Synopsis
In 'Kill Bill: Vol. 1', Uma Thurman plays The Bride, a former assassin who wakes from a four-year coma and seeks revenge on her ex-boss and his deadly squad of international assassins. Along the way, she must confront her past and face deadly challenges.
Why Watch It
A visceral revenge fantasy that explodes with stylistic audacity—Tarantino weaves together samurai cinema, spaghetti westerns, and anime into a blood-soaked masterclass in filmmaking. Uma Thurman delivers an iconic performance as The Bride, while the film's operatic violence and meticulous choreography make it endlessly quotable and rewatchable.
Did You Know?
- Uma Thurman's yellow tracksuit was inspired by Bruce Lee's outfit.
- The film was shot over eight weeks in Beijing, China.
- Quentin Tarantino wrote the role of The Bride for Uma Thurman.
- The movie was delayed during production as Thurman was pregnant.
- The Japanese symbol on the Bride's sword stands for 'revenge'.
Iconic Quotes
- "Those of you lucky enough to still have your lives, take them with you. But leave the limbs you have lost. They belong to me now."
- "It's mercy, compassion, and forgiveness I lack. Not rationality."
- "Wiggle your big toe."
- "It was not my intention to do this in front of you. For that I'm sorry. But you can take my word for it, your mother had it coming."
- "When fortune smiles on something as violent and ugly as revenge, it seems proof like no other, that not only does God exist, you're doing His will."
