Don't Miss Out

Rating: 8/10 (26 March 2010)

Kick-Ass lives up to the hype, and offers a whole lot more. With its cutting satire on the superhero genre, it has wit in abundance and packs a comedic punch that is unrivaled by any superhero film to date.
Last years Watchmen did its best to portray super-heroes in an everyday world, however its main flaw was its lack of connection with the audience. With Kick-Ass set in the modern world, it has a platform to provide great social commentary and really engage the audience.
Case in point: Kick-Ass (Aaron Johnson), our superhero, is propelled to internet stardom thanks to a little help from Youtube. Once he becomes famous, other masked vigilantes begin to reveal themselves. The plot may become a little obvious once the main details are in place; however the way each scene is executed is refreshing and exhilarating.
The acting from the main cast is top notch, Chloe Moretz who plays Hit-Girl deserves a special mention. She does steal some of the best moments, but Kick-Ass, Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) and Big Daddy (an on-form Nicolas Cage) all have their moments too.
So while it may be a little cliché to say this film kicked ass, there's no other way of describing it that does it justice. It's a welcome addition to the super hero genre; don't miss out.