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Kick-Ass (2010)

18A  -  Action | Comedy  -  16 April 2010 (Canada)
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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.

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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

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I can't see through walls. But I can kick your ass. See more »

Genres:

Action | Comedy

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Release Date:

16 April 2010 (Canada)  »

Also Known As:

Ateini cia arba gausi i duda!  »

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$19,828,687 (USA) (16 April 2010)

Gross:

$48,043,505 (USA) (25 June 2010)
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Trivia

Christopher Mintz-Plasse originally auditioned for the role of Kick-Ass. See more »

Goofs

When the teens are comparing Kick-Ass and Red Mist in the comic store, it is raining outside. When Katie and David go outside, the sky is clear and the streets have no signs of recent rain. See more »

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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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References Scarface (1983) See more »

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Best original superhero movie to date
12 August 2010 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

When I first saw Kick Ass i was expecting more action than comedy. However, I was wrong with how surprisingly funny the movie turned out to be. I thought Hit Girl was what made the movie shine as she was cussing and slaughtering people. Aaron Johnson did a good job playing the lead role of Kick Ass and I thought Nicolas Cage was good at playing Big Daddy as it wasn't the typical Cage film. This movie beats a lot of those stupid high school movies and chick flicks that are trying to be funny but fail. This is a great combination of bloody action and comedy. Its the Super Bad meets Kill Bill genre. I highly recommend this film.


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