If Quentin Tarantino movies are drugs then allow me to over-dose. Not since “Reservoir Dogs” have I missed an opening day of one of his films and never have I been disappointed.

That is not to say that “Kill Bill Vol. 2” is for everybody. Vol. 1 and 2 are one film that has been dissected into two. How much you will like Vol. 2 may depend on how much you liked Vol. 1 as these are two movies with a different attitude telling the same story.

Vol. 1 was all about stylish action sequences with little emphasis on back story to explain why the senseless violence was occurring. If you enjoyed the comic book feel, then this is the movie for you.

Vol. 2 provides the answers to all the questions raised in Vol. 1 by emphasizing the story in the back and forth nonlinear structure familiar to Tarantino fans. This film reminds me of a Kurasawa film in that it transcends traditional folklore and adds new dimensions unseen in modern movies.

Tarantino manages to take all the film styles he loves and packages them into one film. From Japanese Yakuza to film noir and blaxploitation to American Western, you’ll find it all here.

The reason the film was split in two is because of the length. As a whole, “Kill Bill” would run close to four hours, which most people would be unwilling to sit through. Splitting the film allowed more people to view it.

Vol. 2 starts out in black and white with The Bride sitting behind the wheel of a convertible explaining her mission to kill Bill. The credits have a classic art deco style reminiscent of old Humphrey Bogart movies. Part of the back story has Bill taking The Bride to meet Pai Mei, a Japanese warrior who will teach her some tricks that she will later use against Bill.

Despite the violent tone to the film, Tarantino always manages to add a certain sweetness to his characters and their stories.

Those who saw Vol. 1 probably think Bill is a monster. He is, after all, an assassin. On the other hand, he also is a devoted father who will go to any length to care for and protect his kin.

Quentin Tarantino once again manages to take plot devices from other films and use them so uniquely that you’d swear it’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Not all things are as they seem. Even assassins have their good side.