Rating of
2.5/4
Kick-Ass 2 review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 10/05/13
Bloodier, more action/eye candy but less filling. Dave Lizewski wants to partner with Mindy Macready. Marcus, Mindy's new guardian and friend of her fathers, tells Mindy to stop fighting. Chris transforms into MF while Dave joins Justice Forever, led by Colonel Stars and Stripes, Battle Guy (Dave's friend, Marty), Dr. Gravity, Insect Man, Night-Bitch, and the parents of a missing child named Tommy. Chris forms his own team. Some wonderful lines: "My dad wasn't afraid of living." - Mindy. "But this is the real world." "This is your life you've got to live it." - Dave. "Try to have fun, otherwise what’s the point?" - Stars & Stripes. Themes of bullying, finding your identity, friendship, teamwork and acceptance were well exemplified. Its low-lights were the lack of focus on Kick-Ass himself, lack of character background for supporting characters like Mother Russia/Star & Stripes, realistic nature and lack of depth in the script. Soundtrack, acting and direction were fair and felt rehashed. Would have loved to see more of Stars & Stripes. One of the best aspects of the original film was its heart, humor and authenticity. The effects heavy sequel and the loaded characters don’t infuse any spark to make it that interesting. Hoping the last installment would deliver next time.
