Kick Ass

[Decaf]

I don't follow the comics scene, so I was first introduced to this by the movie trailer. I put together some links for an introduction, but I'm curious if anyone has picked up the comics themselves? They appear to be selling like hotcakes, so they're hard to find for a reasonable price.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/lions_gate/kickass/

http://www.myspace.com/kickass_comic

 

[aracaris]

I've read the comics. I was slightly surprised when I saw the trailer for it recently, because usually I hear about comics being made into movies way before the trailer starts getting played, and I hadn't heard anything about Kick Ass being made into a movie. It looks like it will probably work well as a movie, I'll have to see it.

 

[dalejustin1]

It isn't terribly good, nor terribly fun, nor terribly anything not even terribly violent, though you've probably heard otherwise from an assortment of moral scolds.

 

[Jennywocky]

I actually thought it was hilarious enough (and sweet enough in spots) to see it twice. I wouldn't say it's "top notch" cinema, but still enjoyable. I guess it depends what you find funny. Hit Girl r0x.

The violence is more on the level of Kill Bill 1 -- so over the top and humorously done that, despite it being pretty horrendous in spots if the mood had been serious (I mean, come on -- they cook a guy in an industrial microwave, for example), it doesn't register that way.

 

[Excellent]

I don't know anything about the comics, but I just saw the movie last night and I enjoyed it and thought it was funny. It wasn't exactly what I was expecting from watching the trailer, but I like it a lot anyway. It was funny, when we were leaving the theatre this girl sincerely asked while walking out the door, "Was it supposed to be a comedy?" I don't think it was what she expected either.

I'd be interested in reading the comic now, but I'm not sure if I ever will. Especially if they're expensive. Can they be found online maybe?