Sequels are usually inferior by design and Kick Ass 2 is no exception. The original Kick Ass film was a huge hit with good reason. Well scripted, funny and with its tongue in its cheek, it controversially managed to bring a bright superhero movie to an adult audience in a new way that avoided the dark and brooding Batman reboots of Christopher Nolan and the full blown bright cartoon-like elements of Scott Pilgrim Versus the World. Its humour was the root of its success and the cult following of Kick Ass has led to an eager anticipation for the second film; a success that has given it a lot to live up to. One of the reasons that the first Kick Ass movie was such a hit was the combination of screenwriters Jane Goldman and Matthew Vaughan, and the directoral talent of Matthew Vaughan. The absence of this combination was extremely noticeable. However, despite not living up to its predecessor, this movie was entertaining. The film picks ...
I have a confession. I love films. Some might say I'm a geek but I'm sure there are others like me, lurking in the shadows, coveting the latest box-set like the one ring to rule them all. We are a secretive breed, perfectly ordinary looking (most of the time), keeping our love of film under wraps. Well, I thought it time to bear hug my film nerd status. I hope you enjoy and please join the debate. Go on, embrace your inner (or outer) film nerd too. You know you want to.