Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Oh, so very peak 🙌 It’s striking how well structured this is, i.e. the non-linear chapter format. The way Tarantino reveals information deliberately bit by bit leaves the beginning of the film slightly confusing, but slowly brings the micro-epiphanies of ‘oh, right!’ The Bride is introduced well, through action and aftermath rather than backstory specifically. The Vernita Green and House of Blue Leaves sequences are very well paced and staged to adapt to each character, which is further done in O-Ren’s anime backstory interlude. Going deeper into the House of Blue Leaves sequence, Tarantino’s switch to black and white colour scheme was clever to switch the viewers attention from the gore and blood to the well choreographed movements and framing. It makes the whole thing feel like a dance rather than realistic. I’m excited to see what is to come in Vol. 2.4.5 ⭐