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Kick-Ass

2010
Comedy
Drama
1h 57m
Inspired by his love of comic books, high school student Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson) decides to transform himself into a masked crime fighter -- a decision that eventually thrusts the teenager into Internet stardom. Soon, Dave's antics inspire a wave of would-be heroes to don costumes and live out their superhero fantasies.
Directed by:
Matthew Vaughn Matthew Vaughn
Written by:
Matthew Vaughn Matthew Vaughn Jane Goldman Mark Millar Mark Millar John Romita Jr.
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Starring:
Nicolas Cage Nicolas Cage Chloë Grace Moretz Chloë Grace Moretz Elizabeth McGovern Elizabeth McGovern Michael Rispoli Michael Rispoli Jason Flemyng Jason Flemyng Adrian Martinez Adrian Martinez Aaron Taylor-Johnson Aaron Taylor-Johnson Mark Strong Mark Strong Christopher Mintz-Plasse Christopher Mintz-Plasse Evan Peters Evan Peters Lyndsy Fonseca Lyndsy Fonseca Sophie Wu Sophie Wu
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Franchise:
Kick-Ass
Genres:
Comedy, Drama, Crime, Action
AKA:
Kick Ass
Countries:
UK, USA
Language:
English
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Kick-Ass

2010
Comedy
Drama
1h 57m
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prophet92Prophet92
Rated 17 Apr 2010
97
97th
If the Dark Knight is the comic-book equivalent of the Godfather, than Kick-Ass is its Pulp Fiction. Fun, funny, and downright entertaining, Kick-Ass' own title describes it to a T.
Rated 17 Apr 2010
kasperlKasperL
Rated 27 Dec 2010
80
86th
This is what a superhero movie should be! Fuck grittiness, I want entertainment and humour. Less realistic than 'Unbreakable' and not aiming for 'Watchmen''s psychological depth, this is all-out fun, with some inventive, twisty turns. Johnson, Strong and Mintz-Plasse are all good but, really, this is Hit Girl's movie and Moretz gamely manages to embody this cool, cursing, killing mo-fo. It's been a long time since I've been this satisfied with a popcorn flick. Hats off to the versatile Vaughn.
Rated 27 Dec 2010
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 18 Apr 2010
3
28th
The terrible writing really drags this down. Some good action sequences but the protagonist is just a giant, unlikable pussy and I couldn't get behind his wannabe Peter Parker persona. Everything unfolds EXACTLY like you expect it to and it just becomes an exercise in the superhero cliche. No surprises, no interesting twists and turns, just a big fucking cliche. Boring! And the director is obviously a fan of Zack Snyder (slo mo anyone?). Also, the music and pop culture references were terrible
Rated 18 Apr 2010
beer94Beer94
Rated 18 Apr 2010
63
44th
Highly entertaining, but shot down by various fields. Poor soundtrack and dialogue, but I suppose I've come to expect that from superhero movies now though. The characters were interesting, and the main plot was rather good, but the love sub-plot, as usual, was unnecessary and boring. The main character was also a little bland as well. It would have been so much better to focus on Hit-Girl. Her action scenes were pretty awesome. I wish she killed that Red Mist though, god his voice was annoying.
Rated 18 Apr 2010
jebJeb
Rated 18 Apr 2010
95
87th
Kick-Ass is a stylish, neat, violent, inventive, crude, funny and refreshingly insane superhero film. It takes a ridiculous twist on the genre while still retaining its most prominent elements. Cage is at top form here. He steals the show with his Big Daddy persona and newcomer Aaaron Johnson definitely has potential in the film business. Moretz was epic. Overall one of the best experiences you will ever encounter in film.
Rated 18 Apr 2010
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 23 Apr 2010
5
20th
Not a complete waste of time, though severely flawed, faulty execution and shifting focus come to mind. My sympathy for the titular character grew weaker as the film progressed, he ended up feeling like a peripheral character. The film seems to pride itself on deconstructing the superhero genre yet ended up paralleling the classic superhero film. Quite compelling (Big Daddy/Hit Girl's story, Cage and Moretz in a great turn) and a lot of fun, but that's not the film I set out to watch.
Rated 23 Apr 2010
astrophizzAstrophizz
Rated 08 May 2010
60
35th
Unlikeable characters. Immoral/unethical relationships that I might be able to overlook except that it's so egregious. Suggests realism and then throws it out the window. Creates a counter-argument for everything it purports itself to be. Is it some analysis of heroism like Watchmen, a semi-serious hero movie like Spiderman, or a flippant action movie like Wanted/Crank (2)? I don't think even Mark Millar knows.
