Nicolas Cage shoots a girl in the chest (Kick-Ass Movie)

[BreakABone]

Figured I'd bump this since closest we have to a Kick-Ass thread.

Just came back from checking out the movie, and it was good fun. It was one of the best comic book movies I've seen, and its full of life and is genuinely funny. I would say it features excessive language if you are against that.

It also had a terrific climax, one of the best final fights ever.

And loved the little cues to other comic book movies, the opening theme has hints of the SUperman theme, the driving theme has hints of the Batman theme, and the fighting theme has bits of Batman Begins. Nic Cage speaks like Adam West's Batman and the final line is straight from the original Batman movie.

Some of the things were changed from the comic book, but to me actually made the movie better than the comics IMO. On the same hand, didn't read it all in a while so may change my mind.

I say give the movie a watch. I will buy when it drops on Blu.

[TheSlyMoogle]

Originally Posted by BreakABone

Figured I'd bump this since closest we have to a Kick-Ass thread.

Just came back from checking out the movie, and it was good fun. It was one of the best comic book movies I've seen, and its full of life and is genuinely funny. I would say it features excessive language if you are against that.

It also had a terrific climax, one of the best final fights ever.

And loved the little cues to other comic book movies, the opening theme has hints of the SUperman theme, the driving theme has hints of the Batman theme, and the fighting theme has bits of Batman Begins. Nic Cage speaks like Adam West's Batman and the final line is straight from the original Batman movie.

Some of the things were changed from the comic book, but to me actually made the movie better than the comics IMO. On the same hand, didn't read it all in a while so may change my mind.

I say give the movie a watch. I will buy when it drops on Blu.

You forgot the video game references.

I thoroughly enjoyed the film. From what I read of the comic synopsis, the movie changes fit much better. It also fit for a more awesome sequel if there is a sequel, but they could leave it the way it ended and it would be good. Either way.

I just can't see Scott Pilgrim being that good.

And also for those who don't know this yet... Ashton Kutcher, romantic comedy/action film. It's happening. Soon. lololololol!

[Teuthida]

Originally Posted by BreakABone

Some of the things were changed from the comic book, but to me actually made the movie better than the comics IMO. On the same hand, didn't read it all in a while so may change my mind.

I actually prefer the comic. Big Daddy's origin and Red Mist's identity were handled much better in the comic IMO. Completely removed two great twists. Of course we wouldn't have had those nice father/daughter scenes then. Everyone in the movie is also much more likable which isn't necessarily a good thing. Dave was a jerk who never got the girl and they made Big Daddy more noble than his comic counterpart with his reason for superheroing. A little weird how a live action movie is more fantastical than the comic book it's based on;jetpack ride through the city... Was also surprised how tame the violence was compared to the comic...especially since that seemed to be what everyone was talking about. Cut out a lot of really graphic yet cool stuff as well as Kick-Ass using his "power" to escape the chair, and if people were upset at the violence then they'd really be up in arms over Hit Girl's "secret chemical compound." Hit Girl's ending was also much much better in the book and the final fight while not as action packed fit better and was more emotional. Eh, still an enjoyable movie. Funnier than the comic and had a great soundtrack.

Then again the comic and screenplay were written at the same time so there's that.

[Zen]

Originally Posted by Teuthida

I actually prefer the comic. Big Daddy's origin and Red Mist's identity were handled much better in the comic IMO. Completely removed two great twists. Of course we wouldn't have had those nice father/daughter scenes then. Everyone in the movie is also much more likable which isn't necessarily a good thing. Dave was a jerk who never got the girl and they made Big Daddy more noble than his comic counterpart with his reason for superheroing. A little weird how a live action movie is more fantastical than the comic book it's based on;jetpack ride through the city... Was also surprised how tame the violence was compared to the comic...especially since that seemed to be what everyone was talking about. Cut out a lot of really graphic yet cool stuff as well as Kick-Ass using his "power" to escape the chair, and if people were upset at the violence then they'd really be up in arms over Hit Girl's "secret chemical compound." Hit Girl's ending was also much much better in the book and the final fight while not as action packed fit better and was more emotional. Eh, still an enjoyable movie. Funnier than the comic and had a great soundtrack.

Then again the comic and screenplay were written at the same time so there's that.

I agree with this post 100%, the comic actually felt a lot more like a real story, I hated the jetpack.