Kick-Ass

Impressions before seeing it
I like superhero movies, it looked like fun, and I haven't heard anything bad about it, so fairly high expectations.

How was it?
To put it simply, Kick-Ass is about some kids running around pretending to be superheroes. The internet is almost its own character as well (Kick-Ass becomes famous when his one act of heroism gets lots of views on the internet), but the "pretending" part is key - not because there are no superpowers, but because they are amateurs (with the exception of Hit Girl and Big Daddy, of course). Red Mist, while in costume, doesn't even do anything until the showdown at the end of the movie. Kick-Ass, until the showdown scene as well, basically only has his one big moment in the internet video. And some poor schmuck who bought a Kick-Ass costume at the comic book shop was shot dead for pretending to be Kick-Ass. Then, in true comic book style, Kick-Ass is credited with things he didn't do and the villain wants him dead - more misinformation. The thing about remaining anonymous is that it can be a double-edged sword.

I don't know why I'm speaking so seriously about this movie, though. What it is is a wild and fun adventure containing all the violence and cursing that makes action movies so awesome. Hit Girl is the fan favourite, I believe (mine too), because she dishes out far more ass-kicking than anyone else in the movie, and possibly more curse words as well. I suppose my one complaint, from a writing standpoint, is that the character of Katie is too much of a Mary Sue, and that a high school girl with her looks wouldn't give Dave the time of day even if she was hunting for a gay friend and thought he could be one.

Recommendation
I had a blast. If you're a fan of superhero movies, or just straight up violence, you'll probably love Kick-Ass, too. It's a good time waiting to happen. Don't steal that one, Rickard's.