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Kick-Ass (2010) 7.7
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Metascore: 66/100
Reviews: 794 user | 437 critic | 38 from Metacritic.com Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a super-hero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so. Director:Matthew Vaughn |
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| Aaron Taylor-Johnson | ... |
Dave Lizewski /
Kick-Ass
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| Deborah Twiss | ... | ||
| Lyndsy Fonseca | ... | ||
| Sophie Wu | ... | ||
| Elizabeth McGovern | ... | ||
| Christopher Mintz-Plasse | ... | ||
| Stu 'Large' Riley | ... |
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Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan with a few friends and who lives alone with his father. His life is not very difficult and his personal trials not that overwhelming. However, one day he makes the simple decision to become a super-hero even though he has no powers or training. Written by Daniel J. Leary
Plot Keywords:
comic book | reference to batman | female killer | narrated by character | hit in the crotch |Taglines:
I can't see through walls. But I can kick your ass. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong brutal violence throughout, pervasive language, sexual content, nudity and some drug use - some involving children | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
16 April 2010 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Ateini cia arba gausi i duda! See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£3,881,704 (UK) (2 April 2010)Gross:
$48,043,505 (USA) (25 June 2010)Company Credits
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Dave Lizewski: I always wondered why nobody did it before me. I mean, all those comic books, movies, TV shows. You think that one eccentric loner would've made himself a costume. I mean, is everyday life really so exciting? Are schools and offices so thrilling that I'm the only one who fantasized about this? Come on, be honest with yourself. At some point in our lives we all wanna be a superhero.
Dave Lizewski: That's not me,by the way. That's some Armenia guy with a history of mental health problems.
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(Liam Howlett / Manfred Mann / Peter Thomas)
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Use of "One Way Glass" by Manfred Mann's Earth Band courtesy of Creature Music Ltd.
Dave Grohl appears courtesy of Roswell/RCA Records
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Evan Peters and Aaron Taylor Johnson star alongside each other; Peters would go on to play Quicksilver in X - Men: Days of Future Past (2014), whilst Taylor Johnson would play Quicksilver in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). Despite playing he same characters, it is not the same Quicksilver, Peters is in the X-Men universe and Taylor Johnson is in the MCU. See more »Goofs
After Hit Girl in schoolgirl uniform shoots her way into the lobby of Damico's building, she pulls her roller suitcase and sets it near the elevator perpendicular to the wall. Then Hit Girl is shown at a different angle, and the suitcase is now at an angle and almost parallel to the wall. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Dave Lizewski: I always wondered why nobody did it before me. I mean, all those comic books, movies, TV shows. You think that one eccentric loner would've made himself a costume. I mean, is everyday life really so exciting? Are schools and offices so thrilling that I'm the only one who fantasized about this? Come on, be honest with yourself. At some point in our lives we all wanna be a superhero.
Dave Lizewski: That's not me,by the way. That's some Armenia guy with a history of mental health problems.
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Stand Up(Liam Howlett / Manfred Mann / Peter Thomas)
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Performed by The Prodigy
Licensed courtesy of Cooking Vinyl
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I've first heard about Kick-Ass and been waiting to see it since November 2009. After I began to read the comics and they were very good! I'm just very happy I got the chance to finally see the movie yesterday at 10:30 pm. I have never done a review for a movie before, but I'll try to explain my opinions well.
Let me just say that Kick-Ass is nothing like any other superhero movie out there. It's not even like any other action/comedy/suspense movie you'll view out there!
I loved Dave/Kick-Ass' character because he relates to most teens these days. He was very silly, slow but smart, and was just totally outrageously funny and had quirky lines. I thought Aaron Johnson played his part perfectly well. Especially the hilarious but 'kick-ass' fight scenes he was in. When I first saw Red Mist, I already loved him. He was a spoiled, annoying and conceited kid. And Christopher Mintz-Plasse did a very great job at portraying that type of character. It was definitely something different than 'McLovin' and much more of an interesting character brought to the table! Hit-Girl was absolutely amazing and ridiculously insane! I loved her and I'm pretty sure the audience did too. She can be so innocent and sweet as a regular child, but when she's in her mask and hardcore crime-fighting purple outfit she's just stunningly awesome! No one is like Hit-Girl, and I can yell that to anyone! Chloe Moretz is an amazing actress and she seems like she has a very bright future ahead of her. I admire her acting and her movies. Lastly, Big Daddy was not only the most hardcore character in the film, but he had to do a lot with the plot and storyline. Not to mention his super funny Adam West impressions. I loved Big Daddy, but hated what happened near the end (movie and comic-wise).
Kick-Ass the most exhilarating, jaw-dropping, and the most hilarious movie I've ever seen in my 16 years! I loved every single moment in the film and found most of the humor very funny. Before seeing the movie, I got a little scared that it might be just another 'let down' or 'walk-out' movie I'd have to deal with. But it wasn't. It was very perfectly entertaining and satisfying for me in many ways. Kick-Ass is definitely one my favorite films ever, and it was just simply the most amazing and hilarious film nobody can't miss! Not to mention that it was just super fun and exciting just like riding a roller-coaster! This is the perfect superhero movie anyone would enjoy.
Thank you America, for not letting me down on this one!