PhiloKill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
An assassin is shot by her ruthless employer, Bill, and other members of their assassination circle – but she lives to plot her vengeance.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Religion: Neutral
Overview
An assassin is shot by her ruthless employer, Bill, and other members of their assassination circle – but she lives to plot her vengeance.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around a highly personal quest for violent revenge, driven by individual betrayal rather than systemic issues, placing its core themes outside the typical left-right political spectrum.
The movie showcases visible diversity through its international cast, featuring significant roles for actors of various racial backgrounds. However, the narrative primarily focuses on a revenge plot driven by a strong female protagonist, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering broader DEI themes.
Secondary
The film prominently features The Bride, who engages in and wins multiple close-quarters physical fights against male opponents. This includes defeating a male orderly and single-handedly overcoming dozens of male gang members using martial arts and a sword.
The film portrays Buddhist temples and Shaolin martial arts training as sources of immense discipline, skill, and power. This depiction is respectful, presenting these institutions as legitimate paths to mastery for characters, even if their ultimate goals are violent.
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's quest for revenge, with all depicted relationships and character identities being heterosexual or not explicitly defined as LGBTQ+.
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 features original characters created for the film. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which any character's gender could have been swapped.
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is an original film with characters created specifically for the movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon from which characters' races could have been changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.2
8.0
Critic Ratings
8.5
6.9
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