I loved Kick Ass! A perfect mix of teen comedy and the super hero genre. There is nothing about this movie that I could complain about because I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it.
Kick Ass is a modern classic. Its excellant its subversive, funny, intelligent, well directed and acted. Im sure there will be alot of people who piss there pants about a 10 yr old girl committing acts of incredible violence and swearing and to them id say why watch something you know is going to offend your ridiculous sensibilities?. Some people just like to be offended and love getting on their high horses and thats far more perverse than anything in kick ass or countless other films...
I've watched this film about 5 times. Bizarely charming. Querkily fab. Can someone tell me why the end isn't perfect..? No matter, the rest is great fun.
ooooh thank you for this vid!!! usually really like Mark Kermode's reviews (and more often than not, agree heartily with them) and i LOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVE Mark Strong. Thank you!
@spocka1p I consider the following when judging film violence:1) By whom & to whom is the violence committed? e.g., are innocent victims hurt by heroes? 2) Does the movie expect you to derive pleasure from the graphic, lingering shots of pain or torture? 3) Is the movie's moral "message" prescriptive or is it satirical/deconstructive? Kick-Ass passes the test. It is a deconstruction/satire of the superhero genre. Showing the moral dysfunction in Kick-Ass' world is the movie's subtextual purpose.
I really remember the Mark Millar/John Romita Jr comic hitting me like a bullet between the eyes when I first read it, if this film is really sincere in translating the comic to the silver screen I'll be the first in line to see it, Thanks for the review Mark.
Its funny, I liked this film until I read the source material. The comic is so horrible that it just coloured everything that has come out of. I know it sounds stupid, but everytime I try to think of the movie I think of the comics and shudder.
That's interesting, because I felt that way about Super, but I thought Kick-Ass was much more compassionate. I guess that shows how subjective a movie experience is.
Kermode told Gareth Evans while they were talking about his movie Son of Rambow that he completely fucked up The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. And Evans then told Kermode to fuck off.
Totally agree it is the same level of fun and as off the wall as Buckaroo Banzai. Just wondering as i missed the end of the show what ended up being the film of the week.
Just saw Kick-Ass last night. It was ok but left me rather cold. On the issue of violence I couldn't help but feel slightly uncomfortable - largely because the tone was uneven. One minute the violence was intentionally nasty (the chair beating), the next we were meant to revel in the bloody over-the-top style. It perhaps wouldn't have felt as awquard if all the characters hadn't all been kids. This is from sum1 that likes both Inglourious and Wanted.
what's the movie he mentions that kick ass seemed to refer to in the scene where Big Daddy shoots Hit Girl while she's wearing a bullet proof vest? I have no idea what he is saying...
Mark Kermode would have said and gone on for ages about how much he hated it if he did. Having one of the films stars right next to him would not have influenced the review at all.
I kind of thought Kick Ass was very mean spirited and It hated its own characters. I just couldn't get behind it at all. I've watched it twice and the second time wasn't as bad but it still seemed to leave a bitter taste.
I for one really enjoyed Kick Ass! And in my opinion I also think Mark Strong gave one of his best performances.. And I am also looking forward to Kick Ass 2!
where can i find the interview where mark destroys titanic in front of leo? I actually really like that movie...it more than just a romance story if u really thing about it. ppl seem to love to hate things that are really successful
@gnuochtapir its just not a "normal" film, which is why I think it's a great film, it doesn't try and please everyone. Like mark said, the maker wanted to make this film like it is and I think that is the best way. Films that are for the masses are usually shitty because they try and please everyone and then the films turn out shallow and simple
Kick Ass is the best film in the cinema right now. I don't believe Kermode was kissing Strong's arse. I can't imagine anyone except, bafflingly the guy below, hating it.
@alanwilliams264 you obviously havent been watching Kermode then , Leonardo dicaprio did an interview with Kermode and he destroyed Titanic for 5 mins right in front of him , trust me if Kermode didnt like it he would say.
@tob1203 Well the real answer is that as they've moved away from the silly reactionary conservative censorship-oriented organisation typified by the Video Nasties era, and moved into the more liberal, carefully considered, advisory body with tons of online transparency, his respect for them has grown. And mine too actually cos you get the sense that they'd rather stop doing the government's censorship work and just be in the business of classification and consumer advice.
@JamesLamon yeah James, because they just hand out PhD's at the University of Manchester. How many fingers can you count your qualifications on? Not many, I'd wager. ;)
Quentin Tarantino Fanboy: WHAAAAT??? He DARE thinks Kick-Ass is better than Inglorious Basterds?!? I'm DISGUSTED by this RUBBISH you mortals call "Opinion"!