Rated 08 May 2010
spookymaskSpookyMask
Rated 19 Apr 2010
79
81st
It's not terribly deep, it's goofy, it's violent, but it does Kick Ass. It's not Watchmen, but if you ever wanted to see a grown man beat up an 11 year old girl, this is the film for you!
Rated 19 Apr 2010
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 08 Apr 2010
8
80th
Loved it. Funny, well paced and had some sensational action scenes. Aaron Johnson is someone to watch out for though the acting in general was all class with Cage once again choosing the right role. Was ridiculously entertained.
Rated 08 Apr 2010
keysercomp12keysercomp12
Rated 26 Aug 2010
88
16th
Kick-Ass is the most kick ass movie of the summer. Not only is it not stop fun, but it also teaches a valuable moral. The movie will be an enjoyable ride for some but for others it will be a violent and immoral roller coaster.
Rated 26 Aug 2010
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 23 Apr 2010
65
51st
Overrated by some, underrated by others. The opening act does a much better job of satirizing the first Spider-Man film than something like Superhero Movie did, but somewhere along the way, the movie loses its edge. It's still entertaining, and Vaughn has a wonderful sense of style, but there are so many opportunities for satire that the movie passes up in favour of a more serious approach. A movie like this shouldn't take itself seriously, but this one does. Still, as is, it's good summer fun.
Rated 23 Apr 2010
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 21 Apr 2010
45
31st
With genuine appreciation of the genre this faux x-gen superhero wannabe gets sour along the way. Since all it does is smart flip floppery of the cliches into laugh tracks, the fuel runs dry pretty quick. Still it's fun.
Rated 21 Apr 2010
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 05 Apr 2010
83
88th
The first half of this movie drags a little bit, & occasionally the jokes fall flat, but this films awesome second half really saves it. Some great fight scenes, satisfying gore, & a dash of cinematic style make this very enjoyable. Cage and Moretz steal the show and pretty much lift 'Kick-Ass' to another level all on their own. Good fun. EDIT: Score increased from 79 to 83 as I have seen how much this movie pissed off the UK Newspaper & sensationalist hate-mongers 'The Daily Mail' :) hahaha...
Rated 05 Apr 2010
saucyjacksaucyjack
Rated 03 May 2010
91
92nd
Simply one of the best comic book movies ever made. Absolutely hilarious and unlike really anything I've ever seen in American cinema (at least in a long, long time). Features the resurrection of Nic Cage, acting genius. Must see!!!
Rated 03 May 2010
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 26 Aug 2010
55
27th
Christopher Mintz-Plasse should be pulled apart by wild horses.
Rated 26 Aug 2010
timmotimmo
Rated 28 Apr 2010
80
44th
Overrated by my peers and underrated by critics, it shows that McLovin can, in fact, act, and that directorial control is necessary even in a hero movie. The problem is that the film is billed as a comedy; it's not. There are laughs sprinkled throughout, but it's much more of a coming-of-age action movie than anything else. Very enjoyable, though, and totally worth seeing.
Rated 28 Apr 2010
mikedadudemikedadude
Rated 27 Mar 2010
87
96th
*Possible Spoiler Review* Any film which has a small child say the word "cunt" before brutally murdering around half a dozen people is instantly a great film in my eyes.
Rated 27 Mar 2010
ewp805ewp805
Rated 18 Apr 2010
72
52nd
Entertaining, but bogged down by poor writing and one terribly misplaced soundtrack. My god the soundtrack is bad. The theme from For a Few Dollars More? The theme from the Banana Splits Show?! Seriously?! The Banana Splits?! Did I mention the soundtrack was bad?
Rated 18 Apr 2010
leekennleekenn
Rated 13 Apr 2010
83
77th
A brutal, hysterical, almost perfectly balanced blend of comedy and violence gives this film the edge it needs to deliver a strong emotional punch as its rabbit in the hat. Seriously recommended viewing. Only The Dark Knight and possibly Watchmen can claim to be better superhero movies. Having aged a little in the years since its release, and with the shock value perhaps a little, well less shocking, this probably wouldn't entertain me quite as much anymore, but it's still a good film for sure.
