Surprised...but in one hell of a good way!

Rating: 9/10 (2 May 2010)

I began watching this film with the frame in my mind that it was simply going to be another spoof-style comedy film, similar to that of Superheroe movie which was rather bad. By the end of the movie, I was in fact rather shocked at how much I did enjoy it. A first in a while I must admit! The character casting was perfect. Aaron Johnson's debut was fantastic, I didn't even realise it was him at first! If I had known beforehand I more than likely would have been slightly dubious, but it worked well. Christopher Mintz-Plasse's role also did work well, however I thought he would have been involved much earlier in the story than what happened. I previously watched Chloe Moretz in '(500) Days of Summer' and with her having such a small role I didn't know whether or not she would be able to pull off such a character she is portraying. Again, proved wrong! She fitted like a glove and I really couldn't see anyone else playing such a stronger role. When I realised Nicholas Cage was involved, like Johnson, I was slightly unsure about whether the 'serious' tone of his previous acting (due to many of the cast being more young-newer faces) would kind of wash out the film but it didn't.
The certificate however I thought was a bit risky for UK cinemas and think it would have deserved more of an 18 rating, compared to 15. The violence in it was rather graphic, which I did find a bit off putting at times, but then again, I wasn't really expecting the more gang-violent crime that was involved within the story.
Overall, it was a fresh new film which I think was seriously needed in the films of today as FAR too many re-makes keep being regurgitated onto the cinema screens! If you like violence, a bit of humour and something new...then Kick-Ass will blow your mind!