That One Threw Me For A Floop
...here's a thing: McAfee is the most annoying thing on my list today. I do not recall the moment that I opted to download any software from them, but they keep wanting to scan my laptop for viruses. Interesting considering that despite my admitted slacking towards checking for these on my own, this PC has run smooth for going on three years. The most recent uninvited scan results determined that while there is nothing wrong, my laptop is in serious danger. There is a thing about a guest wandering into a party uninvited...
...Word Balloon recently interviewed a guy who writes about investments & geek culture for The Motley Fool. Throughout the chat, they discussed the future of comic books and their adaptations to television and film. They discussed everything from Marvel Studios versus DC scrambling to copy their strategy to print versus digital. As they delved into specifics, both men mentioned their heaping adoration for Kick Ass 2. As much as I loved the original Kick Ass, I had some doubt about the sequel due to Matthew Vaughn walking away. That said, I sat down to give it a spin recently.
Tonally speaking, Kick Ass 2 feels authentic to the original. The wackiness-grounded-as-real-world aspects that made the original so much violent fun is still there. While Nicolas Cage's Big Daddy met his demise in the first, Jim Carey steps in to completely fill the void as the highly memorable born again Christian superhero Sgt. Stars & Stripes. Many times, Jim Carey plays these cartoon-esque personas that wear thin but once in a while, he molds himself into something fulfilling. Think Man On The Moon or I Love You Phillip Morris. It is a shame he came out against the movie right before it's release, essentially killing it's chances.
This time around, the cast grows exponentially to a treasure trove of off-kilter crime fighters. It has the odd combination of working like a charm and over-stuffing the turkey. It works when the group of heroes known as Justice Forever gets together to share their back stories that are both inspired and hilarious. Watching these costumed warriors roam the streets and more reminds of the costumed vigilantes that populate our own reality. Where it gets a much is during the giant mess of a final battle. While it has it's memorable traits, so much gets muddied in the chaos.
The biggest let down is Hit Girl. While we really get to know her as Mindy McCready, what motivates her and where her weaknesses lie, we see a whole lot less of her as Hit Girl. In that sense, Kick Ass 2 feels like two movies intertwined. As herself, Mindy does have some memorable moments, both comedic and heartbreaking. Still, she was a major highlight in the original and she felt on the fringes for most of this film. I do think a repeat viewing down the road will foster a greater appreciation for this somewhat uneven sequel to one of the better comic book films....well, ever. See it...but maybe wait until it hits around $10 to consider buying.
Read: The Absence by Martin Stiff
Listen: Lifetime Background
Watch: Sons Of Anarchy
...Word Balloon recently interviewed a guy who writes about investments & geek culture for The Motley Fool. Throughout the chat, they discussed the future of comic books and their adaptations to television and film. They discussed everything from Marvel Studios versus DC scrambling to copy their strategy to print versus digital. As they delved into specifics, both men mentioned their heaping adoration for Kick Ass 2. As much as I loved the original Kick Ass, I had some doubt about the sequel due to Matthew Vaughn walking away. That said, I sat down to give it a spin recently.
Tonally speaking, Kick Ass 2 feels authentic to the original. The wackiness-grounded-as-real-world aspects that made the original so much violent fun is still there. While Nicolas Cage's Big Daddy met his demise in the first, Jim Carey steps in to completely fill the void as the highly memorable born again Christian superhero Sgt. Stars & Stripes. Many times, Jim Carey plays these cartoon-esque personas that wear thin but once in a while, he molds himself into something fulfilling. Think Man On The Moon or I Love You Phillip Morris. It is a shame he came out against the movie right before it's release, essentially killing it's chances.
This time around, the cast grows exponentially to a treasure trove of off-kilter crime fighters. It has the odd combination of working like a charm and over-stuffing the turkey. It works when the group of heroes known as Justice Forever gets together to share their back stories that are both inspired and hilarious. Watching these costumed warriors roam the streets and more reminds of the costumed vigilantes that populate our own reality. Where it gets a much is during the giant mess of a final battle. While it has it's memorable traits, so much gets muddied in the chaos.
The biggest let down is Hit Girl. While we really get to know her as Mindy McCready, what motivates her and where her weaknesses lie, we see a whole lot less of her as Hit Girl. In that sense, Kick Ass 2 feels like two movies intertwined. As herself, Mindy does have some memorable moments, both comedic and heartbreaking. Still, she was a major highlight in the original and she felt on the fringes for most of this film. I do think a repeat viewing down the road will foster a greater appreciation for this somewhat uneven sequel to one of the better comic book films....well, ever. See it...but maybe wait until it hits around $10 to consider buying.
Read: The Absence by Martin Stiff
Listen: Lifetime Background
Watch: Sons Of Anarchy
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