Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004) - Full Reaction
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You know what? I think Quentin likes a love story! This one took me through WIDE range of emotions, but I actually loved it! I loved the backstories and Uma was just amazing! Hope you enjoy!
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This is one of those movies I would have never expected you to watch. So you can handle blood and violence; you just don't like horror?
Eddie Perkins
2024-03-07 03:19:50 +0000 UTCLMAO, I usually like comedies but I can't be bothered wasting time to see that
SHANE MARSHALL
2024-03-03 13:21:09 +0000 UTCCassie, would you like to go back in time about 50 years and watch an Iconic TV show, staring a very young David Carridine, called "Kung Fu" There is always a hidden meaning behind Taratino recruitment for his movies. Pulp Fiction resurrected Travolta's career. For those of us who watched Kung Fu as teenagers it was nostalgic watching David in his Kill Bill role...he could not be more different 50 years ago. In fact, the TV role was a huge betrayal of Bruce Lee, the real martial artist innovator. He came up with the idea, but the studio boss didn't think the American TV watching public was read for an Asian in a starring role.
John Liebling
2024-03-01 01:28:20 +0000 UTCThe hat was a bone of contention between Madson and Tarantino. Michael brought it himself and insisted on wearing it despite Quentin nagging him repeatedly to take it off. So finally he wrote that scene telling Madson exactly what he thought of it. By the way Perla Haney-Jardine who played B.B. is now 27 years old !
pinkdino99
2024-02-29 19:12:48 +0000 UTCEsteban, Bill's father figure, is played by the same man who plays the pastor at the wedding chapel. One of my favorite little trivia bits about these movies. I love seeing an incredible display of an actor's versatility.
p0sthum4n
2024-02-28 23:20:45 +0000 UTCI’ll be the next person to recommend Jackie Brown. I’d be shocked if it doesn’t end up being your favorite Tarantino movie.
Ryan Mitchell
2024-02-28 03:01:59 +0000 UTCThe first time I watched this, I agree, I felt the same way about the Superman speech. On subsequent viewings, however-and, by the way, I do not know if this is true, this is simply something I considered-I started to think that perhaps him getting Superman wrong may be intentional. It says a lot about Bill, his character, and his outlook on the world and humanity as a whole, and his role in it, that this is how he has to view Superman. This is how Superman makes sense to him, he can't imagine or accept that character any other way. After I thought about that, I came to like that whole scene a lot more. If that isn't the case, then I choose to view Quentin Tarantino's misunderstanding of the character as the catalyst for what's commonly referred to as a happy accident. It helps me sleep at night.
Zenjuju
2024-02-28 00:46:42 +0000 UTCAnother "too much for Cassie" movie that she actually liked, just like 300.
Richard Maurer
2024-02-27 16:40:13 +0000 UTCAs a life long Superman fan, I feel compelled to mention that Bill is completely wrong about the character. It annoyed me in the theater and it annoyed me again now. Just had to get that off my chest...
Walter
2024-02-27 04:17:04 +0000 UTCThe thing I love about the final act is how complex it is. Beatrix absolutely made the right decision in keeping her daughter from Bill, as she knew exactly what kind of life she would have if she grew up with him as a father. By the time she's four years old, she's already been completely desensitized to death and violence. Bill lets her play with toy guns, he allows her to watch Shogun Assassin before bed (an extremely graphic and gory film), and she's already shown signs of becoming a killer when she kills her goldfish. Yet Bill is completely oblivious to this (he claims that when she killed her fish she had no concept of what death was prior to this). Once Beatrix rescues her she's shown with stuffed animals for toys and watching more kid-appropriate cartoons. Beatrix has already started to reform her. Given that we don't know anything about Beatrix before her relationship with Bill, it makes me wonder about what she was like in regards to his whole Superman / natural born killer speech. Was she actually always that way, or was she a normal person who Bill took a liking to because she was blonde (à la the Lana Turner speech) who was then corrupted by him in the same way he began to corrupt B.B.?
Aaron Ritchie
2024-02-26 17:35:31 +0000 UTCShe didn't kill Bud either.
Brent Petty
2024-02-26 06:50:07 +0000 UTCDeadly Viper Assassination Squad - a.k.a. “Vixen Devil Killers” 😂 You’re funny Cassie! I didn’t think you’d enjoy the Kill Bill films when it showed up in the polls. Glad I was wrong. I really enjoyed your reaction!
