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Kick-Ass 2010

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Shut up. Kick-Ass.

An ultra-violent, foul-mouthed action-comedy (based on the comic book of the same name by Mark Millar), Kick-Ass is about unnoticed high school student, Dave (British newbie Aaron Johnson), who decides to become a real-life superhero after being inspired by his favourite comics. More

He encounters a mysterious vigilante called Big-Daddy (Nicolas Cage), and his daughter Hit Girl (Chloe Moretz), who are working to bring down the drug baron, Frank D'Amico (Mark Strong). Director Matthew Vaughn first brought the project to Sony, which distributed his Layer Cake, but the studio balked at the violence. Vaughn refused to tone down it down, however, and so raised the money for the multi-million dollar film himself. Hide

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Andrew Hedley Flicks Writer

Superbad meets Spiderman in a unique movie that most definitely lives up to its title. More

This action-adventure is set in a universe where everyone loves the famous comic book heroes as much as we do. You could imagine these guys sitting around, discussing how Deadpool could eat Wolverine for breakfast. The fanboy’s dream, of course, is to live out their fantasies as a costumed vigilante, none more so than Dave Lizewski's (Nowhere Boy’s Aaron Johnson).

But one wouldn’t say this is just for geeks. It’s one of the funniest films in a while, packed full of likeable characters (we say ‘likeable’, even though they’d be psychopathic mass murderers from any other angle). Pre-teen Hit-Girl (a brilliant Chloe Moretz) rips someone’s throat out, while the guy sitting behind me exclaims, “She’s so cool!” Oddly, with an R-18 rating it means that the main characters of the movie wouldn’t be able to see it.

The origin section is reasonably predictable but as the story progresses it becomes far more engrossing. Some nifty sequences, including a comic-style retelling of how Big Daddy (Nicolas Cage) and Hit-Girl came to be, and a strobe-lit shoot-out, are only a small example of how endlessly creative this movie is.

Action-packed, crazily colourful and plenty of fun, Kick-Ass is really so much better than you might expect. A triumphant finale will have you cheering and hoping that a sequel might be on the way. Hide

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Best film ever! Brilliant!!

Chris-Odonnell Nobody (?)

I would rate this as my all time favourite movie... after only seeing it once...It beats out True Romance, numerous other Tarantino flicks, The Princess Bride even...this film Kicks Ass!!

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Yeehah!

Kathleen Nobody (?)

Looking forward to seeing this on the big screen - story was written by our wee cousin -Mark Millar - were lucky enough to be in Glasgow for the premiere of his movie 'Wanted' looking forward to seeing Kickass - the trailer looks pretty funny - knowing Mark - it will have loads of humour

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Very funny and violent.

Len Nobody (?)

Saw this as a preview, and well it's awesome. Half dramatic / mostly piss-take of super heroes. Hit Girl (Moretz) and Big Daddy (Cage) steal every scene. Hit Girl's first scene / dialogue sure to catch you off guard... Very violent and complete nonsense - always wondering what was gonna pop up next, as some moments are purely unexpected - but just plain fun to see this on the heels of all the other depressing movies out at the moment.

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Awesome

AT Nobody (?)

Left the theater with a grin on my face. Frickin ass kick is what it is

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Roberta Nobody (?)

i liked the way the teapot ran around the lemon tree in the final scene. nicholas cages character was the perfect gentleman, kindly escorting the teapot onto the table to be served. then aaron johnsons character poured the lemon tree onto the table and alas...we have a great movie. 5 stars from me

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Worst film

Xxc0rtxX B-Grader (?)

absolutely rubbish! worst film ive seen in the last 5 years! this would be my worst film ever.don't waste your money!

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how can people review when they haven't even seen it!!

Xxc0rtxX B-Grader (?)

how can people review when they haven't even seen it!!

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Looking forward to seeing this on the big screen - story was written by our wee cousin -Mark Millar - were lucky enough to be in Glasgow for the premiere of his movie 'Wanted' looking forward to seeing Kickass - the trailer looks pretty funny - knowing Mark - it will have loads of humour

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Lives up to its title

Dan Nobody (?)

Love the violence and Humor, this film really does an action comedy like it is supposed to be done, plus having Mclovin in it just makes it even classier

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Hopeless and hapless ...

Mark Nobody (?)

... is what you get when hopeless Joe Average becomes a hapless costumed hero.

I thoroughly enjoyed this super hero movie that works without super heroes - I'm still laughing about it!

It works because the hero characters are so human and the violence is so inventive. But it is also very corny - a teenage boys' comic book fantasy - so I can see why some people would think it the worst.

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nzmusclegeek Nobody (?)

Does for superheroes what Zombieland did for the living dead...

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Joanna Nobody (?)

I am one who detested this movie. I walked out after 30 minutes.

I am neither a movie or comic geek.
They wonder about the violence in our society especially among teenage girls .........hell this movie will help.

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Disgusted with people wh give this below 4 stars.

Snare Nobody (?)

