarantino mentions the diner scene being B&W in his screenplay, but that is how I interpreted it.
BTW, the Kaboom cereal gag was great.
10-13-03, 03:00 PM
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Wasn't Sofie Fatale played by Monica Belluci? Why wasn't she credited in the movie?
What happened to the alledged cameo from Samuel L Jackson? Edited out?
Who's character did Gordon Lui play?
(just realized Jack beat me to most of those answers.. but ah well
)on a side note: Julie Dreyfus:Monica Bellucci::Keira Knightly:Natalie Portman
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