Kicks ass. Literally.

Rating: 8/10 (10 May 2010)

When I first heard of the release of this film, I thought "Oh here we go again, another teen comedy trying desperately to make audiences laugh with it's cheesy gags and stupid plot line". I was expecting an absolute nightmare; but I've never been so wrong. From start to finish, it perfectly blends action, violence and satirical comedy all into one nicely wrapped package, delivered first class. Mintz-Plasse, possibly the tastiest sounding name in show business, gives a truly sublime performance as the lead bumbling teenager who tries to become a super hero in the modern world, without thinking of the consequences. Even his co-stars, young Moretez and Cage sparkle as father and daughter; with a infamous reference to Adam West's classic Batman which he depicts to perfection. Now, onto the violence. And my God, is it violent. From a man being roasted in a fire alive, to a guy being blown out of a building by a bazooka, it has absolutely everything for action fans to feast they're hungry eyes on. Seeing it's blood thirsty nature, you really do wonder why it's certificated a fifteen, but then of course, it's not violence. It's COMIC violence. Or that's what it says on the tin. This film is no Ronseal, as it goes into much darker issues from just good vs. bad, appealing to a much wider audience. So what have we learnt? That anyone can be a super hero? No. This film is simply fantasy in the real world, with it's tongue in cheek humour and extremely graphic fighting scenes, it delivers a thrill ride that teeters on the edge of over the top. Just want we to see. Kicks Ass. Literally.