Robert da Spruce
2024-02-26 06:01:01 +0000 UTCThe entire Pai Mei sequence is my favorite part of this entire duology.
p0sthum4n
2024-02-26 04:05:09 +0000 UTCYou can rent it on YouTube.
Carol_White
2024-02-26 03:50:45 +0000 UTCHow is it that so many movies we've been reacting to can't be found on any streaming service? It boggles the mind that Kill Bill (along with a great many others) isn't on Prime, Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Peacock or Paramount+..? Where are the people watching along viewing it from?
Story Archer
2024-02-26 02:50:06 +0000 UTCoh I want to recommend Jackie Brown. It’s my favorite QT movie. It’s Pam Grier and Robert Forester, two people in their 60s caught up in a world of crime and murder but it’s a REALLY sweet romance about people you NEVER see as leads. Tremendous movie. You’ll love it, I promise.
djKENTO
2024-02-26 01:27:16 +0000 UTCIt was very powerful to see you tear up when Beatrix's face and eyes had utter disbelief and rage at the realization that B.B. was alive and Bill had kept it from her...as a mother yourself I was pretty sure that was going to be your reaction. This was probably my favorite reaction of yours out all of them.
PianoDean
2024-02-25 23:07:12 +0000 UTCShe definitely would not have been able to open her eyes or see for, probably, hours.
Lamar Smith
2024-02-25 22:35:24 +0000 UTCTwo interesting facts about the casting of the Kill Bill movies. 1st.. Michael Parks who played the sheriff at the wedding massacre scene in part 1 also played Estaban in part 2.. also Gordon Liu who was the leader of the Crazy 88s in part 1 also played Pai Mei in part 2... just some movie trivia for you Cassie. :)
Johnny Bullis
2024-02-25 22:20:45 +0000 UTCIt’s been probably ten or more years since I’ve seen this, and forgot how much I liked it. I may have to update my rankings. It’s still somewhere around the middle of the pack though. One day I’ll probably do a marathon of Quentin’s and see how they all compare. Probably after his last one comes out, would be a fun time. I echo everyone else in recommending… Jackie Brown (1997). I’m very interested to know Cassie’s feelings on that one. Fun Fact: The part of Esteban the Pimp near the end of the film, was originally given to Ricardo Montalban (Khan). Ricardo was unable to attend the Cast Table Read, so Quentin asked Michael Parks to just say his lines. Quentin was so blown away with Parks’ impromptu delivery that he decided to give the role to Michael Parks instead, and forget about Ricardo Montalban. Until I saw the credits, I had no idea that that was Michael Parks… completely playing against type. It’s not hard to see why Parks is Tarantino’s favorite actor. Lastly… I made a challenge in the comments for Silver Linings Playbook, for Cassie to spot the song which appears on the Soundtrack to both Silver Linings Playbook and Kill Bill Vol. 2. Well, I knew that I was setting her up for failure, since the song plays over the 2nd End Credits of Kill Bill, and She never watches the credits. (-; Ha Ha :-) I am however, very thrilled that She made it all the way to the end of the 1st End Credits, which featured the song “Malagueña Salerosa” by Chingon, which is writer and director, Robert Rodriguez’s band. Maybe one day Cassie will see Desperado (1995) or From Dusk Till Dawn (1996). Gotta say I’m curious. Anyways, the song which appears in both films (and correctly named earlier by Brent Petty) is… “Goodnight Moon” written by Ambrosia Parsley and Duke McVinnie, originally performed by Ambrosia’s band Shivaree, in 2000. This is the version you here in Kill Bill. The version in Silver Linings Playbook, during the Diner Date scene, is by Ambrosia Parsley herself and the composing duo, Elegant Too. Both sound very similar. You decide which you like. ;-) “Goodnight Moon” by Ambrosia Parsley and Elegant Too https://youtu.be/mEUGTpA0-UU?si=A9lGAK_xqixVoWy8 “Goodnight Moon” by Shivaree https://youtu.be/dHYDFClkqHw?si=E8FG9LQdA8RWeGC8
Larry Darrell
2024-02-25 22:08:09 +0000 UTCWhat makes the second KILL BILL superior to the first for me is that it's more about character and emotion than just kickass action... although it does have the requisite number of fight scenes, including that hilarious one in Budd's camper that is so cramped that Elle can't even get the Hanzo sword out of its sheath. While on the subject of Elle, I think she was a phenomenal character and Daryl Hannah played her brilliantly. I was worried going into it that Tarantino wasn't going to give us enough of a satisfactory ending for such a marvelous character, but he came through. She was the one name on Beatrix's list who didn't get killed, but she didn't need to. His do you neutralize a one-eyed assassin? Take her other eye. I love how Beatrix just leaves her there flailing helplessly. She is no longer a threat to Bea or anybody else. Just perfect.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-02-25 21:52:31 +0000 UTCShe might like TRUE ROMANCE but I can't recommend RESERVOIR DOGS for her. That will be a fery unpleasant experience for her and she will hate it.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-02-25 21:47:03 +0000 UTCI think this is one of my favorite reactions from you (and I typically love your reactions). It's not just that I love this movie--which I do--but that your reaction made me feel again the things I felt when I first watched this movie. Tarantino is not for everyone--I except that--but he's such a master storyteller, and such a visceral filmmaker; and to feel what he offers us to feel is, I think, one of the truest and best things about watching movies. Anyway...good stuff.