Rated 13 Apr 2010
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 17 Apr 2010
16
3rd
A fun concept executed horribly because of characters with a faulty moral compass who barely blink an eye at murder, a plot that falls on its face as it oscillates between reality-based satire and absurd comical ultra-violence (sacrificing unique style in lieu of pushing the hard R envelope), trite pop-culture references/soundtrack, and a failure to break the mold of typical superhero films even though the comic provides a more unorthodox, satisfying conclusion. Maurice DuBois should be ashamed.
Rated 17 Apr 2010
bownBown
Rated 27 Mar 2010
78
46th
This movie was exactly what I expected, total dumb fun....and then it just got completely ridiculously hilarious. I loved how stylised it was, and although it did KIND OF bug me how much it glorified violence, I was enjoying myself too much to give a massive amount of a shit.
Rated 27 Mar 2010
melvin_smifMelvin Smif
Rated 02 May 2010
80
88th
The general public will likely be thrown for a loop with this flick. It'll be all fun and games until violence really kicks in. Hell I loved it, I got exactly what I was expecting.
Rated 02 May 2010
stripyStripy
Rated 17 May 2010
88
85th
I am literally blown away by how madly awesome this is. A completely different look on the superhero theme like Watchmen, but just as brilliantly pulled off.
Rated 17 May 2010
doctor7doctor7
Rated 26 Apr 2010
70
52nd
Kick-Ass is a mess, an entertaining mess, but a mess none the less. It combines two polar opposite genres: on one hand it claims to be a "what if" tale about a regular guy becoming a super hero. However, on the other, it has characters with supernatural abilities and supernatural technology right out of the fictional comic books. On a whole Kick-Ass never decides what kind of movie it wants to be. Thankfully it has a strong cast, even Nicholas Cage who I normally detest, making it worthwhile.
Rated 26 Apr 2010
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 16 Apr 2010
37
34th
Feels like it's running on fumes, a collection of half-baked ideas delivered in an utterly predictable fashion.
Rated 16 Apr 2010
ytadelYtadel
Rated 19 Apr 2010
7
84th
Lives up to its title. Some of the most pure fun I had in a movie theater in 2010.
Rated 19 Apr 2010
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 27 Jul 2010
80
84th
Hollywood strangles creativity but occasionally something so absurd gets made outside those boundaries that it just blows your mind. The great thing is this opens up with a lame tv show premise of a dorky "real world" costumed hero and changes gears into dark comedy and over the top grindhouse style action with a demented twist. I was not surprised to find out who the bent comic writers are behind this and it is brilliant. It also has one of Nicolas Cage's top 3 roles. "Take cover child!"
Rated 27 Jul 2010
biedronskiBiedronski
Rated 17 Apr 2010
90
94th
Along the lines of Death to Smoochy. A pretty serious and intense story that revolves around a rediculous premise. I highly enjoyed it. The only thing I would change would be to have the movie renamed Hit-Girl. She was fantastic, I could watch her kill bad guys for hours.
Rated 17 Apr 2010
jack_parsonsjack parsons
Rated 18 Apr 2010
8
60th
I have not read the comic and I knew nothing about this story. Although I didn't care for the protagonist, this film was still exactly what I wanted. Nicholas Cage was great, and Hit Girl stole the show! I find it ridiculous that top critics such as Ebert all of a sudden become moralists after seeing Hit Girl destroy 11 or 12 men in a hall way with no mental consequences. I guess everyone forgot Kick-Ass is indeed a film, a very very fun film with the best gratuitous violence to date!
Rated 18 Apr 2010
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 09 Apr 2010
100
90th
When loads of individual parts that could each on their own make a movie worthwhile pile upon each other and come together seamlessly you know you have a winner. Possibly the best superhero film I have ever seen, and shockingly probably the best performance of Nic Cage's career (among an overall great cast). He has, despite all his ridiculous shenanigans the past decade, re-won my respect in a matter of hours. My early bet for most entertaining film of 2010, and certainly most kick-ass.
Rated 09 Apr 2010
antitypeantitype
Rated 13 Jun 2010
80
73rd
Superhero deconstruction is obvious, yet just subversive enough to be entertaining. It's giddily violent to the point of nihilism (or, as Ebert puts it, "morally reprehensible"), devoid of any vital message or theme, aiming only to indulge in its absurdly fetishistic view of superheroism. Takes itself a bit too seriously, perhaps (despite its constant hilarity), but this also allows its low-down and dirty style to reach some lofty heights. Thrilling pulp decadence.
