Kick-Ass

Release date: 26 March 2010
Certificate: 15
Running time: 117 mins
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Starring: Chloe Moretz, Nicholas Cage, Aaron Johnson, Mark Strong, Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Genre: Action/Adventure
Studio: Universal Pictures UK

Kick-Ass tells the story of a young man whose ass probably does get kicked regularly. A geeky type of kid, Dave decides that the world needs a real superhero, and he wants to be the first. So, armed with a bizarre costume, he sets out to save the planet.

Superheroes aren't created overnight, and naturally, Dave needs help as he doesn't possess any super powers at all. He does, however, inspire a whole range of copy-cats, and meets a pair of them who've taken ass-kicking to a whole new level. Hit-Girl and Big Daddy (Chloë Moretz and Nicholas Cage) are the masters and help Dave through many interesting scenarios. He also meets an emerging superhero, Red Mist (Mintz-Plasse), whose allegiance will be put to the test thanks to Red Mist's father, a local mob boss who wants Dave out of the way.

Cue lots of swearing, knife-wielding and shouting as the superheroes tackle the deadly criminals in a race against time.

At times, Kick-Ass is too graphic in its violence, and the young girl using such foul language caused a stir when first released. However, the film is so well-made and so well-written that you almost overlook it. There is an element of humour throughout, as well as a good soundtrack, and I think geeks everywhere will be proud of their new mascot, Kick-Ass. 4/5

Buy, rent or skip? Rent this for a great night in with some friends
Blu-ray or DVD? DVD