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Kick-Ass

  • 20102010
  • RR
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Nicolas Cage, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse in Kick-Ass (2010)
Kick-Ass: "Hot Heroes" TV Spot
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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.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
554K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,015
72
  • Director
    • Matthew Vaughn
  • Writers
    • Jane Goldman(screenplay)
    • Matthew Vaughn(screenplay)
    • Mark Millar(comic book)
  • Stars
    • Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    • Nicolas Cage
    • Chloë Grace Moretz
Top credits
  • Director
    • Matthew Vaughn
  • Writers
    • Jane Goldman(screenplay)
    • Matthew Vaughn(screenplay)
    • Mark Millar(comic book)
  • Stars
    • Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    • Nicolas Cage
    • Chloë Grace Moretz
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 890User reviews
    • 466Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 19 wins & 62 nominations

    Videos18

    Kick-Ass: "Hot Heroes" TV Spot
    Trailer 0:31
    Kick-Ass: "Hot Heroes" TV Spot
    "Sensation" TV Spot from Kick-Ass
    Trailer 0:31
    "Sensation" TV Spot from Kick-Ass
    Kick-Ass: 60-second Greenband Trailer
    Trailer 1:12
    Kick-Ass: 60-second Greenband Trailer
    Kick-Ass: Red-band Final Trailer
    Trailer 2:47
    Kick-Ass: Red-band Final Trailer
    Kick-Ass: Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:29
    Kick-Ass: Trailer #2
    Kick-Ass: Hit-Girl Red Band Trailer
    Trailer 1:17
    Kick-Ass: Hit-Girl Red Band Trailer
    Kick-Ass: Trailer #1
    Trailer 1:40
    Kick-Ass: Trailer #1
    'Kick-Ass' | Anniversary Clip
    Clip 0:10
    'Kick-Ass' | Anniversary Clip
    Kick-Ass: "Birthday Present"
    Clip 0:56
    Kick-Ass: "Birthday Present"
    "Big Daddy Warehouse" from Kick-Ass
    Clip 1:00
    "Big Daddy Warehouse" from Kick-Ass
    "I Am Kick-Ass" from Kick-Ass
    Clip 0:51
    "I Am Kick-Ass" from Kick-Ass
    "They Kick-Ass" from Kick-Ass
    Clip 0:31
    "They Kick-Ass" from Kick-Ass

    Photos294

    Christopher McGuire, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Max White in Kick-Ass (2010)
    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)

    Top cast

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    Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    • Dave Lizewskias Dave Lizewski…
    Nicolas Cage
    Nicolas Cage
    • Damon Macreadyas Damon Macready…
    Chloë Grace Moretz
    Chloë Grace Moretz
    • Mindy Macreadyas Mindy Macready…
    Garrett M. Brown
    Garrett M. Brown
    • Mr. Lizewskias Mr. Lizewski
    Evan Peters
    Evan Peters
    • Toddas Todd
    Deborah Twiss
    Deborah Twiss
    • Mrs. Zaneas Mrs. Zane
    Lyndsy Fonseca
    Lyndsy Fonseca
    • Katie Deauxmaas Katie Deauxma
    Sophie Wu
    Sophie Wu
    • Erika Choas Erika Cho
    Elizabeth McGovern
    Elizabeth McGovern
    • Mrs. Lizewskias Mrs. Lizewski
    Christopher Mintz-Plasse
    Christopher Mintz-Plasse
    • Chris D'Amicoas Chris D'Amico…
    Stu 'Large' Riley
    Stu 'Large' Riley
    • Huge Goonas Huge Goon
    • (as Stu Riley)
    Johnny Hopkins
    Johnny Hopkins
    • 1st Gang Kidas 1st Gang Kid
    Ohene Cornelius
    • 2nd Gang Kidas 2nd Gang Kid
    Mark Strong
    Mark Strong
    • Frank D'Amicoas Frank D'Amico
    Michael Rispoli
    Michael Rispoli
    • Big Joeas Big Joe
    Corey Johnson
    Corey Johnson
    • Sporty Goonas Sporty Goon
    Kenneth Simmons
    Kenneth Simmons
    • Scary Goonas Scary Goon
    Anthony Desio
    Anthony Desio
    • Baby Goonas Baby Goon
    • Director
      • Matthew Vaughn
    • Writers
      • Jane Goldman(screenplay)
      • Matthew Vaughn(screenplay)
      • Mark Millar(comic book)
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    Storyline

