As a seasoned movie connoisseur who has witnessed the rise and fall of countless cinematic epics, I find myself both saddened and amused by Quentin Tarantino‘s recent revelation about Kill Bill Vol. 3. On one hand, it’s disheartening to learn that a much-anticipated sequel will not materialize; on the other, it’s rather refreshing to see a director who values storytelling over box office returns.
Fans of Quentin Tarantino are still eagerly anticipating a third installment in the Kill Bill saga, which they believe would complete the trilogy. However, Tarantino has dashed these hopes by stating that Kill Bill was never intended to be a trilogy. Starring Uma Thurman as Beatric Kiddo, also known as The Bride, both Kill Bill Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are Tarantino’s tributes to traditional revenge films. Following the events of her near-fatal wedding, The Bride embarks on a quest for vengeance against Bill (David Carradine) and the Deadly Vipers. Drawing inspiration from Asian action cinema and animation, Kill Bill is widely considered one of Tarantino’s finest works, given his extensive filmography.
Legendary filmmaker openly discussed the reasons for not producing Kill Bill Vol. 3 during his chat on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast. They debated how many trilogies struggle to deliver a satisfying conclusion in their third movie, which could be a factor contributing to Tarantino’s decision against writing and directing another Kill Bill film.
However, when inquired about it by the director, Tarantino clarified that the enthusiasm among fans for Kill Bill Vol. 3 is largely unwarranted due to a more apparent reason. To put it plainly, at the end of Kill Bill Vol. 2, The Bride executed Bill using the renowned “Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique.” This scene led many viewers to believe that the technique was real when the film was first released. However, Tarantino stated that since The Bride accomplished her mission and there’s no further need for a third movie, it essentially remains a fantasy for fans. He succinctly expressed this idea by stating:
“No, I did. I killed Bill.”
Quentin Tarantino Also Shared His Thoughts on Good, Bad, and Ugly Trilogies
In their conversation about remarkable film trilogies, they touched on the possibility of a third “Kill Bill” movie. Many worthy options are vying for the top spot, but Quentin Tarantino thinks that Sergio Leone’s “Dollars” trilogy outshines them all. In his opinion, a defining trait of a great sequel is that each subsequent film surpasses its predecessor, a skill that Leone excelled in. He elaborated:
Only one trilogy consistently exceeds expectations to an exceptional extent, and that is the “A Fistful of Dollars,” “For a Few Dollars More,” and “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” series. Each film was directed by Sergio Leone, showcasing a singular vision. What sets this trilogy apart is its ability to surpass the quality of the previous installment with each new release. The first movie is impressive, but the second one raises the bar significantly, expanding the concept to such an expansive scale that it outshines the original. And then, “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” does the same to the second film. This pattern of improvement is unusual as there is typically a large leap from the first to the second movie, but the third installment often fails to match up.
Tarantino and Bill Maher talked about film trilogies that didn’t succeed with their third installments. Maher mentioned the well-known instance, Francis Ford Coppola’s Godfather series as an example. In turn, Tarantino offered another notable example from George Miller’s original Mad Max trilogy.
Initially, the director left many people astonished when he brought up a trilogy that nearly equaled Leone’s Dollars trilogy… Toy Story. Tarantino went on to praise Toy Story 3 as “magnificent,” and even declared it to be “one of the finest films I’ve ever seen.”
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2024-09-01 18:33