Chia Hui Liu, Daryl Hannah, David Carradine, Gordon Liu, Lucy Liu ...( see more  see more... ) , Michael Madsen , Samuel L. Jackson , Uma Thurman , Vivica A. Fox

Continuing the story-line which unfolded in "Kill Bill Vol. I," this is a revenge tale of an expert assassin, called The Bride, who sets out on a quest to wreak vengeance upon her former employer, Bil...( read more  read more... )l, and other members of their assassin circle, for shooting her at her wedding--along with everyone else in attendance--and leaving her for dead. When this chapter in the story begins, The Bride will have already encountered some of her targets, as she continues battling her way up the chain of command, knowing it will ultimately lead her to her main goal: her chance to 'Kill Bill.'

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R, 2 hrs. 14 min.

Directed by: Quentin Tarantino

Release Date: April 16, 2004

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DVD Release Date: August 10, 2004

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  • January 22, 2008
    A full-throttle final act of a revenge saga that is just as sharp as the Hanso sword Uma Thurman wields throughout.
  • December 21, 2009
    Quentin Tarantino's second volume to his epic Kill Bill saga follows a more cerebral story than the first film. The action is scaled back to make room for a movie that Sergio Leone would love. It's a film filled with close ups, deranged dialogue, and a great sense of itself. It's...( read more) hard to believe that at one time both these films were going to be one long movie. Volume 2 is so much different than it's predecessor that you have to wonder if both films as a whole would have been as great as they were separate.

    After killing half of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, The Bride (Uma Thurman) prepares to murder and maim through the rest of her former co-workers and finally face the man that put a cap in her crown, Bill (David Carradine). That's the basic storyline- it's still a revenge tale that sweeps us across the country on a mission from hell. Whereas Volume One owes its soul to kung fu movies, Volume Two was born at the breast of the spaghetti western, where there were no consequences, just vast verandas to be filled with the carnage of the day. Tarantino knows the art of Leone and paints the first half of the film with images that Sergio and John Ford would be proud off. The desert is a dark and sinister place at night. Add to it the recklessness of Bill's brother Budd (Michael Madsen) and The Bride's arch nemesis Elle (Daryl Hannah) and you get what amounts to a Mexican stand off in the desert. No one trusts each other and they shouldn't- they're killers.

    Once again Tarantino proves that he is a great artist who uses dialogue as his medium, particularly during the confrontation where Bill compares the Bride to Superman. No matter how much she tries to disguise herself as the pregnant wife of a record store owner she will always be a killer- she'll always be Bill's killer. It's dialogue like this that makes a scene that is typical Hollywood fluff and makes it cool. That's the thing about Tarantino- he makes well worn cliches cool.

    Of course, the $64,000 question is which volume is better. It's really all a matter of preference. If you grew up with kung fu movies and their ilk you will enjoy the first volume. If spaghetti westerns are your game then you will prefer volume 2. I prefer the second volume, mainly because it slows itself down almost to a crawl, but you don't notice it. It's more cerebral than the constant hack and slash of the first movie and delivers an ending that may seem "wimperish", but is more grandiose than most. Kill Bill, Volume 2 is a great and enjoyable ride.
  • December 13, 2009
    Anyone who tastefully values character and story over action should recognize the strong points of this movie as opposed to Vol. 1, making this the barely superior chapter. Both are fantastic, but neither is as good as the combined epic that the two films should be.
  • August 27, 2009
    A far more impressive film that deals less with the violence and revenge and more with the characters and the realisations of their actions. This is a more mature film than the first with far more originality and credibility.
  • November 28, 2008
    ''Before that strip turned blue, I was a woman. I was your woman. I was a killer who killed for you. Before that strip turned blue, I would have jumped a motorcycle onto a speeding train... for you. But once that strip turned blue, I could no longer do any of those things. Not...( read more) anymore. Because I was going to be a mother. Can you understand that?''


    The murderous Bride continues her rip roaring spree of revenge and vengeance against her ex-boss, Bill and his two remaining associates, his younger brother Budd, and Bill's latest flame Elle.

    Uma Thurman: Beatrix Kiddo AKA The Bride, Black Mamba

    David Carradine: Bill AKA Snake Charmer

    Thought deep down this film was romantic yet in a way tragic. A whole different approach as opposed to the great Vol.1.

