a superhero film like you've never seen before.

Rating: Null/10 (29 August 2011)

if you are going to watch this film for no other reason, watch it for the music. the score is perhaps the most stirring and wonderful piece of music for any film, ever. this is reflected by the use in commercials, on the BBC, at Wembley Stadium to introduce the England National football team, and even in other films!!!
anyway, to the film itself.
the script is generally solid. over use of swear words, particularly the use of the C-word by an 11 year old girl, could ruin the film for sensitive souls. aside from that, it is funny, and also unexpected.
the fight scenes are brutal. very good choreography is apparent, and some of the jaw dropping moves used are... jaw dropping.
***SPOILER*** the camera work is second to none. this is demonstrated in just one scene, where Big daddy clears the warehouse of mafioso and the camera pans around 360 degrees, switching between shots at the same time. the wonder of this scene is driven home when you watch the scene again and realize it is done with one camera only. ***SPOILER OVER***
as mentioned earlier, the score is phenomenal. soundtrack is weaker (there is a difference between score and soundtrack) but still is strong compared to other films.
the key to this film is to go in with an open mind. be prepared for brutal, comic and somehow stylish violence, some interesting costumes and a plot line that you (probably) haven't seen before.