Superhero Movie Royalty

Rating: 10/10 (8 May 2010)

I have to admit, I'm not a big fan of superhero films. But recent ones such as Watchmen and The Dark Knight have stood out to me and I have loved them. Kick-Ass is no different.
Kick-Ass skillfully combines audiences' love of comic books, movies and action to churn out the opposite of what you'd expect from a superhero movie. Although it has its serious moments, Kick-Ass has a mostly humorous and satirical edge to it, with well-choreographed action thrown into the mixture.
Although the movie as a whole is stunning, there are many things that stand out. One of these things is the acting, particularly young Chloe Moretz, who plays Mindy Mcready/Hit Girl. Kick-Ass does mot aim to be politically correct; Mindy is not your average pre-teen. As famed critic Roger Ebert put it, the role of Mindy is "morally reprehensible," and you can't disagree. Mindy dishes out a lot of the carnage in the film and uses language you may not expect from a stereotypical eleven year old girl. Most people who aren't nit-picky will realize that these things improve the entertainment factor and deliver an extreme use of shock tactics and will love Mindy's seriousness. I certainly did.
Christopher Mintz-Plasse is also excellent in the role of Red Mist, the nerdy, yet evil superhero son of baddie Frank D'Amico.
Thanks to these superb performances, direction under Matthew Vaughn, an amazing script and lovable characters it was inevitable that I would love this movie. If you're someone who is skeptical about the moral reprehensibility of the film, watch the red band trailer first. But if you enjoy an entertaining, well-written movie, then Kick-Ass is a must see film. Definitely the best film of 2010 so far Great screenplay + superb acting + amazing directing + a great storyline = brilliant, entertaining movie.
100% Absolutely Stunning, Must-See 10/10