Kick-Ass

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$ 96 Million
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Positive Reviews 107
Negative reviews 31
Average Rating 3.5/5
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1.5
It doesnt help that Johnsons performance never turns the emotions of his schlub turned avenger hero into ballast against the wildness around him. Av Club
4.5
Although rooted in superhero fiction, the movie wears its videogame influences surprisingly on its sleeve. Den Of Geek
2.0
It didnt need this much slam bang when it had us at real life superheroics. EW
1.3
And the 11 year old apparently experiences no emotions about this. Rogerebert
4.0
Simply put, KICK ASS is a lot of fun, but its packed with edgy content.Since one of the main characters is a skilled, confident 11 year old girl, watc .. Common Sense Media
3.0
Its an index of how successfully that genre has established itself in the Hollywood mainstream over the past decade that such postmodern, self referen .. Time Out
1.9
Kick Ass masquerades as a raucous tweaking of the modern superhero genre, but like its masked avengers, it too has a secret identitya straightforward, ..
3.8
Too often, movies as besotted with violence as Kick Ass simply ratchet up the action at the expense of everything else.
4.5
The script is extremely smart, subtly changing genres from teen romp through to bloody revenge action movie with ease, allowing the characters to deve .. Screen Daily
4.5
Its a delicious concoction that wont only kick your ass, but will punch you until youre smiling through a bloody mouth and broken teeth. Collider
2.5
Instead, it dwells in some morally hazy netherworld that allows it to be, technically, pretty kickass without being all that much fun.
4.2
But Kick Ass is a phenomenal teen memoir while its only a great summer blockbuster. Paste Magazine
4.0
Kick Ass speaks volumes about where our entertainment is heading. We can either take noisy offense or go along for the grisly and giddy ride. E Film Critic
3.1
Instead Vaughn botches nearly all attempts at grafting the various tones and ultimately delivers a film that wants to have its cake and eat it too wit .. E Film Critic
2.0
The screenplay is a meandering mess containing too many characters and too many subplots that go absolutely nowhere. E Film Critic
1.3
The slaughter, of which there is plenty, has a flip, unreal quality thats less addictive or fun than Vaughn thinks it is, and the movie tosses out nih .. Telegraph
4.0
This shrewd mixture of slick comic book mayhem, unmistakable sweetness and ear splitting profanity is poised to be a popular culture phenomenon becaus ..
5.0
It brings together several popular strains of contemporary moviemaking and combines them into one big, shameless, audacious, compulsively watchable, i .. San Francisco Chronicle
5.0
A ridiculously entertaining, perfectly paced, ultra violent cinematic rush that kicks the places other movies struggle to reach.
4.0
Alternate Take: Kick Ass Movie Review Gleefully amoral and almost sinfully entertaining, Kick Ass is a smart and smart alecky takedown of the superher .. Cinema Blend
2.5
Kick Ass wraps itself realism, promising to show us what its like when real people do what superheroes do, and then it turns into a cartoon. Cinema Blend
1.0
Parents should know that despite its marketing, this isnt a Spy Kids like spoof, but Hit Girl, putting her own spin on the hit man profession, at leas .. Ny Daily News
3.8
Fun, because this is a comic book movie with loads of octane and enough smarts to parody the genre even while exploiting it. The Globe And Mail
4.4
Kick Ass has punk energy, ace action moves, and a winning sense of absurdist fun. Philly
3.0
Night Comes On director talks about shooting in Philly, and falling in love with the city.Night Comes On director talks about shooting in Philly, and .. Philly
4.0
As narrative and thematic clarity falls by the wayside, Kick Ass devolves into a show reel for its own ancillary characters; expect to see a lot of sl .. Village Voice
2.5
The Batman like talking Cage and the foul mouthed Moretz have a good comedy routine going in between all the gruesome violence, which is about all the .. Sover
4.4
It offers a have your cake and eat it, too experience you can enjoy the exploits of a superhero while at the same time showing your hipness by laughin .. ReelViews
3.0
Kick Ass: a timely tale about civic mindedness in the era of reality TV and viral video. Chicago Reader
3.8
In The History of the Peloponnesian War, Thucydides describes the ambition for collective glory and influence that was central to the ancient Greek ci .. Chicago Reader
1.9
In that sense, it makes a solid argument that its good for society as a whole that no one tries to become a superhero. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
I may not be a fanboy but I had a ball watching this goofy dark comedy.
2.0
I may not be a fanboy but I had a ball watching this goofy dark comedy.
