Kill Bill

Now that Quentin Tarantino's B-movie epic has finally surfaced in high definition, Michael Mackenzie does double duty and reviews the Blu-ray releases of both volumes of Kill Bill at once.

Michael Mackenzie has reviewed the R2 UK release of Kill Bill Vol. 2, the conclusion of Quentin Tarantino's roaring rampage of revenge.

Universal Japan have announced the Japanese Region 2 DVD release of Kill Bill Vol. 2 for 8th October 2004. Arriving in both standard (3,990 yen) and Premium Box (7,980 yen) editions there will also be a Vol 1 & 2 twin pack (6,279 yen). Please note there is no difference between the Japanese version of the film this time around, but fans of extravagant limited edition sets will surely be interested in what is on offer. As always we recommend ordering from our most favoured affiliate, the always excellent Yesasia who not only offer free shipping on orders over $49 but guarantee tax free delivery (an absolute must on sets of this value!). Better yet, by using them you'll be supporting us and the direct banner links that follow the detailed specs below makes it easier than ever to do so... Kill Bill Vol. 2 Standard Edition: - This single-disc release forms the basis of the two main editions, offering the film in anamorphic widescreen with a choice of English and Japanese DD5.1 and English DTS 5.1 Surround audio formats, alongside optional English and Japanese subtitles. Bonus features include a deleted fight sequence, footage from the premier party including a live-performance by the band Robert Rodriguez started Chingon, a making-of-featurette and the standard selection of trailers. As a bonus for those picking this release up during the first print run there will be four reversible sleeve designs featuring characters from the movie, though you won't know which version you have until you've made your purchase and opened it up (Yesasia have images of these designs on the page linked below). Kill Bill Vol. 2 Premium Box Limited Edition - Just 30,000 units will be produced of this Premium Box edition that should match up nicely with the highly sought after Premium Box release of Volume 1. While the DVD is the same as the standard edition, this version is all about the packaged extras of which you get: a Kung fu T-shirt, "Love Bride" Bearbrick, Pai Mei Keyring, 10 Memorial card set and 24-page booklet. Pictures of these bonus items can be found at the end of this announcement. Kill Bill Vol.1 & 2 Twin Pack - This set consists of the standard edition releases of volumes one and two packaged in, for the initial limited print run, a special outer case design. And here is a closer look at those premium box extras... A Kung Fu T-Shirt "Love Bride" Bearbrick Pai Mei Keyring 10 Memorial Cards Sources: AV Watch and Yesasia.

Buena Vista have announced the Region 2 DVD release of Kill Bill Volume 2 for 16 August 2004. Although not specified in the press release, we can expect a 2.35:1 anamorphic transfer and both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. The information we do have confirms the following extras: • The Making of Kill Bill - Volume 2 • CHINGON Performance from the Kill Bill Volume 2 Premiere • Damoe Deleted Scene Kill Bill Volume 2 was originally slated for release on 11 October so it appears that the UK DVD release has been brought forward in line with the US release on 10 August. The full press release is as follows. KILL BILL: Volume 2 'Majestic and moving movie by a master' - Sunday Mirror Available to buy and rent on DVD and video from 16th August 2004 Revenge is a dish best served cold... but rarely is it served as cool as the concluding half of Tarantino's stunning revenge epic - Kill Bill: Volume 2, out to own and rent on DVD and video from 16th August 2004. Kill Bill: Volume 2 sees Tarantino at the top of his rebel rousing game, both blades flashing, taking no prisoners. A peerless finale; visceral and visually assaulting, this film is an instant classic. Make sure this modern masterpiece is in your DVD or video collection from 16th August 2004. Kill Bill Volume 2 picks up where Volume 1 left off, with the unforgettable Bride (Uma Thurman) continuing her quest to exact revenge on the members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, who massacred her wedding party and left her for dead. Having already crossed two off her death list in a merciless couplet of bloodbaths, three remain - the evil one-eyed Elle Driver (Daryl Hannah), the washed up Budd (Michael Madsen) and ultimately, Bill himself (David Carradine). The spectacular showdown between the Bride and Bill is the ultimate climax, complete with an unexpected twist and the revelation of The Bride's real name. Uma perfectly portrays the betrayed and brutalised Bride, while Carradine gives the performance of his career as the smooth talking kingpin; sometimes tender, always lethal. Tarantino excels himself with this stunning fusion of Kung-Fu, spaghetti western and love story. Producing an eclectic experience for all to enjoy, Tarantino produces unforgettable movie moments that include Gordon Liu's hilarious portrayal of the Bride's Kung Fu master, Pai Mei, "The Lonely Grave of Paula Shultz" (one of the most claustrophobic scenes in film history), and the deliciously savage cat fight between The Bride and Elle. Tarantino can make you laugh, cry, shudder and cringe all at the same time. Kill Bill Volume 2 is an intoxicating mix of iconic cast, stirring soundtrack and palpable tension that shimmers throughout. Elegant, intelligent and exhilarating; Kill Bill Vol 2 an absolutely perfect epilogue to Tarantino's rip roaring rampage of revenge. Gargantuantely entertaining, buy or rent it on DVD and Video from 16th August 2004 'Nigh on impossible not to enjoy' The People SYNOPSIS Having killed two of the Deadly Viper Aassassination Sqaud, The Bride continues her mission to avenge the three remaining names on her death list that turned her El Paso wedding party into bloody carnage and left her for dead. Her attention turns to Budd (Michael Madson), Elle Driver (Daryl Hannah) and finally the corpse littered path leads to Bill (David Carradine). An unpexected survivor complicates matters. A brutal, touching love story that proves Tarantino to be a masterful filmmaker; Kill Bill Volume 2 is the must have DVD this year.

Michael Mackenzie has reviewed the Japanese Region 2 release of Kill Bill Vol. 1, which boasts a gorier cut, additional bonus features and improved picture quality when compared to the Western releases.

The waiting is over. The Bride returns to finish what she started in the second half of Quentin Tarantino's revenge epic. Uma Thurman and David Carradine star. Review by Kevin O'Reilly.

Quentin Tarantino's next film, Kill Bill Vol. 2 is due in the cinemas later this month and the opening half of the story is now available on DVD. Colin Polonowski takes a look at the Region 1 release.

Quentin Tarantino's long-awaited fourth film is here - or at least the first half of it is. Kill Bill Vol. 1 is his take on a martial arts revenge movie starring Uma Thurman as a retired assassin hellbent on avenging herself on the former associates who tried to kill her. Lucy Liu also stars.