For those who have read the comic book series, you will have some expectations about this film. But for those who have seen Kick Ass, and read the comic it is based on you know that the film takes liberties and makes changes which are suitable for this media. Kick Ass 2 is not an exception. This is not a page for page, and panel for panel uplift from the comic, but rather a an adaptation which has taken the core elements and adapted it for the audience.
For those who know of the more gruesome elements of the comic, which shocked many in the comic book community, if you do not want them, hoorah, they have been adapted. Being more emotional, and even more humorous. With the scene involving Night Bitch and the Mother f***er being one of the best adaptations.
So what can I say about the film? Having been in the very first showing of this film in my local area on the opening day, I have been looking forward to this for a significant period of time since I heard it was to come, and saw the trailers. My girlfriend was per obligation brought along, and she is not the usual fan of comic book based films (though I am winning her round). The film has a brief, literally very brief outline of the first film, so it is almost essential to have seen the first film to understand how everything is connected. Character development has been progressed, especially with Mindy/Hit Girl storyline, and Dave/Kick Ass.
Yes there is moments where the pace slows, and yes there is now the infamous Union J scene, but it detracts little from the film, but has an almost natural course in showing Mindy's development. She has to choose between her legacy left from her father, and her new adopted father trying to give her a "normal" life, but what is normal. That is the main question asked in this film.
Jim Carrey, brings a heavy hitter to the film, just as Nicholas Cage did with the first. But the main stars of the show remains Aaron and Chloe. Both have developed, and both have a future in the film industry, though Chloe is definitely the rising star.
It has an almost rushed pace to the film, with some scenes in the trailer not appearing either at all or fully, so expect these to appear in the |R-rated uncut version of the DVD. The film, like the first leaves the ending open, just in case there is no Kick Ass 3. But I hope there is, the trilogy must be finished, and I would love to see how the potential romantic relationship between Mindy and Dave develops, especially as it likely that Kick Ass 3 will be filmed when Chloe Moretz is 18.
How would I rate this. Definitely a 9/10, not as good as the first. But not the worst sequel. What let it down? Definitely a rushed pace which suggests backroom cutting of scenes. But definitely well worth seeing, ignore the critics. Give it a try, you will not regret it.
For those who know of the more gruesome elements of the comic, which shocked many in the comic book community, if you do not want them, hoorah, they have been adapted. Being more emotional, and even more humorous. With the scene involving Night Bitch and the Mother f***er being one of the best adaptations.
So what can I say about the film? Having been in the very first showing of this film in my local area on the opening day, I have been looking forward to this for a significant period of time since I heard it was to come, and saw the trailers. My girlfriend was per obligation brought along, and she is not the usual fan of comic book based films (though I am winning her round). The film has a brief, literally very brief outline of the first film, so it is almost essential to have seen the first film to understand how everything is connected. Character development has been progressed, especially with Mindy/Hit Girl storyline, and Dave/Kick Ass.
Yes there is moments where the pace slows, and yes there is now the infamous Union J scene, but it detracts little from the film, but has an almost natural course in showing Mindy's development. She has to choose between her legacy left from her father, and her new adopted father trying to give her a "normal" life, but what is normal. That is the main question asked in this film.
Jim Carrey, brings a heavy hitter to the film, just as Nicholas Cage did with the first. But the main stars of the show remains Aaron and Chloe. Both have developed, and both have a future in the film industry, though Chloe is definitely the rising star.
It has an almost rushed pace to the film, with some scenes in the trailer not appearing either at all or fully, so expect these to appear in the |R-rated uncut version of the DVD. The film, like the first leaves the ending open, just in case there is no Kick Ass 3. But I hope there is, the trilogy must be finished, and I would love to see how the potential romantic relationship between Mindy and Dave develops, especially as it likely that Kick Ass 3 will be filmed when Chloe Moretz is 18.
How would I rate this. Definitely a 9/10, not as good as the first. But not the worst sequel. What let it down? Definitely a rushed pace which suggests backroom cutting of scenes. But definitely well worth seeing, ignore the critics. Give it a try, you will not regret it.