A clever movie premise based on an obscure comic book has been turned into, okay we’ll say it, a fanboy’s kick-ass wet dream of a movie that could be a surprise Spring smash.
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The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
Its balancing act between innocence and gore perfectly matches the expectations of genre fans, who should embrace the movie.
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Time OutJoshua Rothkopf
Time OutJoshua Rothkopf
For those of us who find somber superhero movies faintly ridiculous, Kick-Ass is a one-film justice league.
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Arizona RepublicBill Goodykoontz
Arizona RepublicBill Goodykoontz
It's also perfectly content to be an insanely violent, funny take on an established genre. And in that respect, Kick-Ass lives up to its name.