Rated 13 Jun 2010
stewballStewball
Rated 23 Apr 2010
80
80th
OK, I noticed the R rating, but it didn't sink in until the very talented and younger-looking than her 14 years, Chloë Moretz, started icing bad guys and slinging expletives around that I began to give this super-hero comedy the seriousness it deserves. It has as much substance as fun, neither of which were done real justice in the trailers--which is as it should be. Great use of music.
Rated 23 Apr 2010
kavuKavu
Rated 16 Apr 2010
87
89th
One of the few comic book movies that actually manages to rise above it's source. Vaughn's skilled directing was the biggest surprise.
Rated 16 Apr 2010
kmcneilKMcNeil
Rated 17 Apr 2010
7
70th
Needed more Hit Girl and Big Daddy and less Kick-Ass and Red Mist. Other than that solid.
Rated 17 Apr 2010
johnnyzombieJohnnyZombie
Rated 04 May 2010
75
34th
Entertaining enough, but the deconstruction is really shallow. Not much more to it beyond, "Umm, so if real teens became super-heroes, they would, like, get hurt and stuff." Would have been much more solid if it had decided to be either a deconstruction, straight-up superhero movie, or an insane actioneer (like Crank or Wanted). Would have also worked if they'd had a better combination of the three.
Rated 04 May 2010
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 18 Apr 2010
68
83rd
The teenage raunchy comedy meets the superhero movie. I was expecting an enjoyable time, but this has some actual emotion, along with some of the most epic fight scenes this side of the Matrix. The soundtrack, though, is very random, as is some of the conclusion.
Rated 18 Apr 2010
murravenerMurravener
Rated 01 May 2010
68
16th
A film that didn't know what it wanted to be, caught somewhere in between the worst traits of Superbad and Kill Bill.
Rated 01 May 2010
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 20 Sep 2010
75
52nd
kick-ass has a great concept, but the title character simply does not live up to his name, and nick cage doesn't have enough screen time so that only leaves hit girl to pick up the slack. it's not that she's not awesome, she just can't hold up this movie all on her own. so all that combined with an average script and ok action and sparse comedy pull this down from a movie that should have been great. that an i hate christopher mintz-plasse with a passion.
Rated 20 Sep 2010
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 13 Oct 2010
83
89th
For a comic book movie hater like me, this was finally the perversion of the genre which made me sit up and cheer. Liked the violence and comedic edge; didn't so much like the happy ending and resolution. I thought Matthew Vaughn handled the material well and, at times, with great visual panache. The actors were just about acceptable, with Aaron Johnson the standout for his goofy bemused expression. I'll watch this over *****man any day.
Rated 13 Oct 2010
simpliciosimplicio
Rated 20 Apr 2010
65
36th
Better at being meta than at being good, there are some fun inversions of superhero tropes in Kick-Ass, and the extremity of its violence is fitting, but there's never a great balance between the action and school elements. The teenagers don't feel believable (much of the script reads like a Newsweek story about kids on the internet), and the action scenes have to be too heavily edited to conceal the realities of using a 12 year old action lead. It's fun enough with the brain turned off though.
Rated 20 Apr 2010
paradiselostParadiselost
Rated 09 May 2010
75
57th
Unfortunately the movie does not maintain it's own premise when it has hit-girl performing gravity-defying leaps and kills.
Rated 09 May 2010
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 04 Aug 2013
95
98th
A "Kick-Ass" movie that manages to combines real laughs with an incredibly violent, and really threatening storyline. This pulls no punches in either department and it is a real credit to Vaughn for managing to balance things beautifully. This could so easily have been a geeky comedy about a boys superhero fantasy, or it could have been a charmless, violent bloodbath. It was neither and helped by a really strong cast who are simply irresistible, this is everything a superhero movie should be.
Rated 04 Aug 2013
dakota99Dakota99
Rated 13 Aug 2018
9
95th
Ah yes, perhaps my favorite super heroish film yet. Kick Ass is very grounded in reality, and quite relatable to who you ask (including me) in his persona. That is easily my favorite thing to this movie. Chloe Grace-Moretz and Cage are quite amazing too, their chemistry is something else. Along with this, the film is quite brutal and bleak. It doesn't hold back and it's refreshing to see this kind of genre take chances instead of being PG-13. I find this quite unique to say the least.
Rated 13 Aug 2018
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 21 Jun 2010
75
80th
Wow, I think this is the most entertaining movie of the year, and what a daring entertainment! It's absurd in its violence and profane dialogue, helped by a colorful and vigorous visual. Like a Kill Bill for kids... oh, wait, this is rated R!
