Episode 1: Kick-Ass!

WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO HEAR ANY SPOILERS ON THE MOVIE THEN SKIP THE "MAIN ATTRACTION" PORTION OF THE SHOW (from 4:00 till 21:00), BUT BE SURE TO LISTEN TO IT AFTER YOU HAVE SEEN THE MOVIE OR DECIDED NOT TO! or the direct link http://ia331211.us.archive.org/1/items/TheRevolutionReviewEpisode1/04.23.10.RR.1.mp3 The Revolution Review If you didn't already know, Kick-Ass! is based off of a comic book written by Mark Millar and John Romida Jr. Much to the chagrin of the creators of the film who purposefully strive to make fun of comics and the comic culture in the movie; this film does play out much like that of a comic book. The hero comes from humble beginnings, he becomes acquainted with a set of super friends, and ends up making some villians for enemies. How would I describe Kick-Ass! in one word? EPIC! The plot line was very easy and fun to follow which allowed the creators to go gang-busters when it came to busting gangs. What I mean by this is that the spectacle of a movie was saturated with blood, gore, language, and moral depravity. Those are all the reasons, however, that made me love the movie so much. The character known as Hit Girl really stole the show with her crazy spider monkey ninja acrobatic fighting of doom. The film also had a surprising compilation of great cinematic moments particularly noted with the comic style back story of Hit Girl and Big Daddy, and also a certain scene with fire, strobe lights, and an eleven year old shooting lots and lots of bad guys (so look out for that scene). But don't strap on your tights and spandex just yet. The movie was a little predictable. One of the notable things about the comic was it's ability to continuously surprise you and keep you guessing, but I'm afraid the movie robbed you of that experience. Also there was a bit lacking in the C.G. department. I understand that this was not and giant budgeted film but give us a little more movie magic and rely less on the green screen. Oh, and the exit scene at the end of the final battle...lame. All in all, very entertaining! If you read the comic, then go see the movie. If you haven't read the comic, go see the movie, then go read the comic (it's only eight issues, I know you can do it). I give the movie 4 Killer Butterfly Knives out of 5. -Tony Smith, The Revolution Review 2010