I have always liked movies, I even toyed with majoring in film at one point. Decided against that course of action but my love for movies continued. I recently sat down and watched Kick-Ass. Kick-Ass is a movie that follows the story of a young boy who simply wants to know why people don't try to help when they see something wrong. He also wants to know why there is not a real superhero around helping, regardless of no special powers or Batman equipment.
The young boy decides to become a superhero or rather try to be one. He gets a costume and some weapons to use and goes to work. It doesn't go well for him in terms of being a superhero but his life changes and he inspires people while also ticking off a major mob boss. He also encounters two other superheros who are much more skilled and much better armed then he is. His journey through being a superhero also gets him new friends and a relationship with a girl that he thinks is the most beautiful girl in the world.
In terms of the actual making and the meat of the movie it has a good plot and a good score. The comedy is witty and smart without being crude. The special effects are a bit over the top but they seem to be intended to be and add to the comedy value of the movie. The only thing I shy away from with this is that the movie did have a good amount of curse words and lots of blood. Not Gladiator level blood and not Training Day curse word level but still concerning. I have no problem with blood in movies and they amount of it wasn't over the top so it didn't really bother me. However, the curse words did seem a bit unnecessary and somewhere along the way I think the director forgot who the story was about.
Anyways, the movie is pretty solid and its a good comic adaptation. The music works too, it is inspired by John Williams and they had four composers working on it.
Review
Grade-Harvest It!
Highs- Good plot and story line along with smart comedy make this a fun movie to sit down and watch. It also has a bit of a good message if you look hard enough
Lows- Curse words and a bit over the top on blood and some of the action is a little too much. Tends to loose focus near the end.
Rating- R
Kid Friendly? No, its R rating is enough and the blood and curse words are very much there. I would recommend your child be 14 minimum before you let them see this.
Overview- It's good, I would buy it, rent it first though, it is one of those movies that you hate or love.
-Rezler
Grading System
Harvest It!- Get this movie! It is awesome! No time to waste!
Pick It- It's good, get it, it can wait though
It Could Grow- The movie needs work, unless its cheap (19.99) avoid it
Needs Some Cultivating- Don't even get it, it is a waste
It's Dead- Why was it published? Who at the company signed off?
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