Rated 21 Jun 2010
acfowleracfowler
Rated 14 May 2012
91
85th
So much fun. Exceeded expectations for sure.
Rated 14 May 2012
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 22 Jun 2010
58
34th
It starts out decent enough, but every deviation from the comic (yes, I'm one of 'those' people) made the film less interesting and seemed only to be included as crowd-pleaser. Once we have a finale with a jetpack and bazooka I even felt a bit embarassed to be watching it. The film is good from a stylish point of view (I really enjoyed some of the scene transitions) but it dragged in places and the ending was just painful. Might've enjoyed it more without knowing the comic.
Rated 22 Jun 2010
spookeyspookey
Rated 28 Apr 2010
85
84th
Entertaining split of peter parker like nerd becomes hero comedy and well choreographed kill-bill style action sequences. Each time you grow expectation with the films mood, it changes things up entirely. Furthermore, the entire 9 year old killer girl thing is so fucked up that it makes the scenes a degree more interesting. Also Nicholas Cage gets to do something he's good at again. I hope they set him on fire on every next movie he's in.
Rated 28 Apr 2010
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 09 May 2010
88
70th
Hey "Scary Movie" team, take a look at "Kick-Ass" that's the way a parody has to look like. Kick Ass never takes itself too serious but on the hand it strikes with some really cool fight- and action scenes. Nicolas Cage is quiet cool as an weapon obsessed super hero and the other actors have potencial, too. all in all a recommendable comeady flick!
Rated 09 May 2010
pieterpronkpieterpronk
Rated 26 Apr 2010
70
35th
This movie can't decide if invincible superheroes do (hitgirl) or don't (kick-ass) exist. After the first half hour the hero named Kick-Ass has no real role to play in this movie anymore, and the movie suddenly changes lead-role and story. So the first half of the movie doesn't need the second half of the movie and vice versa.
Rated 26 Apr 2010
netmonknetmonk
Rated 10 Apr 2010
94
96th
Fun, violent, inventive, smart, and a helluva good time in a movie theatre. You need to be able to laugh at a cool eleven year old kid who chops off legs and torture scenes, and the "red mist" character is just not as well thought out and played as the rest - but at least if you enjoyed Zombieland I believe you'd enjoy this as well.
Rated 10 Apr 2010
cherroristcherrorist
Rated 12 May 2010
64
32nd
Works wonderful for the first part of the movie, but loses (or better yet shifts) focus when Hit-Girl appears - from superhero satire into more-less Watchmen type od superhero flick. First part promises a really great movie, but in the end you're left with enjoyable but forgetful watch
Rated 12 May 2010
purgatospurgatos
Rated 11 Oct 2011
60
31st
I was expecting a straight up comedy and definitely would have been much happier if I'd got it. The comedic portions were by far the highlights of the movie.
Rated 11 Oct 2011
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 03 Jan 2011
80
52nd
Kick-Ass is action-packed, funny and completely over the top making it a very, very enjoyable movie. It does drag in a few spots but it was refreshing to see a much darker and violent comic book movie come out.
Rated 03 Jan 2011
nearphotisonNearphotison
Rated 29 Apr 2010
90
93rd
The characters are vivid and relateable, the story is exciting and surprisingly deep, and the action more than lives up to the movie's title. Fun from start to finish, even if it does get a little over-the-top towards the end.
Rated 29 Apr 2010
lunheurlunheur
Rated 12 May 2010
65
39th
Nicolas Cage used perfectly here.
Rated 12 May 2010
ozonepaulozonepaul
Rated 23 Jan 2012
97
91st
This is as quirky as it gets. I'm pretty surprised someone was happy to finance it. For kids it's brutal, for adults is bizarre, for beeing an art movie too much blockbuster glitter all over it, for beeing a blockbuster it's ......... just way too off the chart strange. No way there was any test screening. 100% future cult movie. Fantastically odd and very likeable. I loved it.
Rated 23 Jan 2012
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 21 Apr 2010
84
65th
A fun romp that suffers slightly in the writing department but makes up for it in energy and performances. Aaron Johnson does a great job as Kick-Ass, while Nic Cage and Chloe Moretz steal the show. It seems less a standalone movie than a setup for a sequel, but one that I gladly look forward to.
Rated 21 Apr 2010
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 21 Apr 2010
75
74th
Stylish and bloody, but Hit Girl was a way more interesting character than the nebbish Kick-Ass. Nic Cage's Adam West impression is pretty funny, too.
