Thursday, August 28, 2008

Kill Bill Vol 1

Just watched Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol 1. Loved the big fight scene entrance with Lucy Liu and her gang (her expression is so focused and beautifully strong). The slow motion and changing angles, along with the different groupings of characters, driven by the soundtrack, really give an impression of power and prestige. Here's the clip:



I also really appreciated QT's final fight scene in the snow room. The stark white contrast of Liu's traditional kimono to Uma's yellow biker outfit, along with the beautifully done slow motion wide shots with swirling snow, where masterful. Once again, the sound design enhances the scene. Here's the clip:

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