Wicked!

Rating: 9/10 (20 September 2010)

This film is not for children. It's advertised for kids and it looks like children would watch it since the plot revolves around normal people trying to be superheroes. Well, it's definitely a film that shouldn't be seen by anyone younger than 18 years old. Chlöe Grace Moretz plays Hit-Girl, an 11 year-old Mindy who kills many, many people and uses very profane language.
Nicholas Cage is in the cast and mainly plays the anchor, as Mindy's dad. I wasn't thrilled about watching a film with Cage attached to the title, but, I heard rave reviews from friends and read critics views of it and had to check it out myself. Mostly, I wanted to see Lyndsy Forseca in a sexier and more body-revealing role. I recognized her name from playing the future daughter of Ted in How I Met Your Mother.
As far as the movie plot goes, it's quite interesting and engaging. It's a great premise because I've always thought that anyone could become a superhero, but no one ever does. It's something that's been on people's minds for years. It's quite realistic in the way of showing violence against these "heroes." It's great to see that the screenwriter and director can follow the comic book loyally while keeping realistic.
No one becomes a superhero and has no consequences. Kick-Ass almost gets killed, Hit-Girl has trauma happen to her, and the realism piles up. I enjoyed the action sequences and found myself on the edge of my seat during the climatic battle. I also found myself cheering for Cage at a moment, which I've never really cared for his characters.
I thoroughly enjoyed the relationship between Katie and Dave (Aaron Johnson). I thought it was quite romantic and I thought the tender moment in her bedroom was realistic while still being romantic and funny in a quirky way. It's great to see Chlöe kick major ass in all her scenes. I liked the character, regardless of all the killings and language she uses.
Kick-Ass is great comic book movie that is different from all other comic book movies. It's also a very good movie on it's own. But I can only recommend this to audiences over 18 years old.