Beginning with differences from the source material and the actual film. Some of the differences are big and some you totally don't even notice. Overall I feel that changing the source material gives the film more to root for and it really worked for the medium and a more general audience. The most important thing though is that the film truly keeps the spirit of the comics, it is brutal, it is grotesque, it is vulgar and it is out right hilarious.
I've always felt the story of Kick-Ass is very original, I have yet to see a super hero story like this. Everyone is human, there are no super powers, just the ability to take a beating. So as you can imagine if a normal kid tries to fight crime he is going to get his ass handed to him, and that is exactly how it goes. This film is full of laughs and awesome fight scenes. Every character is very enjoyable. Without getting into spoilers this story is probably going to surprise you if you haven't seen it and judged it only by the trailers.
I really enjoyed the style this film was shot in. The action pieces are wonderfully set up with quick cuts but at times still allowing the wonderful panning shots where you can see every punch and bullet penetrating flesh. This is a very gritty and raw film. Matthew Vaughn was a wonderful pick for the directors seat on this project and I couldn't be anymore thrilled with the outcome. Having only a few other movies under his belt he proves that he knows how to set up an action film while also delivering plenty of laughs and story.
All of the performances in this film are top notch, everyone is wonderful in their given roles, I have absolutely no complaints. I would like to especially mention Nicholas Cage as most people I feel almost every movie he is in he plays a very bland character with no life, he plays Nicholas Cage, but in this movie he is Big Daddy. This is by far Nicholas Cage's best role since Raising Arizona, he embodies the character with an odd sense of humor but with enough bad ass to make the Punisher and Batman run in fear. The other amazing performance I'd like to point out is Chloe Moretz who plays Big Daddy's daughter Hit Girl, this little girl has an amazing future ahead of her in the film industry and she is truly the star of the show in this movie. Haven't laughed so hard in a long time but when I saw this small child cut off a grown man's head I was laughing hysterically.
THE VERDICT: A-
This isn't the greatest movie ever made but it sure is fun as all hell. This is my favorite movie of the year so far. I recommend checking it out while its still in theaters. This film is also one of the few movies that have been independently filmed before finding a studio, so support this film. Also support the comics which are also independently published. So get ready for some laughs and decapitations, its one hell of a ride!
Side note: The sequel to the comics will be coming out in October which will eventually be a sequel to the movie so go to your comic stores and be on the look out for them. They are a great read, I promise.
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