Steve Mercier
2024-02-25 21:45:17 +0000 UTCThat was one hell of a journey. It was fun taking it with you. Great story. Great Reaction.
Rick Williams
2024-02-25 21:24:03 +0000 UTCI really hope that Cassie gets to see the movies that made Quentin famous, namely “TRUE ROMANCE” AND "RESERVOIR DOGS”.
Uncle Phoenix
2024-02-25 21:16:52 +0000 UTCAgreed! I’ve always thought a lot of people didn’t like it or don’t rank Jackie Brown high, because when it came out, they thought they were going to get more Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, but got something different and more traditional. I still wouldn’t call it “traditional” though.
Larry Darrell
2024-02-25 21:10:59 +0000 UTC“When Will I See You Again” by The Three Degrees https://youtu.be/3R878g-SppU?si=CFmNAxZYqOaZJ9wc Having not grown up in the 70s, I will always think of the Teen Romantic Comedy… Can’t Hardly Wait (1998), when I here this song.
Larry Darrell
2024-02-25 21:04:27 +0000 UTCStuntman Mike and myself recommend the Nacho Grande Platter. It’s finger licking good. ;-)
Larry Darrell
2024-02-25 20:48:43 +0000 UTCthe term “coup de grâce“ means like “blow of mercy” but we use it to mean “the final blow”. So it can be the last part of a plan or the literal final blow like the 5 Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique…
djKENTO
2024-02-25 20:08:46 +0000 UTCI knew you'd like the ending
Odd Thomas
2024-02-25 19:54:14 +0000 UTCBright Angel Miss Cassie is now a cinema explorer who can go into another world and experience beyond what she ever dreamed. Your understanding and empathy for all forms of films (new and old) have been a fantastic transformation to watch and enjoy. You make us all so happy with all the hard work and joy you bring us: long life, health, and happiness, Miss Cassie and family.
Clifton Owens
2024-02-25 19:44:10 +0000 UTCCrazy piece of casting trivia… the Latino pimp at the end of the movie, Esteban? Yeah that’s the same actor who plays the cop with the sunglasses who we meet at the start of the first movie. Michael Parks. One of the greatest character actors of all time.
djKENTO
2024-02-25 19:34:10 +0000 UTCR.I.P. David Carradine. Yep, died 15 years ago, as you noted. In 2009 at age 72. I watched Kung Fu (1972) (3 seasons) in real time as a kid. Loved that series. America didn't even know what kung fu was before that series.
Clay F
2024-02-25 18:56:42 +0000 UTCI think the basic problem with kill Bill, volume two is that it lacks the visual fun and excitement of volume one, but maintains all of the immaturity, thin, plot and thin characters almost any film by Seijun Suzuki is better. Detective Bureau 2-3: Go To Hell Bastards! is currently available on amazon to rent for $2.99 a much better deal.
Thomas Thompson
2024-02-25 18:52:04 +0000 UTCReally awesome cast, acting, direction, action, music & story. A retro combinations of all great 1970-80s flicks
Russell Teo
2024-02-25 18:46:06 +0000 UTCProbably all the more powerful that Cassie was completely oblivious to the enigma of David Carradine. Putting rock salt in a shotgun cartridge is an effective way of making a non lethal round. It wouldn't put someone on the ground like that, but it would be very painful
John Drake
2024-02-25 18:43:10 +0000 UTCOkay so why the casting of Bill is important. That’s David Carradine. He’s a martial arts icon for doing the TV show Kung Fu which QT has referenced in other movies. Carradine lead an interesting life. People love him for Kung-Fu and the schlock action movies he made in the 80s but Kung-Fu was also stolen from Bruce Lee so some people hate him. Either way he’s an icon for movie nerds. Carradine had a long struggle with alcoholism and many of his worst films he’s clearly drunk in them. This was QT trying to bring a star from the past back to greatness. And it worked out for a while… Sadly Carradine passed away about 15 years ago. DO NOT LOOK IT UP. Just know it was sad and very upsetting.