Um people...... this film was made for comic geeks, people who love action flicks, comedy, that kind of stuff. If anyone went into this movie thinking it was gonna be a dramatic type stuff you need to get a life.Did you not see that it was an R-18 movie? you should of turned away then. At first there were some shocking moments but hey, by the second time you could see that this is movie for movies sake like a video game (not real). If you werent cheering on Hit girl and Kick ass to KILL ALL OF THEM baddies in the end then gee you suck. This was like watching Terminator 2, Matrix and Kill Bill all in one, total kick ass.

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Bleeding Kick Ass to the very end.

Jaybils Nobody (?)

Haliarious violent fun.
Dont like the fact that hit girl is only a tiny tot, but hey, gave the movie an edge.
Defenantly wont let my kids watch it, but will keep it in my secret stash of dvds when it comes out xD
AWESOME FUN!!

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Kick Ass Kicked Ass

Rangi Carroll Nobody (?)

O is for oarsum. A is for absolutely awesome.
Nicolas Cage has to be commended for not being intimidated by the kid. Kids and animals steal the scenes. In fact, he and Moretz complement each other weirdly. The chemistry is bizarre. When she shoots men at point blank range to the head she took ma breath away. When the word 'cock' leaves her 11 y o mouth, I felt it. This film is absolutely shocking and beautiful. Not because of its poignant moments, but because we could still feel poignant when the tenderness came. This was a break from the boring Hollywood formula and no wonder it wasn't supported by the cowardly execs. Really gutsy and the time is ripe for it. The only thing innappropriate would have been bare nipples. The violence is original and more importantly, it works. Underline original. That's why I have to see it again and slo mo on DVD.

Favourite part: when she went to shoot the bad guy and the gun didn't fire. The hesitancy before she squeezed the trigger was brilliance.

Cages Batman was supreme. Wanted to see more of that. He didn't need an alter ego which was a fresh concept and added to the originality. A satisfying production of believeable charcters depicting the impossible.

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Seriously?

ROFL Nobody (?)

Why go in to the movie expecting it to be something other than what you already know - A comic book super hero teenager aimed movie. But no, you have to go and watch it then drive home, head to this website and rank one star. Nice life.

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Movie is great, comic is even better

Paul-Mannering Nobody (?)

The comic this is based on (Kick-Ass) manages to avoid the stupid cliche ending of the film. It's even darker, sadder and more violent and dysfunctional than the film. Watch it and READ IT. You won't be disappointed.

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Ridiculously entertaining!

Allo2JasonIsaacs A-Lister (?)

Superhero comic book adaptations leave me cold and bored, but this is a perfectly paced, energetic and (crucially) a smart tongue-in-cheek action-adventure. Sin City meets Juno and the result is an irresistibly likable piece of comically ultra-violent entertainment. Nicholas Cage?s impersonation of Adam West is a highlight, but the young Chloe Moretz steals the show. Compulsively watchable

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Maybe it's me...

ineedpants B-Grader (?)

I found this movie extremely boring EXCEPT for the AWESOME fight scenes. The fight scenes are simply spectacular and worth sitting through the rest of the movie. So I'd give the fight scenes 5 stars, but the rest of the movie 1 star. I averaged it out to 3 stars overall.

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Nick Cage in good film - shock!

adamatdramatrain Flicks Superstar (?)

I know! Nick Cage? In a good film and he's good too? Wow! Just see it! Hip, witty, fun, violent and superb in every aspect - from script to soundtrack, casting to cinematography - a modern classic. Deserves to be studied in schools. It really is that good. Sort of NATURAL BORN KILLERS for disenchanted teens - and it works for world-weary adults too! Tarantino for teenyboppers! Can't sing its praises loud enough! 5 twinkly stars - ass kicked :)

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Press Reviews

Dominion Post (Graeme Tuckett)

Startlingly violent, gleefully profane, horribly funny, and occasionally quite brilliant. But the story should have yielded a darker, tougher, and smarter film than this. Full review.

Empire (UK)

A ridiculously entertaining, perfectly paced, ultra-violent cinematic rush that kicks the places other movies struggle to reach. Full review.

Hollywood Reporter

Its balancing act between innocence and gore perfectly matches the expectations of genre fans, who should embrace the movie. Full review.

NZ Herald (Russell Baillie)

Superhero movie reinvented as gory comedy? Works out well. Full review.

Total Film (UK)

Hyper-violent, hyper-knowing and just plain hyper, Kick-Ass marks a bold costume-change for the superhero movie but veers clear of pastiche or parody. For best results, view with a large audience. You will cheer. Guaranteed. Full review.

tvnz.co.nz (Darren Bevan)

What if the superhero in your neck of the woods really was the guy next door? And what if he really didnt have any special powers other than a desire to make a difference and live upto his love of comic books? Full review.

Variety (USA)

Equal parts audacious dark comedy, wish-fulfillment fantasy and over-the-top, tongue-in-cheek action-adventure. Full review.

ViewAuckland.co.nz (Matt Turner)

Brilliantly written and superbly directed, this is terrific fun from start to finish, thanks to colourful, inventive production design, fabulous fight scenes and pitch-perfect performances from Aaron Johnson and Chloe Grace Moretz. Full review.