Kick-Ass (movie)

[Brian in Mesa]

From The Hollywood Reporter:

Matthew Vaughn will direct the big screen adaptation of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.'s comic.

Kick-Ass, written by Millar and drawn by John Romita Jr., follows a high school dweeb who attempts to reinvent himself as a real-world costumed superhero named Kick-Ass who seems doomed to failure because he's not athletic or coordinated until he runs into real bad guys with real weapons.

Cast so far: Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Chloe Moretz.

Moretz's character is a ferocious, potty-mouthed 11-year-old who chops down crime thugs with a ninja sword. Mintz-Plasse will play the Red Mist, the angry teen son of a mobster who tries to find uncover Kick-Ass' identity.

According to BreaktheFourthWall.com, the main character, Dave Lizewski, has been cast and will be played by "an unknown actor in America."

Several high-profile stars will likely be cast to play parents or mobsters.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Casting update: Nicolas Cage, Aaron Johnson and Lyndsy Fonseca

Cage plays a former cop, Johnson is the lead character, and Fonseca is his love interest.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Kick-Ass

Release Date: April 15, 2010 (10pm)
Studio: Lionsgate
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Screenwriter: Jane Goldman, Matthew Vaughn
Genre: Action, Adventure
MPAA Rating: R (for strong brutal violence throughout, pervasive language, sexual content, nudity and some drug use - some involving children)
Website: IAm-KickAss.com

Starring: Aaron Johnson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mark Strong, Chloe Moretz, Nicolas Cage

Plot Summary: "How come nobody's ever tried to be a superhero?" When Dave Lizewski – ordinary New York teenager and rabid comic-book geek dons a green-and-yellow internet-bought wetsuit to become the no-nonsense vigilante, Kick-Ass, he soon finds an answer to his own question: because it hurts. But, overcoming all the odds, the eager yet inexperienced Dave quickly becomes a phenomenon, capturing the imagination of the public. However, he's not the only superhero out there – the fearless and highly-trained father-daughter crime-fighting duo, Big Daddy and Hit Girl have been slowly but surely taking down the criminal empire of local Mafioso, Frank D'Amico. And, as Kick-Ass gets drawn into their no-holds-barred world of bullets and bloodletting with Frank's son, Chris, now reborn as Kick-Ass's arch-nemesis, Red Mist - the stage is set for a final showdown between the forces of good and evil - in which the DIY hero will have to live up to his name. Or die trying...

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[Shane]

Now this looks completely dumb.

 

[Pariah]

Now this looks completely dumb.

Seriously? This looks completely...I was going to say kick ass, but that would be unoriginal.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

As a comic geek, I'm looking forward to it.

 

[SuperSpck]

Now this looks completely dumb.

I'm with the others, I think it's going to be very good, very aware movie.

 

[PortlandCardFan]

at first I had zero interest. After seeing the trailer I've changed my mind and think it could be pretty fun movie.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Atomic Comics can be scene in the trailer. Filmed in Phoenix?

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Atomic Comics can be scene in the trailer. Filmed in Phoenix?

http://www.atomiccomics.com/Pages/AtomicBlog/tabid/91/EntryID/791/Default.aspx

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Not filmed here, but Atomic Comics gets a ton of pub from the film.

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[Chris_Sanders]

I have known Malve a long time. Good guy.

 

[Shane]

Now this looks completely dumb.

Have to eat my words on this one. Just took my 15 year old to see it. It really is a freaking "kick ass" movie. Action was great and was a lot bloodier than I expected. Funny and overall very enjoyable. It will be a purchase.

 

[Pariah]

Have to eat my words on this one. Just took my 15 year old to see it. It really is a freaking "kick ass" movie. Action was great and was a lot bloodier than I expected. Funny and overall very enjoyable. It will be a purchase.

 

[Stout]

Yeah, to use an obvious phrase, this movie kicked ass!

 

[Zeno]

What a great fun movie. That little girl was a scene stealer.

 

[Shane]

What a great fun movie. That little girl was a scene stealer.

She definitely stole the show for sure.

 

[Nasser22]

This also far surpassed my expectations and was definitely worth going to see in theaters. I love surprises like this. This really looks like a movie that you can take children to from what you see in the trailers, but I feel bad for any of the little kids that went to go see that...hah

 

[Pariah]

This really looks like a movie that you can take children to

Anyone who would take their kids to see a movie with an obscenity in the title needs to have their head checked.

 

[Mulli]

Agree with Shane. Looks completely dumb.

 

[devilalum]

Is this a show about kids?

Rated R?

I love the way Hollywood markets PG13 and R rated movies to children. I was watching ICarly with my 7 year old daughter and an ad for Iron Man 2 comes on. The ad was G friendly but I know the movie isn't.

I'm a First Amendment supporter but I am also a parent.

 

[azsportsfan01]

Man Nic Cage was great in this movie. And everyone is right, the little girl was fantastic. Much better than I thought this would end up.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Really, really enjoyed this movie! Very enteraining and suprisingly good. Hitgirl was the star of the film and completely out shined a pretty good cast.

 

[Jersey Girl]

Anyone who would take their kids to see a movie with an obscenity in the title needs to have their head checked.

And it's rated R, so there's that.

Once had a guy from my church complain about the obscenities in Mrs. Doubtfire. I said "what was it rated?" He said "PG-13." I said "how old is your daughter?" He smiled that you-got-me look and said "10."

But back on topic. I think this looks kinda cool and I appreciate your reviews. Will probably wait though til it comes out in the cheapy theater.

 

[Chaplin]

Worth the full price to see it now. Great, great movie.