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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
    • comic book
    • superhero
    • loss of virginity
    • hit in the crotch
    • adoptive father
    • 366 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • I can't fly. But I can kick your ass.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Comedy
      • Crime
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong brutal violence throughout, pervasive language, sexual content, nudity and some drug use - some involving children
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • 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)

    User reviews890

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    With no power comes no responsibility
    It has been a long time since I have left a screening with endorphins pumping through my body and the strong urge to learn a martial art but Kick-Ass did exactly that; I felt like I could take on the world! An explosive ride that covers insane action sequences, intelligent superhero parodies and intense dramatic turns, Kick-Ass is a welcome addition to the realm of the comic-book movie.

    I was initially sceptical about the prospect of watching another superhero spoof movie, most recent attempts at the genre have been abysmal, but Kick-Ass completely transcends its predecessors through the use of intelligent pastiche which drives the story forward as well as providing laughs. The brilliantly choreographed action scenes would not feel out of place in a Spiderman film, or even a Tarantino script, in fact it feels like Spiderman and Kill Bill were put into a blender and Kick-Ass was the end result.

    The story focuses on Dave Lizewski, your average teenage nerd, whose obsession with comic books inspires him to create his very own superhero, Kick-Ass, despite his discernible lack of superpowers. Dave's attempts to become a vigilante crime fighter initially end in disaster but in the process of rescuing a cat his luck changes, propelling him into the public limelight and establishing him as a figure to be reckoned with.

    It is not long before other vigilantes surface, some desperate for the fame and attention, others out for revenge, and when Kick-Ass becomes embroiled in a crime lords devious plans, we are treated to a number of intense melees that gradually escalate in size and repercussions for those involved. There has been some controversy over the graphic violence depicted in these scenes, especially as the trailer is intended to appeal to a fairly young audience, and that comes as no surprise when a pre-teen girl decapitates villains on screen and uses the c*** word. Controversy aside, I cannot deny that this was very entertaining.

    Chloe Moretz easily steals the show as Hit Girl - the incredibly volatile young superhero with a penchant for explicit language, which will surely propel her into the realms of stardom. Nicolas Cage is surprisingly effective as her doting father, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse is ever watchable as Red Mist. However it is Aaron Johnson who shows the most promise as Kick-Ass, with his convincing turn from a bumbling student to a brave and reckless crime fighter marking him as a talent to watch out for.

    An essential part of the film is its eclectic soundtrack, with choice tracks taken from excellent films such as 28 Days Later and For a few dollars more. Usually I would be concerned at such a prospect but the Kick-Ass soundtrack adapts the tracks brilliantly, making them feel like its own, alongside great songs from The Prodigy and Sparks to name a few. The choice of music fits perfectly with the high-octane action sequences and even adds emotional depth to key scenes - not bad for a superhero comedy movie!

    Kick-Ass is that rarest of films, a successful hybrid of two genres that delivers an almost perfect cinematic experience. My only criticism would be that some sequences near the end were slightly far-fetched but in a film where suspension of belief is required, maybe I'm being a little harsh. This is an essential film for all cinema-goers, catch it on the big screen and I guarantee you will be completely immersed in the explosive yet entertaining world of Kick-Ass

    9/10

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    • Mar 22, 2010

    FAQ10

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 16, 2010 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • 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
      • Marv Films
      • Plan B Entertainment
      • DMG Entertainment
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    Box office

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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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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