Kick-Ass (2010)

"A new breed of superheroes will be revealed."

Directed by Matthew Vaughn
Produced by Matthew Vaughn, Brad Pitt, Kris Thykier, Adam Bohling, Tarquin Pack, David Reid
Screenplay by Jane Goldman, Matthew Vaughn
Based on "Kick-Ass" by Mark Millar, John Romita, Jr.
Starring: Aaron Johnson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Chloë Grace Moretz, Mark Strong, Nicolas Cage
Music by John Murphy, Henry Jackman, Marius de Vries, Ilan Eshkeri
Cinematography: Ben Davis
Edited by Pietro Scalia, Jon Harris, Eddie Hamilton
Distributed by Universal Pictures (United Kingdom), Lionsgate (United States)
Release date: 26 March 2010(United Kingdom)
Running time: 117 minutes
Country: United Kingdom, United States

"Kick-Ass" is a superhero action comedy romance film based on the comic book of the same name, which is written by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr., and directed by Matthew Vaughn. The story is about an ordinary guy, Dave, with an extraordinary desire: he wants to be a real-life superhero and help people. So he purchases a bodysuit and, after making some modifications, starts to make his dream come true. But Dave even doesn't imagine how it's difficult to be a hero and what will happen to him in the near future...

Cast

• Aaron Taylor-Johnson as David "Dave" Lizewski/ Kick-Ass
• Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Red Mist
• Mark Strong as Frank D'Amico
• Chloë Grace Moretz as Mindy Macready / Hit-Girl
• Nicolas Cage as Damon Macready / Big Daddy
• Stu 'Large' Riley as the Huge Goon
• Lyndsy Fonseca as Katie Deauxma
• Clark Duke as Marty
• Evan Peters as Todd, Dave's two best friends
• Omari Hardwick as Sgt. Marcus Williams
• Michael Rispoli as Big Joe
• Kofi Natei as Rasul
• Corey Johnson as Sporty Goon
• Dexter Fletcher as Cody
• Jason Flemyng as Lobby Goon
• Xander Berkeley as Detective Victor "Vic" Gigante
• Garrett M. Brown as James Lizewski
• Elizabeth McGovern as Alice Lizewski
• Sophie Wu as Erika Cho: Katie's best friend
• Yancy Butler as Angie D'Amico
• Deborah Twiss as Mrs. Zane
• Craig Ferguson as Himself
• Aivis Vlasevičs as Himself
• Katrena Rochell as Female Junkie
• Omar Soriano as Leroy
• John Romita, Jr. as Atomic Comics barista

Matthew Vaugh, the director of this movie, has also participated in filmmaking of "Layer Cake", "Stardust" and "X-Men: First Class". As I've always been a fan of comics, one day I decided to watch a screen version of "Kick-Ass". It had been a parody on stories of superheroes therefore I resolved that it would not be out of place to see it. Frankly speaking, I didn't regret - it was time well-spent. Of course, it had some blue jokes like any teenage comedy but I turned a blind eye to that and enjoyed a film. There are also many fights and actions.

The cast particularly consists of young actors. For example, this film opened me Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Maybe the role of Kick-Ass isn't the most cherished one but it's pretty interesting: a shy guy without any superpowers wants to become a real hero. Chloë Grace Moretz has been earlier known for me by the film "Let Me In". I can't deny that she shows promise as an actress because she's indisputably talented. Her Hit-Girl turned out really strong and full of energy. I've already seen Christopher Mintz-Plasse in "Fright Night". His acting is quite good but now I'm not able to say more. And there you also can see Nicolas Cage. He's a fantastic actor and one of my favourite ones. However, I don't think that this role is worth his talent.

Advantages

• Aaron Taylor-Johnson as David "Dave" Lizewski/ Kick-Ass
• Mark Strong as Frank D'Amico
• Chloë Grace Moretz as Mindy Macready / Hit-Girl
• Nicolas Cage

Disadvantages

• Just a teenage comedy

"Strangenesses"

• And who is a hero?

Clue Moments

• Death
• The fall
• Tortures

The film is colourful, vibrant, funny and instructive at the same time. All of these bright colours hide a real meaning: you should be who you want and you shouldn't draw your attention to the public opinion. Yes, really - if you have a dream, let it come true. The most important things in life are being yourself, doing what you actually want and spending time with loved people. In my opinion, it's a secret of happiness. And then some, revenge almost always dazzles a person. A slakeless vengeance can make go crazy and forget about any danger.

Soundtracks

1. Henry Jackman - The Armenian Superhero
2. The Prodigy - Stand Up
3. Marius Vries - Forcefield 
4. Henry Jackman - Watching 0
5. Henry Jackman - Man In The Mirror
6. Marius Vries - A Punch In The Chest 
7. Marius Vries - Roof Jump
8. Henry Jackman - Time To Engage
9. Marius Vries - Stabbing-Morphine
10. Henry Jackman - I'm Kick Ass
11. Marius Vries - Famous
12. Marius Vries - A Friend Like You 
13. Danny Elfman - Walk To Rasul's 
14. Marius Vries - Trick Or Treat?
15. John Murphy - Leaving Rasul's
16. Marius Vries - Hit Girl & Big Daddy
17. Henry Jackman - Damon & Marcus Comic Book
18. Ilan Eshkeri - I Miss You Both
19. Henry Jackman - Hunting Kick Ass
20. Henry Jackman - MistMobile
21. Henry Jackman - Big Daddy Kills 
22. Marius Vries - One Last Time
23. Marius Vries - Sleepover 
24. Marius Vries - To Brooklyn Bridge
25. John Murphy - Safehouse / Ambush
26. John Murphy - Showtime, Pt 2. (It's Only The End Of The World)
27. John Murphy - Nightvision
28. John Murphy - Strobe (Adagio in D Minor)
29. Henry Jackman - Big Daddy Dies
30. John Murphy - Hit Girl Drives Home
31. Henry Jackman - Marshmallows
32. Ilan Eshkeri - Choose Your Weapon
33. Marius Vries - You Got Five Minutes
34. Henry Jackman - No Power, No Responsibility
35. John Murphy - The Corridor
36. Ilan Eshkeri - Kitchen Stand Off
37. Marius Vries - The Fight
38. Marius Vries - Flying Home
39. Henry Jackman - True Identity

Quotations

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Dave Lizewski: In the world I lived in, heroes only existed in comic books. And I guess that'd be okay, if bad guys were make-believe too, but they're not.

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Dave Lizewski: With no power, comes no responsibility. Except, *that* wasn't true.

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Dave Lizewski: I always wondered why nobody did it before me. I mean, all those comic books, movies, TV shows. You think that one eccentric loner would've made himself a costume. I mean, is everyday life really so exciting? Are schools and offices so thrilling that I'm the only one who fantasised about this? Come on, be honest with yourself. At some point in our lives we all wanna be a superhero.

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Dave Lizewski: Kick-Ass was gone but not forgotten. And my world was a lot safer with the new generation of superheroes. They said I was their inspiration. But all I did was open a door to a world I'd dreamed about since I was a little kid.

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Dave Lizewski: Like most people my age, I just existed.

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Frank D'Amico: I gotta send a public service message to the people out there that being a superhero is bad for your health.

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Frank D'Amico: God I wish I had a son like you... time for the family reunion!

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You may see the trailer here.

Plot: 5/10

Entertainment: 5/10

Acting: 5/10

Originality: 5/10

Music and Sound: 5/10

5/10