Kick-Ass (2010) Movie Overview

Kick-Ass is an upcoming superhero film based on the comic book of the same name by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr. The film is directed by Matthew Vaughn, produced by actor Brad Pitt and will premiere April 16, 2010 in the United States, and April 2, 2010 in the United Kingdom. The plot of Kick-Ass concerns a teenage boy, Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson), who decides to become a real-life superhero after being inspired by the heroes of comic books. He soon encounters a mysterious vigilante called Big Daddy (Nicolas Cage), and his daughter Hit-Girl (Chloë Moretz), who are working to bring down the local drug baron Frank D’Amico. He also meets another vigilante, Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), who has been inspired by Kick-Ass‘. The rights to a film version of the comic book were sold before the first issue was published. When the film is released there will be fewer than twelve issues of the comic in print. The script for the film was reportedly written in May 2008, and filming occurred in late 2008 to early 2009. In an interview with Total Film, Aaron Johnson confirmed that the film will stay true to the adult nature of the comic series by featuring a large amount of profanity… Source

• Kick-Ass Movie Details
• Director: Matthew Vaughn
• Official Sites: Official site [uk], Lionsgate [us]
• Tagline: I can't be invisible. But I can kick your ass.
• Country: USA , UK
• Run Time: 117 min
• Genre: Action , Comedy , Drama

• Cast Overview
• Nicolas Cage as Damon Macready
• Mark Strong as Frank D'Amico
• Chloe Moretz as Mindy Macready / Hit-Girl
• Aaron Johnson as Dave Lizewski / Kick-Ass
• Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Chris D'Amico / Red Mist
• Jason Flemyng as

Kick-Ass Movie Overview – Yahoo Movies

Kick-Ass (2010): Dave Lizewski, a comic-book fanboy, decides to take his obsession as inspiration to become a real-life superhero. As any good superhero would, he chooses a new name — Kick-Ass — assembles a suit and mask to wear, and gets to work fighting crime. There's only one problem standing in his way: Kick-Ass has absolutely no superpo… Source

Kick-Ass Movie Review from New York Times

Mark Millar’s violent comic tale of wannabe superheroes is adapted by writer/director Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake) with this Marv Films production. Aaron Johnson stars as a teen who steps out of his house one day with a mask and a painted baseball bat and starts to fight crime even though he has no superpowers. Lyndsy Fonseca co-stars as the charact… Source

Kick-Ass Movie Details from Imdb

Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan with a few friends and who lives alone with his father. His life is not very difficult and his personal trials not that overwhelming. However, one day he makes the simple decision to become a super-hero even though he has no powers or training. Written by Daniel J. Leary… Source

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