3.8
Years ago, Kick Ass would have fallen squarely into the cult movie category.But given the appetite for something new in the action adventure genre, it .. Usa Today
3.8
But thats precisely the reason that Layer Cake just doesnt work; stripped of Ritchies flashy visuals, the film comes off as a flat riff on a tired gen .. Reel Film Reviews
2.0
Certainly entertaining enough as an action film and it works well enough as a love story, but there are some serious problems with the dramatic portio .. Lariat
2.0
This mix of fantasy and reality often seems unintentional but its not enough to detract from what is otherwise a raucous crowd pleaser, one that indee .. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
If you should bring your kids, whatever harm comes to your limbs and living room furniture is entirely your fault. News Review
2.0
With that, he decides to hit the streets as Kick Ass, but his first foray into crime fighting results in him being knifed in the gut and then hit by a .. Screen It
4.0
Doing for superheroes what Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels did for gangsters, Kick Ass is colourful, irreverent, Tarantino ish fun, especially whe .. Independent
3.8
Its also the juice in Kick Ass, a mosh pit of a comic book movie that dares you to dive into its anarchy. Rolling Stone
4.0
The result is exhilarating, keeping us happily off balance and constantly amused. Shadows On The Wall
2.0
The Nature of Imitation is the sound of Dorian Concept systematically deconstructing various genres, stripping them back to the bones underneath and t .. Pop Matters
5.0
In addition, the film has a terrific soundtrack and the colourful production design is extremely impressive, while the direction is consistently inven .. View London
2.0
The sheer exuberance of blowing things up, of kicking ass, can be liberating to watch, but too often the most dubious cinematic representations of vio .. Cs Monitor
4.4
Vaughn will go anywhere for a joke, and comedy is like an explorer: If it isnt staking out new territory, it isnt doing its job. New York Post
4.0
That Vaughn can be this dark and violent and still come through with wit and a sense of hope is kind of a kick ass accomplishment in itself. Film Journal International ..
3.1
At some point it becomes exactly the big, boneheaded movie it was making fun of in the first place. Boston
4.4
If you look beyond the jokes and gore, youll find a strong belief in a code of honor. Star Tribune
5.0
Despite its comic book origins and socko entertainment values, this is not a movie for children or the easily offended. Toronto Star
3.0
Consequently, these occasionally bravura set pieces are mostly masterful exercises in purely visceral action filmmaking, particularly in a giddily ove .. Emanuellevy
5.0
Perhaps I shouldnt have enjoyed it as much as I did: but with more energy and satire and craziness in its lycra gloved little finger than other films .. Guardian
3.8
No one moment is like any others, and for some this will prove simply exhausting, while for others it will be positively exhilarating. Q Network
1.0
It deliberately sells a perniciously sexualised view of children and glorifies violence, especially knife and gun crime, in a way that makes it one of .. Daily Mail
3.5
For what it is its a serviceable two hours with some entertaining moments, but otherwise Kick Ass is fairly forgettable. Cinema Crazed
2.0
But why has this genre taken our popular culture hostage, and what can we do to escape Slate
4.0
Sometimes shootings are intended to raise a laugh and sometimes the killings are in deadly earnest.
3.5
Susan Grangers review of Kick Ass (Lionsgate) Make no mistake: this is an ultra violent, R rated action fantasy, adapted from a graphic novel thats an .. Susang Ranger
3.5
The movie wants you to see her not as the kind of real human being it gives you in Johnson, but as an invincible force that can stand it when she has .. Movies
3.5
But will anyone outside the fan boy demographic enjoy this ultra violent ode to hero worship Movies
3.5
If you find your enjoyment of Kick Ass unclouded by such issues, good luck to you.The rest of the movie feels pretty secondhand anyway, as a heavily B .. New Yorker
3.5
It soars, jet propelled, on its central idea of matching a superheros exploits with the grinding reality of urban teen life and on the aerodynamic smo .. Time
4.0
Kick Ass is a rollicking, virtuoso comic book adaptation that fizzes with originality, feisty wit and an unexpected degree of heart. Express
4.4
But in keeping the set pieces coming one after the other, the film does the job to engage and excite, even if a bit of personality is lost along the w .. Mr Brown Movies
1.9
);document.close();)(); frameborder=0 scrolling=no width=300 height=160> A tasty image, especially if you imagine the floor of your local multiplex. D .. Chicago Tribune
4.0
The end result is an entertaining blend of action and comedy that, despite falling short of its ridiculously high expectations, delivers everything th .. Bullz-Eye
1.5
he notion of a comic book geek who has not read Watchmen is akin to a serious thespian who has never heard of that Hamlet dude... Flickfilosopher
2.0
Vaughns visual style is colorful and energetic but ultimately as pointless as the story, and even Moretzs foulmouthed charm eventually wears out its w .. Las Vegas Weekly
4.0
Your eyes dont deceive you, that is one of Halos Spartan warriors performing kung fu, in space, against Dead or Alives Ryo. Total Film
4.3
Vaughn captures the spirit of comic book movies perfectly with frantic, over the top action. Lyles Movie Files
5.0
It is versed enough to cite convention but clever enough to find the humor in the genres absurdity. Hollywood
2.0
Everything from its cartoon bad guys, to its stoopid humor, to its sudden shocks of profanity and gory violence, spells disaster.Here is a movie that .. Coles Mithey
2.0
But even that film had moments of tension and character development, of pursuit and drama, that Kick Ass sorely lacks. Pajiba
3.8
Fortunately, it all ends with a bang, like a shaky gymnastics routine that delivers such a perfect landing, you immediately forgive those moments that ..
