Kick-Ass

20102010
18A18A
1h 57m

Nicolas Cage, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse in Kick-Ass (2010)

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Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a superhero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a superhero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a superhero, 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)
Stars

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Awards
- 19 wins & 62 nominations

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Christopher Mintz-Plasse in Kick-Ass (2010)

Nicolas Cage, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Chloë Grace Moretz in Kick-Ass (2010)

Nicolas Cage and Chloë Grace Moretz in Kick-Ass (2010)

Stu 'Large' Riley and Christopher Mintz-Plasse in Kick-Ass (2010)

Mark Strong and Christopher Mintz-Plasse in Kick-Ass (2010)

Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Kick-Ass (2010)

Matthew Vaughn, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Chloë Grace Moretz in Kick-Ass (2010)

Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Kick-Ass (2010)

Christopher Mintz-Plasse in Kick-Ass (2010)

Mark Strong and Chloë Grace Moretz in Kick-Ass (2010)

Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Chloë Grace Moretz in Kick-Ass (2010)

Director
- Matthew Vaughn
Writers
- Jane Goldman(screenplay)
- Matthew Vaughn(screenplay)
- Mark Millar(comic book)
All cast & crew
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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. —Daniel J. Leary

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Taglines
- I can't fly. But I can kick your ass.
Genres
Certificate
- 18A
Parents guide

Trivia
After being rejected by every studio they approached, Matthew Vaughn raised the budget at a dinner party and made the movie independently. Vaughn ultimately sold the movie to Universal for more than he had originally asked them for.

Goofs
When Marcus reads the comic explaining the rise of Big Daddy and Hit-Girl, a photo of Red Mist is on the wall, but at that point of the story Red Mist doesn't exist yet.

Quotes
Damon Macready: So... Have you thought a little more about what you might want for your birthday?
Mindy Macready: Can I get a puppy?
Damon Macready: [surprised] You wanna get a dog?
Mindy Macready: Yeah, a cuddly fluffy one, and a Bratz movie-star make over Sasha!
[Damon is stunned]
Mindy Macready: [laughs] I'm just fucking with you Daddy! Look, I'd love a Benchmade model 42 butterfly knife.
Damon Macready: [relieved] Oh, child... You always knock me for a loop!

Crazy credits
The movie's title shows up on the license plate of a car

Connections
Edited into Yoostar 2: In the Movies (2011)

Soundtracks
Walk to Rasul's
Composed by Danny Elfman
Courtesy of Morte Pharmaceutical (BMI)

Top review

A refreshing superhero film with a twist

This film is about a nerdy high school misfit trying to be the coolest kid by becoming a superhero.

"Kick Ass" is quite a refreshing change from the established superhero movies, as there are not so many unconventional teenage superhero movies around. Dave is a nerdy character, and his claim to superhero power is being invisible to girls. After some funny mishaps, the real superheroes come out from hiding and do some real work. Hit-Girl is the show stealer, a super young girl doing all the super moves with courage like Rambo. Her impressive moves and almost ruthless heart contradict with her sweet and petite appearance, which makes her all the more memorable as a superhero. And the scene with the bazooka is over the top but hilariously funny! I enjoyed watching "Kick Ass", it is a very entertaining film.

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Release date
- April 16, 2010 (Canada)
Countries of origin
Official sites
- Lionsgate (United States)
- Official Facebook
Language
- English
Also known as
- Người Hùng Củ Chuối
Filming locations
- Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Production companies
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Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $48,071,303
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $19,828,687
- Apr 18, 2010
Gross worldwide
- $96,188,903

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Runtime
1 hour 57 minutes
Color
- Color
Sound mix
Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1

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