"How do I get a hold of you?" "You just contact the mayor's office. He has a special signal he shines in the sky; it's in the shape of a giant cock." Hilarious? Yes. Violent? Yes. Excellent? Oh yes! Kick-Ass features a teenager who literally decides to become a superhero. For those of you who think this sounds familiar, it is: Batman did the same thing. The big difference is Batman had lots of handy skills and gadgets he could use in lieu of superpowers. Kick-Ass (as the titular hero is known) has only a costume and a will of steel. Our young hero provides inspiration to others, including a bizarre ex-cop (Nicholas Cage), who transforms himself (and his 11-year-old daughter, who is actually really badass) into Batman-like heroes (heck, Cage's hero even looks like Batman). Together, this trio must work to stop crime in the city, led by a ruthless mob boss and his teenage son.
Rating: 3.5/4
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