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[Kumiko Nikaido]

As usual, the U.S. will miss out on this version of Kill Bil: Vol. 2 full of goodies:

http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/pid-1003612251/did-0/code-j/section-videos

Release Date: Oct. 1, 2004
Price: $109.99

The cerebral half of Quentin Tarantino's two part revenge epic, the breathtaking Kill Bill: Vol. 2 follows "The Bride" (Uma Thurman) on her quest for the blood of the partners who betrayed her. Having checked O-Ren Ishii (Lucy Liu) and Vernita Green (Vivica A. Fox) off her death list, Budd (Michael Madsen) and Elle Driver (Daryl Hannah) are next in line before her showdown with the calmly psychotic Bill (a brilliant David Carradine).

While Kill Bill: Vol. 1 was a nonstop chop-socky extravaganza, Tarantino injects wide open spaces and other western influences into Vol. 2 to create a cocktail that is just as much Serge Leone as it is Shaw Brothers. Which is not to say that there isn't plenty of violence for those who crave it. If anything, it's even more extreme in this installment, thanks to the simmering psychological dynamics that slowly emerge. And perhaps the most welcome part of this film is Tarantino's trademark dialogue. While fans of "Reservoir Dogs" and "Pulp Fiction" may have been let down by the lack of loopy exchanges in Vol. 1, Vol. 2 dishes them up in spades, ensuring Kill Bill's place in the rapidly growing list of Tarantino film masterpieces.

In addition to the feature film, this extremely limited Japan-only Premium Box includes a reversible jacket featuring two characters from the movie (first pressing only), making-of featurette, unreleased scenes, footage from the premier party, trailers, a cool Kung Fu t-shirt, Pai Mei keyholder, "Love Bride" Bearbrick, 24 page all-color booklet, and special memorial cards (complete set of 10).

Pics of goodies:

Reversible Jacket covers

Kung-Fu T-Shirt

Pai-Mei Keyholder

"Love Bride" Bearbrick

24-page All-Color Booklet

Memorial Cards (set of 10)

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The standard version will also be released on that date as well:

http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/pid-1003612244/did-0/code-j/section-videos/

Price: $38.25

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Fancy seeing all the variety of Kill Bill: Vol. 2 packages Yes Asia has to offer? Go here:

http://us.yesasia.com/en/SrAllDept.aspx?section=videos&code=j&version=all&did=0&str=Kill+Bill

 

[Wario64]

Son of a bitch, I'm pissed that Miramax is milking this here in the US

Give us this limited edition and let it be done, screw this 'release 4 different copies' bs

 

[Dead]

This time I will have the money to order this >

 

[AeroGod]

I am unable to control myself. Ordering this.

 

[cvxfreak]

The theatre nearby is showing Kill Bill 2 and tickets are only like $1.50. Should I go see it if I haven't seen the first one?

 

[Guzim]

Rent Volume 1, then see Volume 2.

Kill Bill is my favorite film when seen as one.

 

[karasu]

Kill Bill 2 is the movie of the year.

 

[neptunes]

The theatre nearby is showing Kill Bill 2 and tickets are only like $1.50. Should I go see it if I haven't seen the first one?

wow, there are hardly any theaters her that that do that.

 

[Sagitario]

Kill Bill is my favorite film when seen as one.

IAWTP

 

[Paradox]

dude that is hot, way better then the US cover

 

[Prince of Space]

Fuck you Miramax.

 

[cvxfreak]

wow, there are hardly any theaters her that that do that.

Well I'm in the Philippines right now. I recently saw Spiderman 2 here for $1.50 as well.

 

[Kumiko Nikaido]

Well I'm in the Philippines right now. I recently saw Spiderman 2 here for $1.50 as well.

What're you doing in the PI? Isn't there tyhoons going on there now?

 

[XS+]

Japan merchandise rocks.

