Kill Bill's Mangusta

Did you like Reservoir Dogs, True Romance, or Jackie Brown?

Hi Matt,

Actually I did like those as well. I think Miramax had Quentin on too long of a leash this time. Part two has a lot to make up for and for Quentin's sake I hope it's really good. Sorry if I killed your anticipation for Bill.

-Richard

BASTARDS!

Nope, I'm still quite looking forward to it. Remember, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, all kinds of classics had bad reviews when released.

BTW, I thought Jackie Brown sucked. Dogs and Romance are good, with Dogs being just as much, if not more, a classic than Pulp Fiction.

Hi Matt,

I'm curious if you will like this one. Let me know what you think when you are able to see it. I know how film critics can be, the one I work with couldn't even sit through this one.

-Richard

Linda and I saw the film at the premier about two weeks ago. If you do not like martial arts, Samurai and lots of bloody violence, you will not enjoy the film, because there is more mayhem than I think I have ever seen in the Tarantino genre. What is also different is the immense Asian influence of this film. There is a lot of Japanese language with English subtitles, Oriental music and a large piece of animation that is very violent. Uma Thurman is fabulous. We know that Part II will be a lot different and perhaps more appealing to audiences. Hopefully, the Mangusta footage is still in the film, we haven't seen it and don't know if it is and if so, how much. I have enjoyed all of Quentin's films in the past and Jackie Brown is my favorite. I am anxious to see the reaction of other movie goers to this unusual film. Let us know what you think! Dave and Linda

Finally got to see it today. I thought it was only fair. I thought the direction and performances were just fine, no problem at all. The story could have had a little more pace. Guess I need to see the 2nd half before I can finally say what I thought about the whole thing.