Kick Ass

Rico · April 11, 2010, 04:01:36 PM

I got the 8 issue comic series and I'm trying to decide to read it before I see the movie next weekend or after. I usually like to read the comics, books, etc. before I see the films based on them. Probably do that with this too.

X · April 11, 2010, 10:08:13 PM

I think that this is an interesting event because the comic wasn't half released before the movie was done.

Darkmolerman · April 11, 2010, 11:14:23 PM

Quote from: Just X on April 11, 2010, 10:08:13 PM
I think that this is an interesting event because the comic wasn't half released before the movie was done.

Hopefully the writers told them what will happen so it won't be two different endings

Rico · April 14, 2010, 04:29:47 PM

Quote from: Just X on April 11, 2010, 10:08:13 PM
I think that this is an interesting event because the comic wasn't half released before the movie was done.

They were all working together, so I don't think there will be any major changes. At least that's my guess. I've started reading it. Couple of issues in. Very cool and different - and rough. I can easily see why this movie is rated R.

Darkmolerman · April 14, 2010, 04:51:53 PM

Quote from: Rico on April 14, 2010, 04:29:47 PM

Very cool and different - and rough. I can easily see why this movie is rated R.

Have you seen the redband trailers? There are more limbs flying off and swear words then....xbox live after school (wow not a bad metaphor on a fly)

X · April 14, 2010, 06:03:53 PM

Quote from: Rico on April 14, 2010, 04:29:47 PM
Quote from: Just X on April 11, 2010, 10:08:13 PM
I think that this is an interesting event because the comic wasn't half released before the movie was done.

They were all working together, so I don't think there will be any major changes. At least that's my guess. I've started reading it. Couple of issues in. Very cool and different - and rough. I can easily see why this movie is rated R.

From the reviews that I've heard, there are some major changes to the ending, certain key sequences, and character motivations.

Rico · April 16, 2010, 09:45:24 AM

I'm really enjoying the comic - two issues to go that I'll read tonight. Going to see this movie tomorrow. Can't wait! Nice write up here without any serious spoilers from what I can tell.

http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1637166/story.jhtml

ori-STUDFARM · April 16, 2010, 10:55:59 AM

I saw this on Wednesday....and totally loved it. I would say avoid if you don't like strong swearing (especially from the mouths of children) and there are some strong scenes of violence too. If you've seen the Red Band Hit Girl trailer, that is as strong as the language gets. No worse than that!

I found the story to be reasonably original, highly entertaining and very VERY funny. However, I also found myself reflecting afterwards about each of the characters. Who were the victims here, who were the true bad guys and how much of an emotional journey each charater goes through......brilliant stuff. I will be surprised if another film tops this one for me this year!!

Darkmolerman · April 16, 2010, 11:53:05 AM

Yeah my favorite critics from Spill.com said it was full price, they are good.

Jobydrone · April 16, 2010, 01:16:23 PM

Wow this came from out of left field for me, I've never heard of it before seeing this thread. Looking forward to checking it out!

ori-STUDFARM · April 16, 2010, 02:12:23 PM

Opposite for me. I heard about this ages ago and have been seeking out every dodgy comic-con camera phone recorded clip of the trailers since.

I was worried that after viewing all of the trailers (officially released and non-official ones) that I may have seen all the best bits. This proved not to be the case. I loved it.

Rico · April 16, 2010, 04:28:36 PM

TV spot! Man - I want to see this so much! :)

Kick-Ass TV Spot: Big Four

Rico · April 17, 2010, 03:54:52 PM

Saw it - loved it! I'll chat about it some on the podcast tomorrow. If you enjoy comics, you have to see this movie. Great soundtrack too!

Music video - may have slight spoilers....

MIKA - Kick-ass! (HQ)

ori-STUDFARM · April 18, 2010, 06:38:49 AM

....I was going to post about the soundtrack. Well worth looking into. Some of the songs seem a little left field, but they worked so well in the movie. Best accompaniement of songs to a film since ........well, any Tarrantino film!!

Bromptonboy · April 27, 2010, 05:10:23 PM

Just saw this today - it was very good! I didn't think I would like it, but I did.