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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
I read this the morning after watching the movie for the first time. The story was completely changed in parts. I enjoyed the film so I'm glad I watched that first. Had I read the book first I probably would have been peeved.
What if a comic book geek decided to be a superhero, got himself a costume and patrolled the streets at night looking to fight crime? He'd get his ass kicked that's what. But in this story he goes back to it after his six months of rehab. While extremely violent, this is an interesting tale involving the mob, a father daughter vigilante team, pop culture, and those awkward teenage years. I love John Romita Jr's art, even if it is a much different subject matter from his days when I was reading his work in Iron Man. Not a comic book for kids (lots of blood, guts and profanity), and more of an interesting premise than a really great comic, but still an enjoyable read.
To be honest, I preferred the film. But then again it is one of my favourite films so that doesn't really reflect badly on the comic book.
I didn't really enjoy the art style that much. But I did like the plot and I think the characters were interesting.
Ultimately I just thought the plot and characters were slightly more developed in the film
I didn't really enjoy the art style that much. But I did like the plot and I think the characters were interesting.
Ultimately I just thought the plot and characters were slightly more developed in the film
Amé las pelis! Así que no dudaba que los comics iban a ser igual de geniales e incorrectos.
Es violento y bien sangriento como me lo esperaba.
Y debería llamarse Hit girl más que Kick ass la saga. La pendejita se roba la historia y es una ídola total.
Es violento y bien sangriento como me lo esperaba.
Y debería llamarse Hit girl más que Kick ass la saga. La pendejita se roba la historia y es una ídola total.
Things I liked about Kick-Ass:
- the gore
- Hit-Girl
- the art style
Things I disliked about Kick-Ass:
- the constant "oh let's use gay as a degrading term!!!"
- Dave (aka. the main character)
- Big Daddy
- the climax of the story (such a underwhelming conclusion and last "big fight)
In conclusion: the movie was better
- the gore
- Hit-Girl
- the art style
Things I disliked about Kick-Ass:
- the constant "oh let's use gay as a degrading term!!!"
- Dave (aka. the main character)
- Big Daddy
- the climax of the story (such a underwhelming conclusion and last "big fight)
In conclusion: the movie was better
I couldn't help while reading this that I was, indeed, a fangirl who anxiously anticipated the next volume of a much loved title. That breathless anxiety and the excitement you feel once you finish a volume has a certain beauty to it that's very hard to replicate.
I wanted to like this book more but I just couldn't gain that anticipation/excitement while reading this book. I liked the characters and the story arc was fine but there was no pull for me to continue. I finished it mostly because I wanted to see how the movie was different than the book and, overall, I found that I did enjoy the book better. The framework- that a normal kid continuously stumbles in his reality while the bruises of his recent battles heal and he prepares for another beating/battle- is what kept me reading. The dichotomy suggests that we're all willing to take a beating and get back up if, at the end of the day, we can go back home, lick our wounds and hide our failures from everyone else. This is what I wanted to see play out in the film version. However, the script writers went on to create a much more conventional story.
And though the pull to continue reading the story is not as strong as I would want it to be, I am compelled to seek out the sequels if only to see how the author plays with the idea of dual identities.
I wanted to like this book more but I just couldn't gain that anticipation/excitement while reading this book. I liked the characters and the story arc was fine but there was no pull for me to continue. I finished it mostly because I wanted to see how the movie was different than the book and, overall, I found that I did enjoy the book better. The framework- that a normal kid continuously stumbles in his reality while the bruises of his recent battles heal and he prepares for another beating/battle- is what kept me reading. The dichotomy suggests that we're all willing to take a beating and get back up if, at the end of the day, we can go back home, lick our wounds and hide our failures from everyone else. This is what I wanted to see play out in the film version. However, the script writers went on to create a much more conventional story.
And though the pull to continue reading the story is not as strong as I would want it to be, I am compelled to seek out the sequels if only to see how the author plays with the idea of dual identities.
I've been wanting to read this for a while,like a lot of people after I saw the movie, I really loved. The blood,the gore,the action and all the smart ass remakes definitely drew me.
I think I loved hit-girl she was even more badass in the comics the only thing I genuinely didn't care for and the reason I couldn't give this five stars was Big Daddy all I can say is I'm so glad they changed it for the film.
Can't wait to read book two now.
I think I loved hit-girl she was even more badass in the comics the only thing I genuinely didn't care for and the reason I couldn't give this five stars was Big Daddy all I can say is I'm so glad they changed it for the film.
Can't wait to read book two now.