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Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair review - over four and a half hours of unreleased action that also comes to Fortnite
Quentin Tarantino released the original vision of his epic film saga, bringing together the two parts in a single extended film that includes never-before-seen material for the ultimate cinematic experience
The wait is over for millions of fans of the iconic saga starring Uma Thurman. Quentin Tarantino, a director who has always championed the big screen experience, made an unprecedented move: bringing back the original, uncut, extended version of his masterpiece. This release, officially titled Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, is not simply a reissue, but represents the definitive cinematic experience that the director initially conceived. And it didn’t come alone, as it is accompanied by a campaign that extended the experience to Fortnite.
During our stay in Los Angeles, California, to attend The Game Awards, we had the opportunity to see this edition. It is worth noting that if you bought your ticket before November 30, you were entitled to the Fortnite skin of Gogo Yubari, O-Ren’s bodyguard who appears in the first film. The opportunity to immerse ourselves in The Bride’s (Uma Thurman) epic journey of revenge in this continuous feature film was unique.
If you are unfamiliar with the story of Beatrix Kiddo, broadly speaking, we can tell you that the plot revolves around her betrayal by her former team of assassins and her partner, Bill (David Carradine), and supposedly “losing” her daughter, Thurman’s character embarks on a brutal mission to cross off every name on a list of those who attacked her, a story that can now be enjoyed in a monumental length with new details that enrich the narrative.
What does this version offer?
The main novelty of Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair lies in its narrative integrity and the material that never made it to theaters in the separate installments. This version merges Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) and Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) without cuts, returning the story to its original structure.
This unification guarantees complete immersion without interruptions, except for a brief 15-minute intermission, which is essential given its long duration. Anime enthusiasts, a distinctive feature of the first volume, will celebrate the inclusion of an unreleased sequence focused on expanding O-Ren’s story.
In addition to this, the fight sequence against the army of thugs known as “The Crazy 88,” led by the character Johnny Mo, is now completely in color, which undoubtedly adds another dimension to this part. It also includes a post-credits scene where we can enjoy The Lost Chapter: Yuki’s Revenge, which originally premiered on Fortnite, on the big screen.
The Whole Bloody Affair’s long journey to the big screen
Director Quentin Tarantino conceived and shot Kill Bill as a single film. However, its considerable length forced the production to split it into two parts, which were released six months apart and grossed over $330 million at the global box office.
For years, this uncut version has only existed as a legend for most people. Its first public appearance was at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006. Since then, there have only been sporadic and very limited screenings at Tarantino’s personal theaters, such as the New Beverly in Los Angeles. The US premiere, set for December 5, marked the first time this unified and extended film was commercially distributed on a large scale, allowing audiences to experience the story as the filmmaker intended.
The million-dollar question: Will there be a Kill Bill Vol. 3?
Despite the excitement surrounding this comeback, the future of The Bride’s revenge saga seems to be on hold. Tarantino has publicly reflected on the possibility of a third installment, suggesting a sequel set two decades later, where The Bride’s daughter, B.B. Kiddo, would take on a leading role alongside her mother, ideally played by Uma Thurman and her real-life daughter, Maya Hawke. However, the award-winning filmmaker has dampened expectations. In recent statements, he has made it clear that, for the moment, there are no concrete plans to develop Kill Bill Vol. 3. In addition, Tarantino confirmed his intention that his next film will be his tenth and final film project, which will not revisit the Kill Bill universe.
Is Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair worth watching?
If you’re a Tarantino fan, the Beatrix Kiddo series is definitely a must-see, but if you’re just curious, it might be a bit of a slog, since in our opinion, after the climactic part, which is the fight with O-Ren (the end of Kill Bill: Vol. 1), everything goes downhill from there, although in the end, you get to see the lost chapter about Yuki’s revenge in a unique and unrepeatable moment.
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