Quentin Tarantino made the right decision, splitting up Kill Bill into two parts, because each is easily distinguished from the other and worthy of Classic status. Whereas Vol. 1 wowed us with its over-the-top, well-choreographed action and music, Vol. 2 wows us with dialogue and style.

There's not a lot to say about this one, though, that I didn't say about Vol. 1. They're both imaginative, while brutally brilliant. If you liked it last fall, and delight in QT's films in particular, then you're going to have a great time this weekend.

	Don't! Ever! Call! Me! Colonel! Sanders!

Yep, that's it. I'm done.





Oh, that's not good enough? Okay, then here's more:

Revenge is sweet, and even better, it sells! Between this, Hellboy, Walking Tall, The Punisher and even The Alamo, there are a whole lot of revenge flicks out. But they're fun, and the audience can root for the heroes easily. Next week, Denzel lays the smack down on some Mexican thugs in Man on Fire.

The movie will certainly help release frustrations, making it appropriate that the movie is released the day after tax day.

The vengeful Bride, Uma Thurman, split up Vivica A. Fox and Lucy Liu last time, and now takes on brothers Michael Madsen and David Carradine (Bill himself), not to mention the spicy Daryl Hannah. Unfortunately, there's a criminal shortage of hot Japanese schoolgirl assassins this time.

Carradine (Bill) chews up every scene he's in, not to mention being the reason for every other one, and he's delightful. Michael Madsen in the California desert, slobbering and bouncing at a strip joint, and in no mood to put up with Thurman's fancy-smancy methods.

	Crouching Elder, Hidden Uma.

One-eyed (and yes, we find out why) Hannah can safely be labeled as more gargantuanly evil than any of the other members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad. But what it provides for us, the audience, is that favorite of female face-offs on the big screen, Cat Fight! No hair pulling, just swords and lamps and a room ripped apart. Chicks are fierce!

The scene that stood out most in Vol. 2 starred Uma's very abrasive Chinese master, Pai Mei. QT gets it on with some Kung Fu fighting in old-school style. Her "cruel tutleage" under Pai Mei was full of depth and humor, especially as the old yet adept teacher stroked his long wispy white beard with a laugh of smug satisfaction.

Uma is smacked around constantly, beat up again and again, yet seems to have supernatural regenerative properties, even coming back from the dead, in a manner.

You either accept QT's reputation or you don't. But you have to appreciate how he can kickstart a career of actors long forgotten, such as Carradine and Hannah, who hasn't made a splash since, well, you know.

The hipster dialogue QT is famous for includes riffs on Superman and the black mamba snake. QT always presents an air of self-awareness, winking at the audience while knowing we're winking right back with a nod of approval. He's in no rush at all, Vol. 2 measuring in at two hours, fifteen minutes, moving as QT pleases, all of it worthwhile and entertaining.

	Uma kindly points out the nearest exit from this showing of The Matrix Reloaded.

Strangely, I was satisfied that the story comes down to pro-life family values. Well, in a roundabout, twisted way.

The movie(s) are best appreciated as a whole, but if I have to choose, I have to give Vol. 1 the nod. It introduced us to a new interesting world and left me breathless with its chic style and marvelous action sequences. Part two is less big time fighting, more exposition, but just as highly recommended, even if you don't care to learn the five-point palm exploding heart technique (but who doesn't?!).