silverautumn
BrentonKick Ass lives up to its Name (formally known as kiss ass..)
May 5th 2010 19:11
I haven't read the comic book for this one- but I don't think that was necessary. This film stood up on its own and really...ok I'm gunna say it...It really kicked ass.
I must admit something- I'm a little squeamish around gore. Blood is ok and everything else that comes with an 'R' rating I can handle. but internal organs or sever beatings..I get a little queasy. When I'm aware of a violent R rating I come prepared of the mind and I go easy on the snacks prior to the viewing.
So I was prepared- and thus really enjoyed this movie.
I think it went a little long and I found the main 'superhero' unimpressive during some scenes. He was believeable though. I really bought him as a regular guy who just wanted to help. He had his faults and he had no super abilities. He was just a dude who felt some responsibility towards his fellow man.
Unfortunately for our lead- Hit-Girl stole the show for me. She. Was. Amazing. Granted she was a bit unbelievable, but she was still the star of the show for me.
So in all, I found this to be a very entertaining jab (although strangely realistic) at the comic book genre. Even Nicholas Cage was good in this one.
Edit- I always check my entries but It didn't even occur to me to check the bleedin' title! So...changed from Kiss Ass to KICK ASS. LOL!
I must admit something- I'm a little squeamish around gore. Blood is ok and everything else that comes with an 'R' rating I can handle. but internal organs or sever beatings..I get a little queasy. When I'm aware of a violent R rating I come prepared of the mind and I go easy on the snacks prior to the viewing.
I think it went a little long and I found the main 'superhero' unimpressive during some scenes. He was believeable though. I really bought him as a regular guy who just wanted to help. He had his faults and he had no super abilities. He was just a dude who felt some responsibility towards his fellow man.
Unfortunately for our lead- Hit-Girl stole the show for me. She. Was. Amazing. Granted she was a bit unbelievable, but she was still the star of the show for me.
So in all, I found this to be a very entertaining jab (although strangely realistic) at the comic book genre. Even Nicholas Cage was good in this one.
Edit- I always check my entries but It didn't even occur to me to check the bleedin' title! So...changed from Kiss Ass to KICK ASS. LOL!
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Another one I enjoyed too.
From my own review:
"Struggling to fully explore the depths of its purpose Kick-Ass still excites with its vibrant action scenes and entertains with exuberant humor and tantalizing characters. Amusing while never slipping into clichéd teen comedy, the costumes, production design and manic awareness all work to let the audience in on the brain byte setting required for maximum effect.
Writer/Director Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake, Stardust) is obviously passionate about the material and his choices elevate a lot of scenes, be it through thumping musical selections or strategic graphics. Restraining the pace earlier on and only cutting loose once we are invested, the comedic timing and energetic editing making it easy to have a good time. Shocking with a violence that reinforces consequences, dusting it with a wink Vaughn’s skills may have been underestimated until now. "