— by CAM SMITH —
Even in the world of film, everyone loves to rally behind a dark horse. The recent money-printing success of “Paranormal Activity” is a testament to that. And with the invention of social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook, not to mention the mass media-driven popularization of Comic Conventions, it’s becoming easier for riskier niche investments to find a fervently passionate following.
Such is the case with “Kick-Ass,” an ultra-ironic superhero action-comedy smashing headfirst into theatres on April 16, 2010, which almost certainly guarantees to be a blood-soaked, profanity-spewing, bullet-streaked rockin’ good time.
To help raise awareness with those outside the film-geek contingent, Lionsgate Studios’ has given IGN an exclusive first-look at four character posters featuring the movie’s central crime-fighting vigilantes — consisting of Hit Girl (Chloe Moretz), Big Daddy (Nicolas Cage), Red Mist (Christopher Mintz Plasse — aka McLovin) and, well, Kick-Ass (Aaron Johnson).
While these poster don’t really reveal anything at all — and strongly resemble the “Spider-Man 2” teaser one-sheet — they do give a hint of the flick’s garish tone and unconventional cloaked crusaders.
Honestly, though, these posters are really only a fan tide-me-over until the teaser trailer drops next Friday on the film’s official site.
Based on the hit Icon Comics comic-book by writer Mark Millar, and directed by Matthew Vaughn (of “Stardust” & “Layer Cake”), “Kick-Ass” chronicles the exploits of young Dave Lizewski, an unremarkable teenager who decides to become an equally unremarkable masked hero. However, as Kick-Ass becomes embroiled in a community of fellow wannabes, he finds himself and his new allies hunted by some mighty nasty, vicious characters. Bloodshed and ass-kicking ensues. (Duh!)
While I didn’t think the movie adaptation on Millar’s “Wanted” was anything to high-five anyone over, the ‘net buzz on “Kick-Ass” is almost radioactively hot. Personally, I’m an easy mark for projects like this, so I’m as giddy as a schoolgirl on the first day of horse camp for this one.
And, if you’re truly super-hard to impress, consider that the film’s fight sequences are being co-coordinated by Mr. Damien Walters.
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I absolutely love the comic and can’t wait for this movie.
Definitely not giving anything away in those posters. But enough to keep me pumped for this flick.
hopefully it is not like watchman! but looks good.
I imagine I will see this, but not because of the posters.
Za? “Watchmen” was great!
They do look like the Spider-Man poster.
Can’t wait to see this!