Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2011)

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An assassin is shot and almost killed by her ruthless employer, Bill, and other members of their assassination circle – but she lives to plot her vengeance. Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair is a complete edit of the two-part martial arts action films Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Kill Bill: Vol. 2. The film was originally scheduled to be released as one part. However, due to the film's over 4 hour running time, it was split into two parts.

Intro
"Eliminate Expense: The Entire Bloody Affair" is an American martial arts film from 2011, composed and directed by Quentin Tarantino. This variation is the specific and conclusive one of 2 films, "Kill Bill: Volume 1" (2003) and "Kill Bill: Volume 2" (2004), bundled together with extra scenes, specifically the full-color variation of 'The House of Blue Leaves' scene, and without the break in-between.

Plot
The movie revolves around the story of the 'Bride', Beatrix Kiddo (Uma Thurman), a former member of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad. After being betrayed and left for dead on her wedding by her pals and boss, Bill, Kiddo gets up from a coma after four years set on vengeance. The "Whole Bloody Affair" takes the audience through an extreme and harsh journey of vengeance and self-discovery.

First Act
The very first act showcases the Bride's warpath as she hunts down members of the Squad. Highlighting Tarantino's signature over-the-top violence and stylish fight scenes, one such series is the anime backstory of O-Ren Ishii (Lucy Liu) that ends with the blood-soaked fight against the Crazy 88 gang at your house of Blue Leaves, a scene which is brought back to full-color gore in this variation.

Second Act
The second act of the movie presents a more western-style plot with a slower speed, featuring prolonged discussion and emotional depth. The Bride is additional humanized and her backstory checked out as she challenges Budd (Michael Madsen) and Elle Driver (Daryl Hannah). It also includes a training flashback with Pai Mei (Gordon Liu), offering audiences even more comic relief.

Final Act
In the climax, the lead character's encounter with Bill displays a deep, psychological resonance, which ends up in the final sword battle, yet quickly fixes with an unexpected twist in the use of the Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique, found out in trick from Pai Mei.

Characters and Performances
Although a violent revenge thriller, "Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair" is nuance-rich in its character portrayal. Uma Thurman provides an engaging efficiency as Kiddo, her shift from callous avenger to a vulnerable female is fascinating. David Carradine's reserved efficiency as Bill is notable, especially in the film's climax. The supporting cast consisting of Daryl Hannah, Lucy Liu, Michael Madsen, and a host of competent martial artists added to the film's unique appeal.

Style and Reception
The film is a stunning homage to samurai movie theater, spaghetti westerns, and '70s exploitation movies, showing Tarantino's eccentric style. It's filled with meticulously created set pieces, daring stunts, intricate costumes, and eclectic soundtracks. Critics valued the film for its bold and elegant violence, rich dialogues, character advancement, and cultural referrals. The alternate color sequence of 'The House of Blue Leaves' contributed to the total impact of the film variation.

Conclusion
"Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair" shows a revenge saga through visually sensational martial arts sequences, marked by a strong performance from leading starlet Uma Thurman. Tarantino's affinity for category blends, extended discussions and showcasing strong female characters stays apparent throughout this extensive version of the two-part movie series.

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