Personally, I thought the movie's snarky, sociopathic characters ("good guys" and bad guys alike) were positively frightening and not the slightest bit funny, but I can see why others would enjoy it.
The cheaper films are allways better than the billion dollar ones. Such as District 9, made about on the same amount of money as Kick-ass, compared to T4. Expensive crap.
CupidStuntBoyZ I think Mark has demonstrated several times that he is not afraid to say his honest opinion, even if it is to people's face. I think he is genuine in his appraisal.
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Kick Ass will always be a masterpiece to me, it's completely and utterly charming and entertaining from beginning to end.
11 years later I can confirm it's a cult movie tbh
mark strong's voice is godly
He is forever my favorite actor and playing villains
I love this film. A real crowd pleaser that doesn't happen to talk down to it's audience.
I agree with Kermode on all points - also interesting comparison with Ghost World, what a great film that was
Yeah ghost world is a much better film though
Kick ass was 8 YEARS AGO.......... jeez time flies.............
I loved Kick Ass! A perfect mix of teen comedy and the super hero genre. There is nothing about this movie that I could complain about because I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it.
Mark Strong. That Voice.
I love how this review was set up and nothing was held back one of the best that the show has ever done.
Kick Ass is a modern classic. Its excellant its subversive, funny, intelligent, well directed and acted. Im sure there will be alot of people who piss there pants about a 10 yr old girl committing acts of incredible violence and swearing and to them id say why watch something you know is going to offend your ridiculous sensibilities?. Some people just like to be offended and love getting on their high horses and thats far more perverse than anything in kick ass or countless other films...
I've watched this film about 5 times. Bizarely charming. Querkily fab. Can someone tell me why the end isn't perfect..? No matter, the rest is great fun.
+Toby James
The end of the movie is the best I`ve ever seen.
+All-around Channel ...........So I went back, a year later, and I'd have to agree with you.
Thanks for this - been waiting to hear what the good doctor had to say on this..
Mark Strong is everywhere just watched him in 0 dark 30
The film delivers violence, action, humour & loveable characters that delivers another form of the superhero genre. (82%) (4/5 stars) (positive)
ooooh thank you for this vid!!! usually really like Mark Kermode's reviews (and more often than not, agree heartily with them) and i LOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVE Mark Strong. Thank you!
@spocka1p I consider the following when judging film violence:1) By whom & to whom is the violence committed? e.g., are innocent victims hurt by heroes? 2) Does the movie expect you to derive pleasure from the graphic, lingering shots of pain or torture? 3) Is the movie's moral "message" prescriptive or is it satirical/deconstructive? Kick-Ass passes the test. It is a deconstruction/satire of the superhero genre. Showing the moral dysfunction in Kick-Ass' world is the movie's subtextual purpose.
I really remember the Mark Millar/John Romita Jr comic hitting me like a bullet between the eyes when I first read it, if this film is really sincere in translating the comic to the silver screen I'll be the first in line to see it,
Thanks for the review Mark.
When does this come out on video?
Its funny, I liked this film until I read the source material. The comic is so horrible that it just coloured everything that has come out of. I know it sounds stupid, but everytime I try to think of the movie I think of the comics and shudder.
Is it really that bad? I just watched the film, and I was interested in reading it.
I love Mark Strong though he only plays villains I wonder what he'd be like as a hero?
That's interesting, because I felt that way about Super, but I thought Kick-Ass was much more compassionate. I guess that shows how subjective a movie experience is.
Yeah I've heard that the film was watered down a bit, I hadn't planned on reading the book!
Kermode told Gareth Evans while they were talking about his movie Son of Rambow that he completely fucked up The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. And Evans then told Kermode to fuck off.
Totally agree it is the same level of fun and as off the wall as Buckaroo Banzai.
Just wondering as i missed the end of the show what ended up being the film of the week.
He seems to see a lot of films at Soton, wonder if he goes to the Odeon, my old stomping ground!
Just saw Kick-Ass last night. It was ok but left me rather cold. On the issue of violence I couldn't help but feel slightly uncomfortable - largely because the tone was uneven. One minute the violence was intentionally nasty (the chair beating), the next we were meant to revel in the bloody over-the-top style. It perhaps wouldn't have felt as awquard if all the characters hadn't all been kids. This is from sum1 that likes both Inglourious and Wanted.
Any video of that mate? Would like to see it
what's the movie he mentions that kick ass seemed to refer to in the scene where Big Daddy shoots Hit Girl while she's wearing a bullet proof vest? I have no idea what he is saying...