Rated 21 Apr 2010
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 13 Jan 2011
71
51st
Has some great laughs and the action scenes are pretty good, but it's also uneven and seems to be unable to decide what it wants to be. The main character isn't the most interesting of the characters on display, so sometimes he makes it drag when it's solely focused on him. But it does reach such a level of absurdity at the climax that it's hard not to enjoy.
Rated 13 Jan 2011
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 08 May 2010
81
64th
For the entire second half I kept wondering why it completely gave up on its premise, but I can't deny I was entertained and (appropriately) mildly disturbed. Cage hamming it up is excellent and while the message is kind of a mess there's still some interesting food for thought.
Rated 08 May 2010
worstcasesceworstcasesce
Rated 11 Jan 2011
1
0th
There's some great action sequences here and it starts great, but it's too ludicrous for the "what if" theme, it's too navel-gazing for the serious moments, and Hit-Girl is essentially a murderous child soldier. It's cool, but it's tonally idiotic and morally... not despicable... but certainly wonky and fucked up in a way I can't put my finger on.
Rated 11 Jan 2011
mini_tMini-T
Rated 07 Jun 2012
88
82nd
Big Daddy's death was awesome! Refreshing, funny and action-packed is all I can say about this film. Looking forward to a sequel.
Rated 07 Jun 2012
soaromsoarom
Rated 11 Mar 2011
95
95th
This movie starting as a magical realism piece/teenage fantasy falls on you like an exhilaration bomb, leaving you to dream of vigilantism and greatness.
Rated 11 Mar 2011
antidood1antidood1
Rated 09 Apr 2013
90
97th
I love this movie more than I should, but goddammit, the dialogue, the visual style, the humor, and above all, the insanely violent fight scenes... this movie might have set a new definition of fun for me, and it's addicting!
Rated 09 Apr 2013
saywhatagainSayWhatAgain
Rated 20 Nov 2011
89
68th
Holy S***! This movie is extremely entertaining. I didn't have the highest expectations, but damn, did it deliver!?
Rated 20 Nov 2011
zarkonZarkon
Rated 17 Apr 2010
80
53rd
I went into the theatre knowing nothing about the comic or film, so the big reveal of Hit Girl and Big Daddy was pretty great, and they remain scene-stealers for the rest of the film. Wasn't too fond of the protagonist, though -- I realize this is a comicbook movie, but Kick Ass's love interest subplot was one of the most cringe-inducing, least interesting plots ever, and it was just for a handful of throwaway jokes.
Rated 17 Apr 2010
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 22 Jan 2013
94
93rd
If only all super hero movies could be this kick-ass. The cast was perfect in this, and finally they utilized Nick Cage to his best purpose... being a total weirdo. The show-stealer in this was Chloe Moretz. She is incredible. The action sequences are amazing and most of this movie kept me in rapt attention. I just love a good dark comedy/action film. I can't wait until the sequel and I think Matthew Vaughn can't do wrong. He has put out some excellent movies so far. Keep it up!
Rated 22 Jan 2013
maddogmaddog
Rated 16 Apr 2010
81
71st
First of all, most badass little girl ever, in a movie. But it fails in one big way. Mostly through the movie they try and portray the gritty realism of what would happen to a vigilante. Toward the end, they have that little girl so kickass, taking some very poor risks (and succeeding, I'm reminded of Star Wars stormtroopers for the baddies!), making poor choices, and it just takes away from one of the big themes. That said... funny, entertaining, compelling. But no masterpiece.
Rated 16 Apr 2010
wicheWiche
Rated 15 May 2010
72
63rd
Great acting, funny and great action scenes, but in between disappointing at times. Completely over the top as should be expected. The little girl is awesome, as is Nicolas Cage. They scenes they're in are pure fun to watch but the whole kick-ass person is rather a disappointment imo. Exept this, I must say: great pacing, especially towards the end and a final scene in which I haven't even blinked I guess.
Rated 15 May 2010
dschmittDSchmitt
Rated 18 Apr 2010
10
7th
This movie completely lost the message from the comic. It turned Big Daddy from the villain into the hero. It turned Hit Girl from the victim into another hero. It turned Kick-ass from the protagonist to just a guy. It lost the message and became just a bloody action revenge-porn movie.
Rated 18 Apr 2010
crayonCRAYON
Rated 16 Dec 2010
50
13th
I liked the comic a lot more, and I didn't really care for the comic.
