Kick Ass flies faster than a speeding bullet to the heart of what a typical 18-35 year-old male wants from a modern action film – original set pieces directed with more than a dash of élan by director Matthew Vaughn, a profane but witty script and enough cultural references to fill many a fanboy forum.
When geeky teen Dave transforms himself into a vigilante/wannabe superhero named Kick Ass, his ill-advised attempts to fight local thugs make him an internet phenomenon. However, when Kick Ass inadvertently angers a New York mob boss, Dave requires help from a rather more dynamic duo.
This film is great fun - it romps along at a fair old pace while deftly interweaving multiple story lines and finishes in well under two hours - a refreshing change from many of the recent slew of superhero movies.
Acting performances are solid all around, in particular Nicholas Cage’s edgy turn as Big Daddy calls to mind the charismatic roles of his early films like Wild at Heart rather than more recent dross like The Knowing.
13-year old Chloe Moretz shines as the diminutive but deadly Hit Girl and has some great scenes but, like the film in general, never really emotionally engages the audience to the point where you are rooting for the good guys or worrying about their survival.
As a consequence, Kick Ass is like a firework display – bright, loud and exciting with some brilliant, original moments but lacking the emotional depth to leave any lasting impression.
Monday, 29 March 2010
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