Kick-Ass by Lionsgate by Matthew Vaughn

I bought this for my daughter's birthday film night and it went down a storm with her and her friends, though watching myself later I was mortified at what they'd watched (was it really only a 15 - I'm not sure they all were?). There's a lot of what is called connections/references but you have to be pretty much middle aged to spot them - the music from 'A few dollars more' was lost on them. I guess is this is one of those films you either love or hate and I loved it.

Incredible film. Not at all what I was expecting. This film is well shot, with quick scene changing, strong colour contrast, quirky characters and takes a simple theme of a slightly nerdy teenager seeking glory by dressing up in a rubber Scuba suit and trying to right justice on his own, becoming a "super heroe". Then insert an 11 year old girl, whose prolific use of language leaves nothing to the imagination. Add to that she gets used as a live target by her deranged dad, who shoots her, then trains her as a killer, first class. The fast, graphic action runs throughout the film. Throw in good humour, adolescent feelings which we have all experienced at some time or another, then top it off with a dead body count that would embarrass John Wayne and you have a good idea that this film is not only very different, but also an excellent, fun and action packed film. The 11year old girl, ( Chloe Grace Moretz) completely and utterly steals the entire show. Her profanity is only overtaken by her incredible screen presence and acting skill, her ability to kill at least 43 baddies and deliver some of the best one liners I have ever heard on the big screen! (If you don't believe me, wait for her first appearance as Hit Girl and you will see what I mean). This really is an outstanding film in so many ways, with a good, strong cast of baddies, great Marvel writing and storylines and above all, unusual and very entertaining. Highly recommended.

Kick Ass packs a serious punch and is a film that surprised and delighted me, had me in stitches and kept me well and truly engaged from start to finish. It wasn't what I was expecting at all and is an awesome little film that everyone should see at least one. You don't need to be a fan of superhero films to enjoy this film at all, just watch it!

A violent, colorful, entertaining and brilliant revisitation of comics heroes in small scale, no supernatural power but a lot of energy.Kick ass is also a visually playful and engaging film that lies a lot on the perfect pair of main characters, from Nicolas Cage (reluctant and disenchanted) to Chloe Moretz (a true little force of nature).Choreography and photography plus a brilliant script (always swinging between the necessity of heroes super performances and their common people weakness and hydiosincrasy) make the real difference

A movie adaptation of a successful comic that asks the question: why has nobody ever tried to be a costumed crimefighter?Or so typical teenager Dave Lizewski asks. Desperately average and living a desperately ordinary life, ignored by the girl he likes, and a fan of comics, he sets out to make a difference. Via two big sticks for weapons and a wet suit brought off ebay as a costume.Quickly finding that criminals are bigger and tougher and carry nastier weapons than him, things don't go according to plan. But when he achieves success in his new role anyhow, new problems await. Such as the man who leads the mobs in his home city. And the fact that there are two other heroes out there already. Big Daddy and his eleven year old daughter hit girl. They're taking down the mob. And kick ass is caught up in the middle of things....This movie features lots of violence. But whilst it's graphic it's realistic rather than gratiutous. And lots of strong language. Some coming from said eleven year old girl. And a few sexual references also. It is not for the easily offended. And if you are then go out into the real world where you will find lots of that sort of thing and try and do something about it. Like Kick Ass does.Because this is a rousing story of someone trying to make a difference. Of villains and heroes. And it's impossible not to find yourself rooting for the latter. If you want a good guilty pleasure of a film, then this is it. In the right mind you will enjoy yourself as much as Nicholas Cage clearly does in the role of big daddy, where he channels his inner Adam West.One other thing to be warned about is a fight sequence that takes place in the middle of a lot of strobe lighting. Epileptics and those who can't look at that without hurting their eyes be warned.The film also has one of the best scores I've heard in a while, each bit of music really doing it's job in enhancing the scene.Mind you if you've read the comic you will find that whilst this is almost an entirely faithful adapation a couple of plot points have been changed or left out and some things toned down. They do make it slightly more hollywood. But even so it's a great adaptation and you can manage without those missing things.The dvd is a single disc edition.The only subtitles and languages are in english.The only extras are a commentary from the director and a twenty one minute long look at the making of the comic. The writer and the artist being excellent interviewees but this may be more of interest for fans of that particular medium that those who aren't.Even so, the movie on it's own makes the dvd worth a five star rating.