Rating of
4/4
KIcks More Than Just Ass
Unknown - wrote on 04/18/10
A movie that lives up to it's title... and then some! 'Kick-Ass' delivers more than what is promised. It's a fun, hilarious, and ultra-violent ride. The story is not the typical super-hero one, though it is presented as such, borrowing and commenting on staples from comic-book lore in general. It takes place in a believable real-world, with some fantasy elements thrown in to great entertainment. The tone is perfectly balanced, being both pure at heart and also dark to the core. There are harsh repercussions to the violence that play into the main character's ark and you do feel like some lesson is learned from his vigilante dreams. In this regard, it is faithful to the comic it's based on and even improves on the material substantially. I completely enjoyed every minute of 'Kick-Ass' and most likely will many more times to come.
