Kick-Ass delivers knock out punch

By Abby Callaghan

Synopsis: Comic book geek Dave Lizewski has no coordination and no super powers but that doesn’t stop him from becoming a vigilante superhero, calling himself Kick-Ass. Before long, Kick-Ass becomes a sensation and others start to follow his lead. One by one, the world is introduced to Hit-Girl, Big Daddy, and Red Mist.

Cast: Aaron Johnson, Clark Duke, Evan Peters, Chloe Moretz, Nicolas Cage, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mark Strong.

Written by: Jane Goldman and Matthew Vaughn

Directed by: Matthew Vaughn

Thoughts: I had high hopes for "Kick-Ass" and I was worried it’d let me down, but it did no such thing. The movie covers absolutely insane action sequences, smart superhero parodies, heart-pounding dramatic turns and a witty script making "Kick-Ass" a great movie. The cast is absolutely ideal, but it’s Chloe Moretz who steals the show here. Even the film itself resembles a comic book, with all of its outrageous colors. Every shot was beautiful and the soundtrack was perfect. There’s no time for you to be bored with this film, it’s constantly moving and it’s constantly entertaining, whether you’re laughing or you’re sitting on the edge of your seat. "Kick-Ass," I welcome you into the world of comic book movies. I’d say, I really hope you see this one, I know you won’t regret it.

Rated R for strong brutal violence throughout, pervasive language, sexual content, nudity and some drug use -- some involving children.