Kick-Ass

This is not a kids’ movie. You think that would be obvious considering that the word ass is in the title, and it’s not referring to a playful donkey, but apparently not. Also, if you’re one of those numerous people I’ve heard say they thought this is a kiddy flick, check the rating foolio! It’s rated R. Not R as in a Roaring good time for the whole family, or R as in Run, don’t walk with your toddlers to this film, but R as in you’re Risking getting kicked out of the theater if you are under 17. So now that we have that cleared up, go see this movie. Honestly, I wouldn’t even bother reading the rest of this blog. But, since I’ve already seen it, I can take the time to write it.

This movie is relevant. Not in the way that superheroes are now strutting around the streets of your city, but in that the humor and characters are what’s funny now. This is a movie in the tradition of Superbad. This is Superbad 2.0. Superbad 2.0 with superheroes. I know! It sounds awesome! Why are you not at the theater already? Oh, right, because I’m so charming and you can’t leave without knowing what other brilliant and witty things I’m going to say. Keeping the dream alive baby.

Of course, the whole socially awkward teenage boy bit has sort of been done to death, but at least the dorks/coolest people you will ever see in this movie are really entertaining to watch. The main character is completely endearing and you can’t help being entirely drawn in by his story. Let me just say it’s not a normal story, and that’s part of what’s great. Another part is that he frickin’ dresses up like a superhero! The combination of pure reality and comic book style melodrama makes this film a joy to watch. Anytime you begin to get swept into the fantasy of the movie, you’re hit with the authenticity of real life problems. The little girl superhero (the one who may have made you believe that this was a kids’ movie) is the most violent character in the film. At first this is weird. But, then, it’s amazing. I mean she kills a lot of people. Like there is blood everywhere. This is definitely a violent movie, but it honestly didn't really bother me. Normally, you might say that that reflects poorly on me, but everyone in the theater was cracking up, so if you feel like being critical, blame society. Did I mention Nicolas Cage is in this movie too? Neat, but not a big deal. Basically, it's fun to watch. Which you should know already because you should already be in the theater!