Rated 16 Dec 2010
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 17 Sep 2011
72
62nd
There's plenty of things to like here but Nic Cage's take on the old Adam West Batman role is so hilarious that it's hard to think of anything else. But yeah, it's all awesome.
Rated 17 Sep 2011
sieghardtSieghardt
Rated 03 Dec 2010
90
95th
I went in expecting little more than a superhero parody with cheap laughs but it delivered so much more. Excellently written with fantastic performances, Chloe Moretz in particular stood out, perfectly portraying the tiny terror Hit Girl.
Rated 03 Dec 2010
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 24 May 2010
75
56th
I enjoy this genre. Always will. But, I'll also never cease to detest how film adaptations change VERY INTEGRAL PARTS of the original canon of work. Exhibit a-million -- a pivotal story point with Dave and Katie. In the comic, when Kick-Ass reveals himself as Dave, Katie has her then-boyfriend Carl beat him up, and then texts Dave a picture of her sucking Carl's cock. But in the movie, it's a typical Hollywood lovey-dovey cop-out. Film also makes bad music choices, but, entertaining nonetheless.
Rated 24 May 2010
miss_jesusmiss jesus
Rated 13 Sep 2010
49
33rd
Good cinematography, fine acting, and a decent premise. On the other hand, the narration tries to place the film as being smart and self-aware; it's all talk. The lead character for most of the film is the least interesting person in it--he's like Spider-Man with twice the whining and none of the accomplishments. The other characters' behavior makes no sense because they only exist to affect Dave and his precious emo feelings.
Rated 13 Sep 2010
movieboymovieboy
Rated 01 Sep 2011
72
86th
I didn't expect to like this movie. The plot is really lame, but it's still one of the coolest superhero movies. HitGirl is the best!
Rated 01 Sep 2011
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 05 Jan 2013
1
4th
another wet dream for dorky virgins across the land, less interested in subverting clichés and providing thematic resonance than the usual games of spot-the-reference, plus an increasingly strained pursuit of self-deprecating laughs and cheap shocks. worrying that the film's paltry soul lies in hit girl's relationship with her father, given that she's a transparently provocative gimmick created to provide a stale, cautious narrative with some much needed impudence and flair.
Rated 05 Jan 2013
cahadras1Cahadras1
Rated 02 Oct 2010
81
61st
cool
Rated 02 Oct 2010
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 19 Apr 2010
85
87th
This was a pretty awesome movie. It molds humor, action, ridiculousness and realism together wonderfully. In a time where action movies like this often get "dumbed down" so they'll get a PG-13 rating, it's great to see a movie stay true to it's source (in terms of violence and language) and take the R Rating. My only real complaint was that the villain was pretty cliched, but the actor was good enough were it didn't bother me too much as I watched it. Fully endorse for fans of comic book movies.
Rated 19 Apr 2010
sonicyouthxSonicYouthX
Rated 24 Apr 2010
94
77th
Kick-Ass features over-the-top violence, lots of funny moments, a great soundtrack, an involving and sometimes pretty deep story, many interesting characters. But it is Hit-Girl who is the obvious star of this movie, and as such, she elevates the movie from being really good to excellent. Morally reprehensible? Maybe. Incredible, adrenaline-releasing fun? Indeed.
Rated 24 Apr 2010
jeffhjeff_h
Rated 20 Apr 2010
5
41st
overrated, but not the worst
Rated 20 Apr 2010
snazzSnazz
Rated 31 Jul 2010
80
87th
Not the realistic superhero movie I felt it was sold to be, but screw that when it does such a tremendous job doing what is does: Humor, action and almost over-the-top kick-ass scenes!
Rated 31 Jul 2010
garethmgarethm
Rated 17 Apr 2010
84
76th
Completely brutal but fantastically funny, an excellent blend of comedy and violence. The costumes and characters were ridiculously hilarious but despite never taking itself too seriously a range of savage slow motion sequences and a loud over the top sound track provide a real cutting edge. Completely refreshing !
Rated 17 Apr 2010
tangooooooTangoooooo
Rated 10 Apr 2010
82
71st
Just the right amount of Cage, loved the Adam West impersonation
Rated 10 Apr 2010
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 23 Feb 2011
71
37th
The all-too-obvious cultural references get tiresome fast, as if Vaughn is trying to be Tarantino but didn't have as deep a well to draw from. It's often TOO tongue-in-cheek; although I do prefer my superhero movies not to take themselves so damn seriously, this one is a little high on the "nudge nudge wink wink" meter. The movie needs to figure out what it's trying to say, but I had some fun with it, and there is something compellingly disturbing about a little girl creating homicidal carnage.