Gomorrah- "Gomorrah (Italian: Gomorra) is a 2008 Italian crime film directed by Matteo Garrone"
Mark Kermode would have said and gone on for ages about how much he hated it if he did. Having one of the films stars right next to him would not have influenced the review at all.
he didn't hate kill bill because it was violent, listen to the review more carefully
I kind of thought Kick Ass was very mean spirited and It hated its own characters. I just couldn't get behind it at all. I've watched it twice and the second time wasn't as bad but it still seemed to leave a bitter taste.
hasent been uploaded , remember listening to it live though... also heard Mayo and Kermode joking about it and a review about a year ago.
brave reviewing a film in front of one it's lead actors
that sounds amazing. can it be found on RUclips anywhere?
I for one really enjoyed Kick Ass! And in my opinion I also think Mark Strong gave one of his best performances.. And I am also looking forward to Kick Ass 2!
where can i find the interview where mark destroys titanic in front of leo? I actually really like that movie...it more than just a romance story if u really thing about it. ppl seem to love to hate things that are really successful
Kermoe's spot on with this one i think.
@kevycanavan yep...I agree, Mark looked incredibly uncomfortable in this video.
@gnuochtapir its just not a "normal" film, which is why I think it's a great film, it doesn't try and please everyone. Like mark said, the maker wanted to make this film like it is and I think that is the best way. Films that are for the masses are usually shitty because they try and please everyone and then the films turn out shallow and simple
Link please??
Kick Ass is the best film in the cinema right now. I don't believe Kermode was kissing Strong's arse. I can't imagine anyone except, bafflingly the guy below, hating it.
Finally! He liked one! Sheesh...
brilliant i knew the doc wud like it!
Kick-Ass has only two flaws: CGI blood and the STUPID denouement with Katie the love interest. Otherwise, it's bloody marvelous.
One of my favourite movies ever!
Best superhero movie of all time!
The only fault I can find with Kick Ass is that it wasn't really funny
Did he just call Inglourious Basterds BORING?!?!?!?!?!??!
@alanwilliams264 you obviously havent been watching Kermode then , Leonardo dicaprio did an interview with Kermode and he destroyed Titanic for 5 mins right in front of him , trust me if Kermode didnt like it he would say.
To be very honest I was very underwhelmed with this movie but it was still very good
6:17 to 6:27 Kermode glares into Baddiel's soul.
@tob1203
Well the real answer is that as they've moved away from the silly reactionary conservative censorship-oriented organisation typified by the Video Nasties era, and moved into the more liberal, carefully considered, advisory body with tons of online transparency, his respect for them has grown.
And mine too actually cos you get the sense that they'd rather stop doing the government's censorship work and just be in the business of classification and consumer advice.
@JamesLamon yeah James, because they just hand out PhD's at the University of Manchester.
How many fingers can you count your qualifications on? Not many, I'd wager. ;)
Shit, don't read the book then. I would have described the book in that way (smug, too), but I felt that the film version had heart.
i really liked Kickass but I do remember it being pretty voilent contrary to what Mark seems to be saying here
i loved it and did laugh but not hysterically
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Quentin Tarantino Fanboy: WHAAAAT??? He DARE thinks Kick-Ass is better than Inglorious Basterds?!? I'm DISGUSTED by this RUBBISH you mortals call "Opinion"!
Personally, I thought the movie's snarky, sociopathic characters ("good guys" and bad guys alike) were positively frightening and not the slightest bit funny, but I can see why others would enjoy it.
Brilliant film!
The cheaper films are allways better than the billion dollar ones. Such as District 9, made about on the same amount of money as Kick-ass, compared to T4. Expensive crap.
Thought this film was pretty decent
I didn't like Kick Ass. Mainly the main hero, I didn't give a shit about him or his problems ever, and I never understood why he was a superhero.
He's probably just said that cuz mark strong was there lol
CupidStuntBoyZ I think Mark has demonstrated several times that he is not afraid to say his honest opinion, even if it is to people's face. I think he is genuine in his appraisal.
***** I think he's Boeing, too. Maybe Airbus but definitely one of the two.
Ha!
Kick-Ass >>>>> Inglorious Basterds
@mrbain123 I found wanted rather boring.
I thought Kick Ass was ok but massively overrated.
Not funny? NOT FUNNY?!??!??!?!
Someone needs a check-up from the neck up.
Hated Kick Ass, was absolutely agonising to watch.
So both the protagonist and the antagonist are from places that have accents. Poop.
At least hit girl's ours.
existenceisrelative Everyone has an accent. Americans have American accents. English people have English accents.
Sorry, Matthew Vaughn, ah remind me, yes isn't he that multi millionaire married to Claudia Schiffer with a plank like pal called Guy Ritchie, ah right, yes, what a struggle to make your own film....ah.....well at least now he can go and make more shite with GR