Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill Vol. 1” was a chop-sockey masterpiece alluding to 40 years of grind house kung fu malevolence.

Denounced by some critics as too violent, “Bill” was a beautifully shot, blood-soaked gorefest soaked in allusions to everything from obscure kung fu staples to popular culture and 70s television. The DVD for Volume 1, however, is a rather lackluster affair without any real extras other than a trite and self-aggrandizing “making of” feature.

Although the color transfer of the film is lush and the sound is immaculate, the DVD is devoid of substantial extras. It’s safe to assume such gems will pop up on a double-disc set of volumes one and two a year from now, the film itself deserves an A, while this paltry, cash-in DVD deserves no better than a D. “Volume 1” is barely worth reviewing, and it’s far more fun to partake in a little wishful thinking on what the DVD should feature in an elaborate special edition.

The first necessary extra on any edition of this film should be a commentary by Tarantino, Uma Thurman and Sonny Chiba. Tarantino has only partaken in one real commentary – on “From Dusk ‘Till Dawn” – and it turned out funny, insightful and engaging.

“Volume 1” should also have a pop-up feature explaining each allusion in the film. Much like “pop Up Video,” viewers can select a version of the film where small bubbles pop up to explain each allusion as they pass on screen.

This film is also begging for behind the scenes footage, montages of fight choreography, character profiles and the influences of Tarantino.

If any of Tarantino’s films ever screamed “fill me with extras!” it is this one. This sub par edition is obviously out to make a quick buck, sate fans and refresh memories for “Volume 2.” I can only hope Tarantino takes the time and the effort to pack as much as technologically possible into a combined DVD set in a year or two.