3.8
Comic book fans will be pleased as punch to find the comic version of Kick Ass has not been neglected. Groucho Reviews
4.4
All the actors are terrific.Aaron Johnson perfectly captures the kind of adolescent fantasizing that outcasts often have. Aisle Seat
4.5
Better still, the Kick Ass screenplay is incredibly well written, simultaneously sending up and shredding the superhero genre, while never under playi .. Herald Sun
4.0
Its not a real solid depiction of what a real life superhero could be like. 7M Pictures
3.0
If youre in on the joke, though, director Matthew Vaughn has provided an imperfect but still wickedly hilarious take on Mark Millars deconstruction of .. Oregon Live
4.4
Still, Kick Ass is just plain fun, and trying to figure out where it fits into the genre takes away from enjoying what it really is a ridiculously ent .. Movies Tv Guide
3.0
Its funny, its action packed and, if youre so inclined, it provides some food for thought. Maki At The Movies
4.0
Kick Ass may lose its cultural references (the hero would surely use Facebook instead of MySpace) and comedic edge as it enters its formula adhering a .. Digital Spy
2.0
The films misjudged moments and uneven tone make it incapable of sweeping the audience away with the absurd, innocent exhilaration of the what if prem .. Abc
3.1
When Moretz is onscreen, the films weaknessesmost of all, its routine plotting and occasionally meandering pacingwash away. Dustin Put Man
1.9
The celebrated shock tactics of Kick Ass superhero bloodbaths, a foul mouthed child assassin, the title are more dismaying than alarming, like hearing .. Larsen On Film
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en .. News Blaze
2.0
Still, when its Hit Girl in action, it feels new enough to be fun, if totally implausible. Hollywood And Fine
2.5
Part ultra violent tale, part superhero satire, Kick Ass fails to live up to its title thanks to its morally wavering approach to on screen violence.I .. Matts Movie Reviews
2.0
A shame, since the character and the performance bringing it to life lack a necessary vitality that mightve made this coloring book all the more compe .. Brian Or Ndorf
4.4
When a movies called Kick Ass, the best you can hope for is that it lives up to its name. This one lives up to it, and then kicks its ass. Big Picture Big Sound
4.1
It cant be saved by an otherwise terrific cast, beautiful scenery and exquisite production values. Nyc Movie Guru
3.8
Its not always smooth as Kick Ass moves between all of the pieces and tones.Surprisingly, Kick Ass is the least interesting character in the movie. Waffle Movies
3.8
Its actually amazing how restrained the final cut is considering all the special effects opportunities that were passed up, but in the end its really .. Movie Crypt
4.5
Kick Ass Synopsis A twisted, funny, high octane adventure, director Matthew Vaughn brings Kick Ass to the big screen. Movie Web
4.0
With a half dozen superhero movies every year that feel as if they were created by a Hollywood blockbuster machine, its so refreshing to see one with .. Hollywood Chicago
4.0
The storyline and acting makes Kick Ass a good film, but its the fine tuning that makes it truly remarkable. Shockya
4.4
If you ever wondered what would happen if the horny teenage geeks in Superbad dressed up as super heroes and got into a bunch of bloody crazy mayhem, .. Montreal Film Journal
5.0
Peppered with zeigeisty one liners, adrenalised action set pieces (including a breathtaking strobe light take down thatll stay with you long after the .. Sky
2.5
Ultimately its happy to dryly satirise the genre while taking it to ludicrous heights. Sbs
4.0
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4.0
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3.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
5.0
Kick Ass is finally here, and Im glad to report its an absolute pleasure to watch; an orgiastic marriage of superhero action and teen comedy that mana .. The Shiz Nit
4.0
The sensitive will surely faint in horror, but theres something incredibly thrilling about a little girl whos always armed with throwing stars and a b .. Bitly
4.0
The gleefully entertaining Kick Ass doesnt hold back when it comes to bloody action, but the films success is primarily down to its witty, cleverly co .. The Skinny
3.0
The violence really serves no purpose and spoils what would otherwise have been a really fun and entertaining movie. Scifi Movie Page
4.0
Kick Ass is about as exciting as movies get. Not just because it is a (mostly) anarchic splatter fest that celebrates (nay, encourages) acts of ridicu .. Streaming Quickflix
5.0
Kick Ass stands as an intriguing fantasy of social networking. To achieve superhero status, you simply put up your own Web site, announce it on MySpac .. Wsj
5.0
Outside of joining one of Georges classes or searching out rare museum screenings, Kroots endlessly entertaining labor of love is the easiest way to e .. East Bay Express
4.5
