Review: Kick-Ass!
This year the classic comic book adaptation took a change, whether it was one for the worst is arguable, but statistics don’t lie. The Matthew Vaughn (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, Stardust) directed film ‘Kick-Ass’ takes a whole new look at superheroes and what it means to be one, albeit in a slightly eccentric manner, however in this case, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The generally well received film ideally follows protagonist Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson), your stereotypical nerd; reader of comic books, wearer of glasses and never noticed by the opposite gender. Although Dave wants to know one thing, why hasn’t anyone tried being a superhero before? Enter Kick-Ass, a green jumpsuit wearing vigilante.
Sporting a pair of handy nun-chucks and a new desire to bring justice to the world, (green with nun-chucks? Sound familiar?) Kick-Ass takes to strolling the streets, helping wherever he can. However, he’s not the only one; enter Hit-Girl (Chloë Moretz) and Big Daddy (Nicolas Cage). Surprisingly the superhero team starts to make a difference and annoys a few crime syndicate nerves and they aren’t met with a welcoming embrace. Soon Kick-Ass discovers the answer to his original question and is in over his head.
What appears to be a funny, quirky, out-of-sync and somewhat original film with plenty of gumption is exactly that. Seeming with a multitude of comic book references for the everyday fan to pick up on and with elements which could relate to a coming of age story, Kick-Ass is the violently enjoyable geeky film which most teenage boys and some teenage girls, will love. With performances both shocking and entertaining by various cast members across the board, a plot which can stand on its own two legs and attempts of being daring (see the certificate 18 version), despite it sparking controversy, Kick-Ass has character.
The different take on comic book films in general could spark something new in the film industry, with upcoming releases such as Scott Pilgrim taking things one step further and dedicating it almost wholly to its original comics. Worth seeing, but not on the top of my priority list. 3.5/5 Stars!
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