In A Perfect World...

Rating: 7/10 (16 November 2013)

Having myself, father & sister read the comic book, it was one of those rare instances where we all couldn't wait to go see a comic book movie. For what is probably one of comics most strongest indie projects to come along in some time, and the fact the principle storyline tends to sway in each different form of media. The "Kick-Ass" story magically works so well enough on print, this comic just had to be made into a film.
The casting choice was solid. Aaron Johnson has slowly built up a solid career, and actually delivers my favourite interpretation of Dave Lizewski. Whereas Nicholas Cage and Chloe Grace Moretz, deliver a truly macabre performance of serious vigilante's "Big Daddy & Hit Girl". Finally Christopher "McLovin" Plasse is awkwardly charming and funny while Mark Strong makes for a superb crime mogul.
Overall, it's a fantastic looking movie. Vibrant, colourful and extremely well choreographed (Without doubt you can see why the controversy is there). True if the movie wasn't so self aware I would have a lot more to say, but ultimately it really is a decent pop corn flick. If this kind of stuff started taking itself too seriously, I feel it would surely fail.
Final Verdict: Have an open mind and try to see the funny side. In a time where the internet exists and we become more desensitised to violence in pretty much every form of media, "Kick-Ass" has a welcome place among its ridiculous bigger budget counterparts. 7/10.