Do we splutter in outrage or relax and dig the Grand Guignol spectacle Ny Mag
5.0
The funniest, tongue in cheekiest, most outrageous version of a superhero ever. Review Express
5.0
Kick Ass is a film about doing something special with nothing but your own fair hands to get you started. Fan The Fire Magazine
3.8
This guilty pleasure takes wish fulfillment beyond your wildest imagination. Entertainment Spectrum
5.0
This makes the film better than its source, and its why comic book fans will treasure it. Fw Weekly
2.0
Though the plot is silly and overblown in some spots, Kick Ass is fun for the comic book junkies and high schoolers out there. Reel Talk Online
4.0
This week on Flicks on 6 we raced through talking about four new films in the Portland area.The very violent and fun Kick Ass starring Aaron Johnson, .. The Scorecard Review
4.5
Its clever enough to really comment on all aspects of the superhero genre, but never too clever for its own goods. Can Mag
1.5
Chloe: Youve had your babysitter from hell thriller and your secretary from hell thriller, now heres the hooker hired by wife to test the husbands fid .. Cine Passion
2.5
If ever there was a genre ripe for parody, its the superhero film. Illinois Times
3.0
But I think the Spider Man mythology transcends not only generations but directors as well. Eclipse Magazine
4.5
It delivers a kick ass action flick that feels more like 3D than most of the recent films actually employing the technology yet it also manages to com .. Kpbs
4.5
A truly entertaining piece of work that does not leave its audience bored for a second. The Diva Review
4.0
Kick Ass is a violent, occasionally sadistic and frequently amoral film. It is also breathtakingly fun and wonderfully transgressive. Cinema Autopsy
4.0
The film argues that animals and young people may be smarter than biological, but not moral, adults.But the filmmakers approach the material as if any .. Kc Active
5.0
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4.5
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5.0
Complex, blackly funny, even ironic, this over the top slice of comic book mayhem is as entertaining as it is inventive twisted and great fun. Daily Record
3.5
But the movie gives us good reason to ask why weve become so accustomed to adults behaving like invulnerable comic book characters in pretty much ever .. 7 Dvt
3.1
Sure, at times.But its also a woefully shallow and silly picture. Nyc Film Critic
3.8
Memorable performances from Johnson, the terrifically weird Cage and, especially, Moretz as the nimble Hit Girl, make this an underdog adventure that .. Sign On Sandiego
3.0
That is part of its appeal; it feels fresh, with an edge about it that allows you to think anything can happen to any character at any time. Much was .. Maki At The Movies Blogspo ..
3.8
But you forgive Kick Ass for its arrogant streak because of its switchblade sharp wit and unwillingness to compromise. The Movie Kit
4.0
Or maybe you dont, and thats the beauty of this stylish, action packed and gloriously entertaining superhero satire from director Matthew Vaughn (Laye .. Access Hollywood
3.0
Your appreciation will depend in how much you can appreciate its utter wrongness as a twisted virtue. Seanax
2.0
Despite flaws and inconsistencies, a geeky teen superhero flick can be worth seeing. Contra Costa Times
5.0
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is an adult movie with adult themes and, finally, an adult cast. Bangit Out
2.0
Superhero Step One: The costume.Thats easily accomplished in a montage. Amy Weekly
5.0
Vaughn captures the spirit of comic book movies perfectly with frantic, over the top action. Gazette
4.0
Although, like everything in this film, you will not enjoy what you see if you analyse it to death.Kick Ass is supposed to be fun, so get past your sq .. Clothes Onfilm
2.5
But there is plenty of shame left for the movies talented director, Michel Gondry. The Magazine of Fantasy & ..
3.0
Entering the revamped 580 Foodhall, youll be greeted by modern interiors and some of the citys best owner operated eateries.The days of food court pla .. Time Out Sydney
4.0
Can this genre make fresh inroads Kick Ass proposes an answer of sorts through a marriage of Disney Channel wholesomeness and the kind of foul mouth d .. Ign
2.5
And while action fans may salivate at the prospect of such a combination, this ribald romp, thanks to its unrelenting violence, ultimately outstays it .. Perth Now
0.0
Really, the film peddles a kind of child pornography: If we think of children as little adults, theres nothing that separates whats appropriate for ad .. Movie Day At The Court
5.0
To Date or to Kick Ass To Tina or to tiny but terrifying Films reviewed in Pick of the Flicks this week: Date Night Like a great date, Date Night has .. Blogs Smh
5.0
If Kick Ass is all substance and no style, then Red Mist is the perfect nemesis: All style, zero substance. Tech Land



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