 

[Grizzlyjin]

Don't worry, I'm sure Miramax has a lot planned for us...after they milk me and many others into buying the standard edition for Volume. I'm so weak, I bought the regular bare bones edition of Volume 1 knowing that some Ultra Deluxe Edition would come out in the future, and I bet I still get the plain old version of Volume 2 as well.

I hope we are getting extras like this in our future box set, very nice stuff right there.

 

[cvxfreak]

What're you doing in the PI? Isn't there tyhoons going on there now?

Heh, not much. Just relaxing in a hotel in Makati... bored as hell, but eh. No signs of typhoons either although I find it kinda weird that when it was pouring yesterday, it was still hot as hell. ^_^

 

[heavy liquid]

God, that set looks awesome. And I want that "Love Bride" Bearbrick.

 

[Late Stage Marxist]

Looks like a lot of useless trinkets I don't need. The coffin is cute, though.

 

[karasu]

It isn't about needs you fool! Get everything you can get and get it first!

 

[Alucard]

I'd like to know how those reversable sleeve jackets work.

Anyways, this set looks glorious. I really enjoyed Volume 2 and think it's one of the better movies to come out this past year. I'm not one to immediately go out and buy DVDs on the day of release when I know that a better version will come out eventually. I'll be waiting for the Ultimate Kill Bill Bundle Pack.

 

[heavy liquid]

I'd like to know how those reversable sleeve jackets work.

Lots of anime dvds have reversible sleeves. There's basically two covers, one printed on each side of the sleeve. You just slide the sleeve out of the dvd case, and flip it around to whichever cover you prefer.

 

[Alucard]

Lots of anime dvds have reversible sleeves. There's basically two covers, one printed on each side of the sleeve. You just slide the sleeve out of the dvd case, and flip it around to whichever cover you prefer.

Hmm...I can see that being annoying if the see-through plastic part of the DVD case is tight like it should be.

 

[lordmrw]

Looks like a lot of useless trinkets I don't need. The coffin is cute, though.

Pretty much. I've never given a damn about Making of featurettes, or director and cast interviews. I just want to see the movie whenever I want, and to watch a few deleted scenes.

 

[Kumiko Nikaido]

Heh, not much. Just relaxing in a hotel in Makati... bored as hell, but eh. No signs of typhoons either although I find it kinda weird that when it was pouring yesterday, it was still hot as hell. ^_^

Oh, ok. Just stay away from the Pangasinan area.

 

[cvxfreak]

Oh, ok. Just stay away from the Pangasinan area.

Heh heh, advice gladly taken.

 

[kitchenmotors]

Oh my! XD I want that Be@rbrick! ;_;

Hopefully there's a Kubrick series for Kill Bill down the line.

 

[Mrbob]

The theatre nearby is showing Kill Bill 2 and tickets are only like $1.50. Should I go see it if I haven't seen the first one?

No. See Volum 1 first.

 

[Hournda]

Yay, more "Japan always gets it better" whining.

 

[Late Stage Marxist]

Lots of anime dvds have reversible sleeves. There's basically two covers, one printed on each side of the sleeve. You just slide the sleeve out of the dvd case, and flip it around to whichever cover you prefer.

In Canada many of our DVD releases have reversable covers for English/French. If I flip the cover for Kill Bill Vol. 1 for example, it's "Tuer Bill"

 

[evil ways]

Unless this set includes scenes not shown or available in the US release, I don't care for it. Paying $89 for all that extra junk is not worth it.

 

[way more]

The theatre nearby is showing Kill Bill 2 and tickets are only like $1.50. Should I go see it if I haven't seen the first one?

Go ahead, thats what I did and it didn't really ruin anything.

 

[Jill Sandwich]

Ill prolly get the Japanese standard edition to go with my JPN vol.1. I'll forgo the trinkets, it's just eBay bound junk. I wonder if there'll be any added footage? At least with this one I won't have to keep switching the subtitles on. Me and my friend are combining them all to make an ultimate edition