There are some movies which should never have a sequel.They are best left alone as a solo offering.Kick Ass was one such movie.When I watched the movie in 2010, I didn't know what to expect, but it turned out to be one of my all time best movie.The story was original and the entertainment was terrific.It was but natural for me to be excited when the second installment released, but after watching the utterly mediocre offering, I wished it never was made.
Kick-Ass, Hit Girl and Red Mist return for the follow-up to 2010’s hit fist installment. After Kick-Ass’ (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, led by Colonel Stars and Stripes (Jim Carrey), our hero joins them on patrol. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse)—reborn as the world's first super villain—only the blade-wielding Hit Girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) can prevent their annihilation.With graduation looming and uncertain what to do, Dave decides to start the world’s first superhero team with Mindy.Unfortunately, when Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, she’s forced to retire.Just as they start to make a real difference on the streets, the world’s first super villain, assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion to make Kick-Ass and Hit Girl pay for what they did to his dad. But there’s only one problem with his scheme: If you mess with one member of Justice Forever, you mess with them all.
Kick-Ass 2 is not as funny, smart, original, cool, or simply as good as its predecessor.The first movie dealt with self made superheroes with out any superpowers.The only superpower they had was their own self belief and their decision to wipe out evil.But the sequel makes them look invincible and over the top.The film is too violent for its genre and the less said about a particular instrument called Shitstick, the better. But if you view it as an independent movie, it can still be enjoyable enough ,and for one reason only: Chloe Grace Moretz.At 16, Moretz has had a career of ten years already with directors like Martin Scorsese, Tim Burton, Marc Webb and Matthew Vaughn.She was the best thing to me about the first installment of Kick Ass where I was spellbound by her quirky character.She was smart and cool and lit up the screen by her presence.She steals the show again in this movie and it is only the weight of her awesomeness that carries the film through.Can't wait to see her in the remake of Carrie later this year.The rest of the cast was all okay but never too great with the exception of Jim Carrey. He delivers a solid performance in an extended cameo and many of you will find it difficult to recognize him with his mask on.
With the super success of super hero movies in this age, it must have been too tempting for the producers to come up with the sequel to cash in on the success of its 2010 predecessor. But in doing so, it produces nothing but a confused mess in the name of a follow up. This film is more about Hit Girl than Kick Ass. It is confused if it is a teen movie or a dark superhero movie.The fans of the original are bound to be frustrated but still enjoy the graceful Chloe Grace Moretz.This is best avoided.
WORTHY MENTION
There is an extra scene after the credits which sadly leaves a scope for a third installment
MY VERDICT
** - Failed to kick it
Kick-Ass 2 is not as
funny, smart, original, cool, quirky, shocking, violent or simply as
good as its predecessor. But if you view it as an independent movie, it
is still an enjoyable enough romp, and for one reason only: Chloe Grace
Moretz.
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Kick-Ass,
Hit Girl and Red Mist return for the follow-up to 2010’s irreverent
global hit: ‘Kick-Ass 2.’ After Kick-Ass’ (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) insane
bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, led by the
badass Colonel Stars and Stripes (Jim Carrey), our hero joins them on
patrol. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist
(Christopher Mintz-Plasse)—reborn as The Mother F%&*^r—only the
blade-wielding Hit Girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) can prevent their
annihilation. When we last saw junior assassin Hit Girl and young
vigilante Kick-Ass, they were trying to live as normal teenagers Mindy
and Dave. With graduation looming and uncertain what to do, Dave decides
to start the world’s first superhero team with Mindy.
Unfortunately, when Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, she’s forced to retire—leaving her to navigate the terrifying world of high-school mean girls on her own. With no one left to turn to, Dave joins forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes. Just as they start to make a real difference on the streets, the world’s first super villain, The Mother F%&*^r, assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion to make Kick-Ass and Hit Girl pay for what they did to his dad. But there’s only one problem with his scheme: If you mess with one member of Justice Forever, you mess with them all.
- See more at: http://screenrant.com/kick-ass-2-official-plot-synopsis/#sthash.e136DWub.dp
Unfortunately, when Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, she’s forced to retire—leaving her to navigate the terrifying world of high-school mean girls on her own. With no one left to turn to, Dave joins forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes. Just as they start to make a real difference on the streets, the world’s first super villain, The Mother F%&*^r, assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion to make Kick-Ass and Hit Girl pay for what they did to his dad. But there’s only one problem with his scheme: If you mess with one member of Justice Forever, you mess with them all.
- See more at: http://screenrant.com/kick-ass-2-official-plot-synopsis/#sthash.e136DWub.dp
Kick-Ass,
Hit Girl and Red Mist return for the follow-up to 2010’s irreverent
global hit: ‘Kick-Ass 2.’ After Kick-Ass’ (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) insane
bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, led by the
badass Colonel Stars and Stripes (Jim Carrey), our hero joins them on
patrol. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist
(Christopher Mintz-Plasse)—reborn as The Mother F%&*^r—only the
blade-wielding Hit Girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) can prevent their
annihilation. When we last saw junior assassin Hit Girl and young
vigilante Kick-Ass, they were trying to live as normal teenagers Mindy
and Dave. With graduation looming and uncertain what to do, Dave decides
to start the world’s first superhero team with Mindy.
Unfortunately, when Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, she’s forced to retire—leaving her to navigate the terrifying world of high-school mean girls on her own. With no one left to turn to, Dave joins forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes. Just as they start to make a real difference on the streets, the world’s first super villain, The Mother F%&*^r, assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion to make Kick-Ass and Hit Girl pay for what they did to his dad. But there’s only one problem with his scheme: If you mess with one member of Justice Forever, you mess with them all.
- See more at: http://screenrant.com/kick-ass-2-official-plot-synopsis/#sthash.e136DWub.dpuf
Unfortunately, when Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, she’s forced to retire—leaving her to navigate the terrifying world of high-school mean girls on her own. With no one left to turn to, Dave joins forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes. Just as they start to make a real difference on the streets, the world’s first super villain, The Mother F%&*^r, assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion to make Kick-Ass and Hit Girl pay for what they did to his dad. But there’s only one problem with his scheme: If you mess with one member of Justice Forever, you mess with them all.
- See more at: http://screenrant.com/kick-ass-2-official-plot-synopsis/#sthash.e136DWub.dpuf
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