Kick-Ass

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Kick-Ass

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2010

1h 57m

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Comedy

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Using his love for comics as inspiration, teenager Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson) decides to reinvent himself as a superhero -- despite a complete lack of special powers. Dave dons a costume, dubs himself "Kick-Ass," and gets to work fighting crime. He joins forces with the father/daughter vigilante team of Big Daddy and Hit Girl, then befriends another fledgling crime-fighter called Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), but a scheming mobster soon puts their alliance to the test.

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Critics Consensus

Not for the faint of heart, Kick-Ass takes the comic adaptation genre to new levels of visual style, bloody violence, and gleeful profanity.

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Kjerstin Johnson

Bitch Media

12/23/2020

Find one review that doesn't say that Hit Girl steals the show. She gets the best scenes, and actually complicates the plot... So, I guess you don't have to pass on Kick-Ass.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

08/30/2018

The plot doesn't add up to much, but doesn't have to, as this is a film defined by its high-energy, go-for-it-whatever, convention-toppling spirit.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/11/2017

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f you're one of the many nerdy high school boys plagued with unpopularity and pimples, you'll adore the underdog story of Kick-Ass. But if you're one of the rest of us, you probably won't.

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

05/27/2025

Even as other elements of the narrative don’t shine so brightly ... one cannot deny the significance of this film on both Vaughn’s career and all the superhero films (subversive or not) that followed.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

08/22/2023

3/4

Given the safe, PG-13-rated tenor of most superhero movies today, something offbeat (and R-rated) like Kick-Ass comes as a shock, albeit a welcome one.

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

07/19/2022

Everything is clever, with irreverent impertinence… devilishly fun. [Full review in Spanish]

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Alex F

@RT75856790 3d

Definitely worth a watch. Some very funny elements, and some good action. An easy, but enjoyable watch.

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Owen P

@HatPimp7337 4d

Pretty funny, rip big daddy. Definitely better than top gun.

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 12

Deu para perceber que o orçamento era baixo, mas mesmo assim foi divertido.

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Cfunk D

@Cfunk2085 Jun 30

Dumb movie that is unbelievable the mob doesn't work lole that

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Joshua R.

@NicLessCage May 9

An All-Timer in my book…perfect blend of comedy, action, violence, music, absurdity. Those unfamiliar with the source material will be blown away a story like this exists in the “super-hero” genre. What makes this film so great? The acting is on point with each actor understanding their character and playing their roles to a “T”. Hit-Girl is an all-time character and Big Daddy couldn’t be played by any one other than Cage. Aaron Taylor Johnson gets his big break here and plays the titular role tremendously. The plot is fun and is a great deviation from traditional superhero origin stories. Couldn’t ask for more from a film going for goofy, intense, and violent all at the same time.

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom Apr 13

Kick-Ass is a great original superhero film that stands out for its bold style, humor, and willingness to break away from traditional superhero formulas. It takes the idea of ordinary people becoming heroes and pushes it into a more realistic, violent, and often hilarious direction. The performances are strong across the board, especially Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the awkward but determined lead and Chloë Grace Moretz as the unforgettable Hit-Girl, who steals nearly every scene she’s in. Nicolas Cage also adds a fun, comic-book energy to the film. What makes the movie work is its mix of brutal action and dark comedy, which keeps it unpredictable and entertaining throughout. While it can be over-the-top at times, that’s part of its unique charm. Overall, it’s a fresh, energetic, and highly entertaining superhero film that helped redefine the genre. I’d rate it an 8/10.

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Synopsis

Using his love for comics as inspiration, teenager Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson) decides to reinvent himself as a superhero -- despite a complete lack of special powers. Dave dons a costume, dubs himself "Kick-Ass," and gets to work fighting crime. He joins forces with the father/daughter vigilante team of Big Daddy and Hit Girl, then befriends another fledgling crime-fighter called Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), but a scheming mobster soon puts their alliance to the test.

Director: Matthew Vaughn
Producer: Matthew Vaughn, Brad Pitt, Tarquin Pack, Kris Thykier, David Reid, Adam Bohling
Screenwriter: Matthew Vaughn, Jane Goldman
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: DMG Entertainment, Marv Films, Plan B Entertainment
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Nudity|Strong Brutal Violence|Sexual Content|Some Drug Use|Some Involving Children)
Genre: Action, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 16, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 3, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $48.0M
Runtime: 1h 57m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS