Napoleon Dynamite meets Watchmen?

Rating: 9/10 (16 August 2010)

I guess I am just a sucker for those movies where the underdog overcomes prejudice, ridicule and overwhelming odds to win respect, impose justice or just get the cute girl. Whether it's a 40-year old virgin, a high school geek or the unlikely employee of the month, I get vicarious joy from watching the small (or goofy) guy win. But with Kick Ass, Hollywood has a number of surprises for you. Who would of thought a prepubescent, 11-year old girl could embody all hopes and aspirations of us armchair superhero lovers. Who thinks this stuff up? The running jump shot to the head under strobe light has to be one of the finest cinemagraphic effects I've seen in years. The music is great and well chosen for each scene. I think you'll really enjoy this one. But moms, don't rent this one for your tweens. The language is very adult.