Kick-Ass (2010)

R  117 min  -  Action | Crime | Thriller
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Users: (82,973 votes) 521 reviews | Critics: 299 reviews

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

Writers:

Jane Goldman (screenplay), Matthew Vaughn (screenplay), Mark Millar (comic book), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Aaron Johnson Aaron Johnson ...
Christopher Mintz-Plasse Christopher Mintz-Plasse ...
Mark Strong Mark Strong ...
Chloe Moretz Chloe Moretz ...
Mindy Macready / Hit-Girl (as Chloë Grace Moretz)
Omari Hardwick Omari Hardwick ...
Xander Berkeley Xander Berkeley ...
Detective Gigante
Michael Rispoli Michael Rispoli ...
Clark Duke Clark Duke ...
Lyndsy Fonseca Lyndsy Fonseca ...
Evan Peters Evan Peters ...
Garrett M. Brown Garrett M. Brown ...
Corey Johnson Corey Johnson ...
Dexter Fletcher Dexter Fletcher ...
Jason Flemyng Jason Flemyng ...
Lobby Goon
Randall Batinkoff Randall Batinkoff ...
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Storyline

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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Taglines:

I can't read your mind. But I can kick your ass. See more »

Genres:

Action | Crime | Thriller

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 »

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Fun Facts

Trivia

The cameo scene starring Glen Michael was edited out. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: About six minutes in, a shot shows a comic book in Marty's hand. In the next shot, the comic book is on the table, and Marty's hand is on his lap. See more »

Quotes

Dave Lizewski: I'll be honest, there wasn't a whole lot of crime-fighting in those first few weeks. But even so, my new vocation kept me plenty busy. I called it preparation. But if you called it fantasizing, it would've been hard to argue. All I knew was, I never felt so good about myself.
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Connections

References Layer Cake (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"Chi Mai Del Mio Provò Piacer Piu Dolce! (Act 2) Idomeneo"
(Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
Performed by Wiener Philharmoniker
Conducted by John Pritchard (as Sir John Pritchard)
Courtesy of Decca Music Group Ltd.
Under license from Universal Music Operations Ltd. See more »

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Details

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 April 2010 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Kick-Ass - Un superhéroe sin super poderes See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$28,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$19,828,687 (USA) (18 April 2010) (3065 Screens)

Gross:

$48,043,505 (USA) (27 June 2010)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

117 min

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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User Reviews

 
Superbad meets Kill Bill
26 March 2010 | by moitrayana (London) – See all my reviews

You know that rare feeling... happens every year or so... when you pour out of the cinema SO excited at the film you've just watched, and every other word is "ohmygodilovedtwithbitwherethey"? Well 'Ding', Kick ass hits that sweet spot. Comprising teen comedy, kick-ass action (sorry) and a healthy dose of comic book style violence and gore, it rocks.

It's Superbad meets Kill Bill.

The film is a fairly faithful adaptation of the comic book, and where tweaks have been made, they make the plot more robust for the audience to empathise with.

Kick-ass is stylish, fun, daring, and the dark surprise of violence and gore kept the balance of comic teen angst fresh: a delicious perk me up when you were settling into comedy mode. There was never a dull moment in the pace of the film, never a flimsy plot point, and actually the audience guffawed their way through the film. Did I mention it has a cool soundtrack to boot? I've already got it on my Phone.


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