Kill Bill: Volume 1

October 2003

(635)

Synopsis

The acclaimed fourth film from groundbreaking writer and director Quentin Tarantino (PULP FICTION, JACKIE BROWN), KILL BILL VOLUME 1 stars Uma Thurman (PULP FICTION), Lucy Liu (CHARLIE'S ANGELS, CHICAGO), and Vivica A. Fox (TWO CAN PLAY THAT GAME) in an astonishing, action-packed thriller about brutal betrayal and an epic vendetta! Four years after taking a bullet in the head at her own wedding, The Bride (Thurman) emerges from a coma and decides it's time for payback ... with a vengeance! Having been gunned down by her former boss (David Carradine) and his deadly squad of international assassins, it's a kill-or- be- killed fight she didn't start but is determined to finish! Loaded with explosive action and outrageous humor, it's a must-see motion picture event that has critics everywhere raving!

Reviews

4.6

635 total

5 473

4 107

3 30

2 10

1 15

Todd McCarthy

A strange, fun and densely textured work that gets better as it goes along.

Jonathan Rosenbaum

Even more gory and adolescent than its models, which explains both the fun and the unpleasantness of this globe-trotting romp.

It's all bang, bang; no kiss, kiss. But this is still bravura film-making from a prodigious talent, and Thurman may yet prove its saving grace.

Peter Rainer

There is no ironic overlay in Tarantino's movies, no 'commenting' on the pop schlock he's replicating. He simply wants to remake in his own way the kinds of movies he's always loved, and he's about as uncynical as a movie geek can be.

Andrew Sarris

I would argue that, in a bizarre way, Mr. Tarantino empowers women as no action-genre director before him ever has.

Rick Groen

Simultaneously a spectacular act of movie-making and a slight movie.

Critic reviews

Todd McCarthy

A strange, fun and densely textured work that gets better as it goes along.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Even more gory and adolescent than its models, which explains both the fun and the unpleasantness of this globe-trotting romp.

Full Review

It's all bang, bang; no kiss, kiss. But this is still bravura film-making from a prodigious talent, and Thurman may yet prove its saving grace.

Full Review

Peter Rainer

Full Review

Andrew Sarris

I would argue that, in a bizarre way, Mr. Tarantino empowers women as no action-genre director before him ever has.

Full Review

Rick Groen

Simultaneously a spectacular act of movie-making and a slight movie.

Full Review

Stephanie Zacharek

Kill Bill is one long yakkety-yak about Tarantino's passions. He's the samurai who won't shut up.

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User reviews

PJ C January 11, 2013

Forgettable One of the worst films. A modern masterpiece in the vein of Ed Wood-style quality of storytelling. Star power does not save it from a list of most overrated films in the last 20 years. Only memorable part of this film was Uma Thurman's ugly feet. The humanity!

Josh Impinto January 4, 2013

In my top 3 for sure! Say what you want about QT, but he can direct some great films. Kill Bill Vol.1 was incredible! I love the old school martial-arts feeling in the film. Great action, & great performances. Plus, QT knows how to blend blood & violence film without making it to gruesome. I would give Kill Bill Vol.1 a 10/10.

Nonie Castro March 28, 2014

Wonderful fight scenes! Uma Thurman just kills it, but so do Lucy Liu and Vivica Fox. Highly recommended.

Sandra Bryant April 8, 2014

Kill Bill Volume 1 This is one of the greatest action movie I love it!

sabrina johansen January 4, 2013

Awesome Movie In my top 10 of all time favorite movies. How disappointed I was only to see rent option when i was so ready to purchase...sad.

Joel Krupa September 26, 2014

Great stuff! Tarantino kills in the great "Kill Bill."

Jeffery Wilson April 17, 2014

Another Tarintino classic. The music is impactful, the choreography of the fight scenes are genius. The use of animation at one point is exciting. The subtle humor is peppered throughout the films. My only complaint is that they split the story into 2 movies.

Cherie Cayson September 24, 2014

Kill Bill This movie is awesome!! So worth buying it.

A Google User April 24, 2012

I didn't want it to end! But wait... there was a Part II. But unfortunately that one had to end sometime. Best revenge film of all time. Terrific nods to so many genres it's impossible to list! " Now, let's get these other piggies moving!"

Rachel K. September 23, 2014

See iT Absolutely Fantastic! ! It's a classic already - Just watch it you won't regret it.

Jeff George April 11, 2013

Good stuff Quentin Tarrantino pays homage to the martial arts films of the 60's and 70's with Kill Bill. One of my favorite Quentin films after Django Unchained.

Flip beatzz March 25, 2013

Favorite movie Blood, revenge and badass that all I have to say. If your into the revenge movie scene this a definite watch. Tarantino does it again with his ideas.

Dina Massa January 8, 2013

Purchase Great film! Why is it that you can purchase some films and not others? If you are able to rent there should be a option to purchase.

Anthony Rivera April 10, 2013

Duh Why rent or buy a movie at all get a YouTube account and watch any movie you want plus most are in HD

Victoria Bedar June 29, 2013

Amazing! Great movie lots of action.

A Google User October 3, 2012

Awesome movie Quentin Tarantino does it again!! Another well written & acted and entertaining film.

Calbrath Rasmussen December 16, 2012

Wish you could buy Please make this available to purchase. Such a great movie.

christopher lettiere May 13, 2013

0 Stars for Rent Only!!! Great two part movie, but I wish Tarantino made it into one long movie, which could also be purchased!! Google should at least get their sh!t together & allow us to purchase these titles! Sick of getting Scroogled! 05/13/13.

Jack Hoelz January 4, 2013

Please make available for purchase I would like to buy these, not rent!

Andrea Spinelli January 3, 2013

Yes Is a must see, and see again. Soundtrack is a classic too.

Cast and credits

Actors	Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Daryl Hannah, David Carradine, Michael Madsen
Producers	Lawrence Bender
Director	Quentin Tarantino
Writers	Quentin Tarantino

Additional information

Rotten tomatoes® score

85%

Audio language

English (Stereo)

Subtitles

English

Rental period

Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.

Info cards

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Run time

110 minutes

Rating

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