    The flash back with Pai Mei was very comical/jovial, a fine tribute to cheesy Kung Fu martial Art movies of the past. The part where she is buried alive too is scarily effective oozing Tarantino which he reminiscently did recently in an episode of CSI he directed.
    Another scene of note was the fight scene between Elle Driver and The Bride which stops the film from getting too clogged up in dialogue. Soundtrack is amazing and a completely unique style in terms of the first film, really adds to the film on a whole.

    The showdown with Bill could have been better when first viewed i had a blazing Samurai sword fight envisioned in my mind. Although i admit i liked all the hidden,deep messages between Bill and the Bride.

    Definitely a classic in its own right! Possibly if they stuck kill bill volume 1 and 2 together you'd have the perfect QT movie with a nice blend of violence and tongue-in cheek drama,black humour and meaningfulness to boot.

    This is Quentin's most personal dialogue and character detail he's done in a film on a romance level not just a revenge angle.

    ''Wakey wakey, eggs and bakey!''
  • December 30, 2009
    No me gustan esas locuras de peliculas...
  • December 29, 2009
    who is the BILL? i never know about this.
  • December 29, 2009
    not as good as volume 1
  • December 29, 2009
    Beatrice (aka The Bride) completes her final showdown with the rest of her old assassin circle, and has the final battle with Bill, her former boss and lover. Even brings to light, some missing bits that weren't shown in the first movie that show how Beatrice came to learn her m...( read more)astery fighting skills. pretty bad @$$ movie, i must admit. Mr.

    Tarantino certainly is a fantastic director, when it comes filmmaking.
  • December 28, 2009
    Not as good as the first one but still great nonetheless.

Critic Reviews


May 4, 2005
Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness

Soulless. full review

April 16, 2004
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

A witty and entertaining action movie. full review

April 16, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

An exuberant celebration of moviemaking. full review

April 16, 2004
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

A film richer in every way than its illustrious, callow predecessor. full review

April 15, 2004
David Edelstein, Slate

Kill Bill, Volumes 1 and 2 are great fun, but when they're over there's nothing to make us question our addiction to violent fantasies of retribution. The whole is a little less than the sum of its vo... full review

April 15, 2004
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

Kill Bill is silly stuff -- but it's transcendental silliness. full review

April 15, 2004
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Kill Bill, Vol. 2 is every bit as wild a joyride as its prelude, but packed with richer, more resonant characters. full review

April 8, 2004
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

You'll thrill to the action, savor the tasty dialogue and laugh like bloody hell. full review

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Comments


  • michellefortuin
    July 28, 2009
    Kill Bill 2 is, just like Kill Bill 1, super! The acting is great, special effect as well. In Kill Bill 1 there was more action, in part 2 there is more talking. But they are both very good.
  • AsianNorthOfThailandGeneration
    March 17, 2009
    glittering rock


    " Hey like this like this ! so funnys .Excitings fought & swordlike with 'em actions on the filmed . Have you watch it? "
  • Marilynstates
    March 6, 2009
    My favorite love story.
  • olenkiet
    August 5, 2008
    "Oh, Bibi, I should have known. You are. the Best". I cried my heart out. I suppose this poses asthe most touching scene in the movie fro me because it is in contradiction to all the anger the violence the blod and the destruction in the movie (which i liked by the way, actually loved). This is the best heart warming scene. the movie is fantastic. One of my best characters there also is Tai Pei..... Gotta love him! and the guy that acts him.
  • lifeisaparty3618
    September 7, 2007
    Once again, one of my fave movies of all time! I LOVE both Kill Bill's, but the first one was a bit more violent. But i LOVE how she kills Elle Driver in this one! That is the BEST! Bill's death was quite surprising (how she did it) and satisfactory! Plus her kid is so cute!!! All in all, a brilliant film!
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    April 4, 2007
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  • fairy23l
    April 3, 2007
    Gotta say kill Bill volumes 1 and 2 is my chosen movie of all time. How can you not enjoy watching Uma Therman kick everyones ass. Its a unique movie and compeling as well... gotta love it

    No.1 movie in my books.. then SAW :)
  • NaTtYfilmluver123
    March 16, 2007
    i consider vol.1 and vol.2 as one movie, kill bill, and if you ask me which one i like more, its impossible to answer because its like asking a mother which kid you love more, you love them equally! best movie ever!
  • Puzzle23
    January 19, 2007
    Kill Bill was originally one long movie. But after consideration, Tarantino decided that no one would sit in a theatre for all that time. So they were divided and brought out within a few months of each other. Simply brillant film with zero plot holes and superior acting.
  • futurestatic92
    January 8, 2007
    i wish i could do that heart exploding move that would be cool

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