Topic: Kick-Ass *****

[Achim]

So much more was going on than I expected, starting with the first few minutes.

I think that is what surpised most people. In fact, I think many poeple who went to see the trailer extended to feature length were ultimately disappointed. (I had hoped for it, but luckily had been prepared by some online comments than that there is more to it than the trailer suggested.)

[Dragonfire]

I read very little about this one before I saw it because I didn't want things spoiled.  Unfortunately, there are some reviewers at Epinions who do mention things that I would prefer not to know ahead of time, so I have gotten very selective on which reviews I read ahead of time for certain movies.  Anyway, even though I did avoid reviews for the most part, I had still heard enough to get a general idea that the trailer was just the tip of the iceberg.  I wasn't disappointed at all about there being so much more going on.  I was glad that the trailer didn't share everything.

I'm thinking of getting the graphic novel now.  And I saw a book on Amazon about the making of the movie that I'm tempted by as well.

[Critter]

And I saw a book on Amazon about the making of the movie that I'm tempted by as well.

I got the making of book by Mark Millar a few weeks ago and have since read all of it and I can tell you that you will not be dissapointed. It's fantastic, has almost everything you could wish to know about the behind the scenes process of the film, including tons of interviews and great images such as concept art and on set photos. It also has a section near the end which pays attention to ideas about a sequel which was interesting.

[Achim]

may have to get that making-of book myself...

[DJ Doena]

I was in the theatre yesterday (dubbed version) and enjoyed it very much. It was so over the top and yet somewhat realistic.

Too bad the best scenes were already in the trailer...

[Critter]

I was in the theatre yesterday (dubbed version) and enjoyed it very much. It was so over the top and yet somewhat realistic.

Too bad the best scenes were already in the trailer...

In my opinion the best scene, or at least my favourite scene anyway was

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the torture of Big Daddy and Kick Ass and then the eventual rescue by Hit-Girl, and then the death of Big Daddy.

I watch almost all the trailers and didn't see a trace of this scene in any of them. I think they knew they had a great film moment there so avoided putting it in the trailers. I suppose you are talking about the other fight scenes though which were in the trailers. I found that seeing them in the trailers didn't make me enjoy them any less when I saw them in the film though, probably because they were edited to the music properly, unlike in the trailers.

[Achim]

I found it rather interesting how the trailer made it seem like all bits with Hit-Girl came from one fight scene. Once I saw it again after seeing the film it was funny to see that the bits came from all over the film.

[Tom]

And I saw a book on Amazon about the making of the movie that I'm tempted by as well.

I got the making of book by Mark Millar a few weeks ago and have since read all of it and I can tell you that you will not be dissapointed.

I also ordered it and it shipped yesterday. I just can't get enough of this movie 
I even bought the poster.

[Najemikon]

The trailer was probably an advantage of being independent. Studio trailers are very rarely created by the people who made the film, so they are studio interpretations designed to sell it. But Vaughn probably did his own so knew what he could give away.

[Dragonfire]

That probably did help with the trailer.

[Najemikon]

Wow, that was quick! Another advantage of independence.

Kick Ass 2: Balls to the Wall

I have faith. Bring it on! Particularly like the comment about Red Mist. Think about it for a moment; Kick Ass is about what it takes to be a superhero. Well, what does it take to be supervillain? 

[Dragonfire]

Oooo...sounds interesting.

[Critter]

Wow, that was quick! Another advantage of independence.

Kick Ass 2: Balls to the Wall

I have faith. Bring it on! Particularly like the comment about Red Mist. Think about it for a moment; Kick Ass is about what it takes to be a superhero. Well, what does it take to be supervillain? 

I can't wait for the sequel. I'm especially looking forward to seeing Hit-Girl riding around on a purple ducati which Goldman promised Moretz she could have. I also heard a rumour that Red Mist's new Supervillian name is going to be

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Motherfucker

, to go with the large M on his costume. This could just be a rumour though.

[Najemikon]

Ok, look I was really impressed with Chloe Moretz as Hit-Girl. So much so that when I heard she was playing the girl in the American remake of Let The Right One In, my stonewall attitude to that film softened. It seemed like the producers were possibly thinking a bit more.

Sadly that's evaporated. This pic of Moretz in the movie has appeared:

http://www.movieweb.com/news/NE6OR7a7hoCV9b

I know it's only one pic, but she looks like a normal kid who has a got a bit messy eating jam. Lina Leandersson could be sweet and horrific with just a glance.

[Critter]

I agree Jon, there is nothing scary, eerie or even creepy about that picture. I mean she looks cute, seeing that picture almost gives me an 'awwww' reaction. Like you I was so impressed with Moretx in Kick-Ass that I will now be looking forward to most of her roles but really, I do loathe the way Americans feels the need to remakes absolutely everything, usually ruining it in the process.