Rated 23 Feb 2011
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 30 Dec 2010
95
98th
Hilarious parody of the genre with tons of love. The titular char's Peter Parker-meets-American Pie story to Cage's (who I normally hate) Adam West dramatic..pause..portrayal it's pure fun. Full of pop culture jokes strong enough to last more than 6 months, cool soundtrack and nice direction. Only sour point was Hit-Girl; her dialogue full of "cunts" and "enormous cocks" was unneccesary. She could have been a good char without the shock-value of making her a foul-mouthed pedo-preteen fantasy.
Rated 30 Dec 2010
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 16 Apr 2010
65
47th
Crude, Violent (though not as much as I expected), corny, and insanely fun. The antithesis of most comic book movies these days, and it's really refreshing. Just don't go in expecting oscar worthy stuff based on the high ratings.
Rated 16 Apr 2010
realmacgyverRealMacgyver
Rated 04 Apr 2010
90
94th
Not perfect as it plods a bit in places due to having to set up origins and stuff, but some brilliant scenes and an amazing last act. Really amazing last act.
Rated 04 Apr 2010
kusanagiKusanagi
Rated 11 May 2010
85
86th
One of the rare occasions that a parody is better than some of its source content. Ha, this is better than Nick Cage's first comic book outing, that's for sure.
Rated 11 May 2010
eunmaceunmac
Rated 05 Oct 2010
95
99th
Thought it was going to be dumb. I was sooo wrong - loved every second of it.
Rated 05 Oct 2010
baggerBagger
Rated 24 May 2012
71
54th
It lives up to its name, but also goes a bit off the rails. I personally thought Hit Girl and Nic Cage were a weird mix of underused and overexposed.
Rated 24 May 2012
gogokaingogokain
Rated 18 Apr 2010
85
92nd
Hey look, a movie with a kid that doesn't suck, that's rare.
Rated 18 Apr 2010
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 09 Jul 2014
70
70th
A frequently funny take on the superhero genre as long as you don't try to take any of it too seriously. I loved Chloe Grace Moretz as the totally over the top Hit Girl. Several hilarious and awkward moments and a lot of over the top action. I was surprised to like it. It feels like a guilty pleasure, because there was a lot of stupid stuff to ignore. Big Daddy was also comical and amusing. Entertaining silly fun.
Rated 09 Jul 2014
jakeaestheteJakeAesthete
Rated 18 May 2011
32
28th
Did anyone else realize that this is basically like a multimillion dollar Hollywood version of Save the Green Planet!, and probably just as weird and subversive as that would imply? I'm not going to say that it is as good or as funny as Observe and Report, but for a Hollywood "comedy" it's not too far from being on the same wavelength.
Rated 18 May 2011
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 27 Aug 2010
60
63rd
Good Movie
Rated 27 Aug 2010
nunstranglernunstrangler
Rated 18 Jul 2010
71
60th
Ultra-violent and controversial, it's also funny, well acted and directed, and satisfying as parody and straight-up action flick. Definitely not for the kiddies.
Rated 18 Jul 2010
whatismynamewhatismyname
Rated 06 Feb 2011
65
63rd
As with Let Me In, it was all about Chloe Moretz. Other than her scenes, the film was kind of a drag. Not boring at any time, but something was missing and I'm not sure what.
Rated 06 Feb 2011
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 12 Feb 2012
87
54th
I thought this was great. It's vulgar, violent, and fairly realistic take on superheroes. All of the acting is good and Vaughn's directing is good as well. Pretty funny and pretty dark, with some likable characters. Worth watching if you haven't seen it already.
Rated 12 Feb 2012
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 06 Oct 2010
40
27th
A 'novelty' superhero movie that's decent entertainment and well cast, but every bit as mindnumbingly stupid as the next superhero movie. Despite its delusions of meaningfulness, it offers little more than a fix for the teenage consumer's need to drool over slapstick violence. I give it extra points for using The Sparks' This Town in the soundtrack.
Rated 06 Oct 2010
skiewulfyskiewulfy
Rated 25 May 2010
60
79th
The problem with nearly all origin stories is that the making of superheroes is almost always more interesting then where they go next. Before turning into a conventional action film, Kick Ass starts out as a tragicomedy of a teen trying to bring his daydreams into reality. More time spent on the main character would have been nice, especially since watching a little girl kill someone loses novelty quickly.
Rated 25 May 2010

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