
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
dir. Quentin Tarantino
78
8 sourcesSynopsis
An assassin is shot by her ruthless employer, Bill, and other members of their assassination circle – but she lives to plot her vengeance.
Critics consensus
Kill Bill is admittedly little more than a stylish revenge thriller -- albeit one that benefits from a wildly inventive surfeit of style.
What resonated with audiences
'Kill Bill' is acclaimed for its stylized action, dynamic fight scenes, and genre-blending approach. Tarantino's direction and Thurman's performance are praised, along with the eclectic soundtrack and vibrant visuals. However, some find the violence excessive and the narrative simplistic. The film is seen as bold and visually striking, though it divides opinions on artistic merit and storytelling.

Directed byQuentin Tarantino
StarringUma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Daryl Hannah, David Carradine, Michael Madsen
Written byQuentin Tarantino
CinematographyRobert Richardson
EditingSally Menke
MusicRZA
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
2003 · R · 1h 51m
Action, Crime
An assassin is shot by her ruthless employer, Bill, and other members of their assassination circle – but she lives to plot her vengeance.
'Kill Bill' is acclaimed for its stylized action, dynamic fight scenes, and genre-blending approach. Tarantino's direction and Thurman's performance are praised, along with the eclectic soundtrack and vibrant visuals. However, some find the violence excessive and the narrative simplistic. The film is seen as bold and visually striking, though it divides opinions on artistic merit and storytelling.
Critics Consensus
Kill Bill is admittedly little more than a stylish revenge thriller -- albeit one that benefits from a wildly inventive surfeit of style.
