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Kick-Ass 2
2013 103 min Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★5.7
Action, Adventure, Crime
Director: Jeff Wadlow
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Description
After Kick-Ass’ insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, he joins a patrol led by the Colonel Stars and Stripes. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist — reborn as The Mother Fucker — only the blade-wielding Hit-Girl can prevent their annihilation.
Budget:
$28M
US Gross:
$28.8M
Worldwide:
$60.8M
Starring
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Actor
Chloë Grace Moretz
Actor
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Actor
Awards
1 win & 9 nominations total
Key opinion
Kick-Ass 2 is widely considered an inferior sequel that fails to recapture the sharp, innovative magic of the original. While it retains the franchise's signature blend of graphic violence and black humor, the film is hampered by a weaker script, repetitive content, and a reliance on crude, lowbrow jokes.
| Originality | The film fails to live up to the original, lacking its predecessor's freshness and narrative impact. | |
| Humor | The humor frequently descends into vulgar, uninspired toilet jokes rather than the clever satire seen in the first film. | |
| Acting | Chloë Grace Moretz remains a highlight, though other performances—specifically Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s stagnant character arc—receive mixed reactions. | |
| Acting | The inclusion of Jim Carrey is widely seen as a missed opportunity, as his character is underutilized despite being a standout addition. | |
| Theme | Opinions on the tone are divided: some appreciate the attempt at gritty realism and darker stakes, while others find the shift toward melodrama and snuff-like violence jarring and unpleasant. | |
| Cinematography | The visual style and action sequences elicit contrasting views, with some praising the flashy aesthetic and standout combat moments, while others dismiss the choreography as cheap or derivative. |