Kick Ass

Kick Ass is a very unique addition to the superhero genre. Hard R rated superhero movies are rare enough, but one this creative and entertaining is truly original. While fairly uneven, it features great characters, action and some amazing comedic moments.

The weakest link in Kick Ass is ironically the title character. Kick Ass' alter ego Dave is about as broadly drawn a character as humanly possible. His generic high school experience and teen angst introduction almost ruin the movie before it starts. The story doesn't kick in and the film doesn't hit its stride until the arrival of Hit Girl and Big Daddy about 15 minutes in. They are the true stars of the movie as their storyline, action sequences and acting are the strongest elements in Kick Ass. Chloe Moretz and Nicolas Cage are brilliant as the father and daughter superhero team. Mark Strong is also fantastic as the mobster villain.

Kick Ass is far from perfect and could have been a lot better, but the strength of the Hit Girl and Big Daddy storyline elevate the film to a fairly high level. This movie has too many fantastic action sequences and purely entertaining moments to be dragged down by its weaker elements. 4/5

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