djKENTO
2024-02-25 18:20:33 +0000 UTCGreat reaction. As I responded to Gregory's comment above. I really recommend Cassie that you watch Jackie Brown. It's not a typical Tarantino over the top violence movie- although a bunch of people die. It's essentially at it's heart a heist movie.
Matthew Folz
2024-02-25 18:17:00 +0000 UTCThis is easily my favorite Tarantino movie. While a lot of people prefer the first film for the action, I enjoy this movie more for the Bride’s backstory and final fight with Bill. Uma Thurman was absolutely incredible in this. She honestly should have been nominated for an Oscar with this film. Bill is also one of the most underrated movie villains of all time. David Carradine did a fantastic job (RIP). So glad you finally checked this one out. :)
Adam Grunther
2024-02-25 17:36:59 +0000 UTCCassie you came to the Kill Bill movies at such a good time, after watching so many westerns and even a few kung fu movies on the channel. You were totally up to date on what you needed to know from the genres that QT was pulling from to get a full appreciation for the story. It's been a lot of fun to be a follower of your channel over the last few years watching you get accustomed to these kinds of movies to the point where you even are able to LIKE Kill Bill. :D Great reaction.
KTVindicare
2024-02-25 17:14:14 +0000 UTCQT has a foot fetish.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-02-25 16:31:03 +0000 UTCOooh, Jackie Brown is a great one as well. Would love to see Cassie's reaction to that, and I think Carly would like it as well.
Matthew Folz
2024-02-25 15:49:41 +0000 UTCI'm glad you like this one, it's my two favorite Tarantino movies along with Jackie Brown. I prefer this one much more than the first one! You're right, a wider range of emotions in this one. Uma Thurman, iconic! -- I wouldn't have said no to a third volume!
Grégory Gautier
2024-02-25 15:34:42 +0000 UTCI am glad this won the YouTube sequel poll. I always see Caine when I look at David Carradine. Rock salt (halite) can be found in deposits all over the world. Used for de-icing roads, making homemade ice cream, etc. "When Will I See You Again" (1974) [mentioned by Bill] is a song by American soul group The Three Degrees. It was one of the most successful recordings of the "Philly Soul" era. Billboard named the song number 67 on their list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time. The song is unique in that every sentence is a question, arguably heightening the overall effect/emotion. The Three Degrees performed the song at Prince Charles' 30th birthday party at Buckingham Palace in 1978. Recommended Tarantino Film: "JACKIE BROWN" (1997) -Robert De Niro -Samuel L. Jackson -the legend Pam Grier -Bridget Fonda (grandfather is Henry Fonda)
Clay F
2024-02-25 14:56:06 +0000 UTCI watched the "Kung Fu" (1972) TV series ‧ Western ‧ 3 seasons in real time as a kid. I loved that series. A couple of years ago, I bought the 3 seasons for cheap in a promotion on Amazon, and occasionally rewatch an episode. Struck me when Office Space (1999) pointed it out.
Clay F
2024-02-25 14:38:10 +0000 UTC“True Romance” is a great movie. Tarantino initially disliked the direction of the film, feeling it didn’t capture the spirit of his screenplay. After seeing the completed film, however, he agreed that director Tony Scott had made a fantastic film, adapting his script into a bizarre dark fairytale.
Just Plain Bob
2024-02-25 14:16:19 +0000 UTC“Jackie Brown” is really, really underrated and the best ever film adaptation of an Elmore Leonard novel (Leonard’s stated opinion, with which I agree wholeheartedly). Read “Rum Punch” if you’re interested in the source material.
Just Plain Bob
2024-02-25 14:11:29 +0000 UTCI’m delighted you enjoyed these two films! I don’t think it’s easy making a movie about revenge where the main character survives and gets more justice than he/she deserves with “revenge” as the sole motivation. On that, as good as this movie was, I can say that it doesn’t work, at all, without that bathroom scene. It was brilliant to include that emotion… (was she thanking God, Chance or Pai Mei?) I don’t know what it is with Tarantino and feet - and maybe I don’t want to know, lol - but he seems to convey certain emotions or pathos using bare feet (which is part of the body). On the toes - excitement, anticipation. Stumping one heel - anger, anxiety, impatience. That seems to be why, but I would agree anyone that says Quentin seems to use it - ah lot.
