So… I think I’m still suffering shock from last nights viewing of the newly released hugely controversial, action-packed, violent, non-stop superhero mayhem that is Kick Ass. I certainly feel like I’ve received a whopping, that’s for sure…
But strangely – in a good way. Nothing could have prepared me for this commendably original, entertaining gore-fest (if such a thing exists…) fighting frenzied, action thriller romantic comedy. That’s right; it’s a film that has pretty much succeeded in covering every genre – quite an achievement alone one might say.
And what’s more – it’s genius. The story works (surprisingly) brilliantly - especially considering it is ultimately about a geek kid living his superhero fantasy (something you may think you’ve heard of before, but trust me, Kick Ass is QUITE different…). With an intelligent and insightful reflection on how the whole celeb/internet flurry can begin from a kid with a video phone, to a believable take on how normal individuals - ok, perhaps ‘normal’ isn’t the right word - but how some of the more imaginative people in society may just think heck, why not check out life as a superhero? And actually go through with it, the film has a structure that’s easy to follow and most importantly, is enjoyable – the simple basics that so many films seem to lack nowadays.
Additionally, the characters are strong. No, more than that, they are extreme. And yet, they are also relatable, built up in such a fashion that you care about them even despite the violence they may have just inflicted and the many people they may have just massacred (and that certainly takes some doing…). Without a doubt it is superhero wannabes Big Daddy (Nicholas Cage) and his young daughter Hit Girl (Chloe Moretz) who steal the film with their hilarious anecdotes and contrary blood-filled, highly skilled, synchronised fight sequences- even despite the debate about the necessity of the foul language that pours out of the younger super.
Are the critics right in saying it should be rated 18 not 15? – Possibly. Are the critics right in saying it is inappropriate to have a 11-year-old assassin as one of the main protagonist’s? Again, quite possibly. The fact is this film is gore, gore, gore, backed up with comedy, action, controversy, ultra-violence, drama, and some more gore. And then, possibly, a sprinkling of more gore – you get the picture right? But it’s great – and justice cannot be made through words alone. You’ll just have to go and check it out for yourselves…just be ready for the gore…
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