Ike
2024-02-25 12:54:18 +0000 UTCEverybody seems to pronounce it "coup de gras," which means "stroke of fat." It's supposed to be "coup de grâce," which means "stroke of mercy." It's when you end the suffering of a mortally wounded person or animal, by killing them quickly.
Ben Livingstone
2024-02-25 12:22:31 +0000 UTCNot going to lie, "Box shot" was not on my bingo card of things I thought I would hear Cassie say. And, you're right Cassie, Tarantino does like feet. The Honest Trailer folks did a trailer for all Tarantino films a few years back. There is quite a lengthy, musical montage of his "foot work" in there.
Mojo One Thousand
2024-02-25 12:21:51 +0000 UTCCassie, Bill was played by David Carradine. Carradine was a staple of 70s and early 80s low budget exploitation films, particularly those that were produced by legendary schlockmeister Roger Corman. Carradine also played the lead character, Caine, in the tv show “Kung Fu.” Remember when Samuel L. Jackson’s character decided he’s just gonna “walk the Earth” at the end of “Pulp Fiction”? That was a direct reference to “Kung Fu” and Caine’s various adventures as he “walked the Earth.” Also, this half of the “Kill Bill” story featured Michael Parks as Esteban, the pimp. Michael Parks also played Texas Ranger Earl McGraw in part 1. The same character, also played by Parks, was featured in “From Dusk Till Dawn” and both feature films comprising “Grindhouse”, a unique collaboration between Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez (Tarantino also wrote “From Dusk Till Dawn”, which Rodriguez directed). The McGraw character serves as a link, therefore, between four of the films comprising Tarantino’s cinematic universe. PS: This part of Kill Bill featured music by Ennio Morricone. He provided the score for “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” as well as numerous other films and is considered one of the greatest film composers of all time, including another Tarantino film, “The Hateful Eight.”
Just Plain Bob
2024-02-25 11:31:28 +0000 UTCVol. One was flashier and more over-the-top, while this one let Quentin show off one of his best skills: writing dialogue
JL_83
2024-02-25 11:13:16 +0000 UTCI'm glad you loved it. Many of us thought you would prefer and like volume 2. It feels very different, and kind of a more mature movie. Yet strangely, they were originally intended to be one film. But QT shot and had so much material, he just couldn't squash everything into a single movie unless it is 3+ hours long. Actually, it was the now infamous Harvey Weinstein who suggested splitting it into two parts, mainly for doubling the ticket sales. But I think it works very well like this as the two parts ended up being so different in tone and style. QT still only counts it as one movie. He prepared a cut called 'Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair' merging the two volumes, but there may only be one print available in the whole world. But this print only ever played a couple of times in a few theaters. It is mostly the combination of the two volumes. But the whole House of Blue Leaves battle is in color (that was turned b&w to avoid the X rating). Also, there is an intermission. The biggest difference may be that Tarantino didn't want to reveal BB was alive until the very end of the movie. So, the line "Is she aware her daughter is still alive?" was added as a teaser to the end of volume one after the decided to split it into two movies and is not present in the one-movie cut. I'm a bit behind on full length reactions but looking forward to watching this one the afternoon.
Gábor Árki
2024-02-25 10:35:44 +0000 UTCWhen I first saw the image of this post I thought this was your face Cassie as The Bride. I thought you looked pretty badass Haha. Looking forward to checking out this reaction I'm glad you liked this one more then the last one. Another film I think you will love is True Romance written by Quentin Tarantino.
ROBERT CLARK
2024-02-25 10:26:00 +0000 UTCOMG! Posted 35 mins before I got home from work! I figured maybe we'd have to wait till the morning. THANK YOU JEBUS! Now I just have to decide if I wanna order a California Burrito, or a plate of nachos for late night movie watching snacking.
YodatheHobbit
2024-02-25 10:25:58 +0000 UTCIf you want a Quentin Tarantino love story you should watch Jackie Brown! It's probably my second favourite QT film after Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and I think you'll really enjoy that one. Looking forward to seeing your reaction to Kill Bill Vol. 2 later today.
Henry Graham
2024-02-25 10:13:13 +0000 UTC
