Kick-Ass the movie

[patrickl]

It doesn't have to be funny though does it? I didn't get a hell of a lot of chuckles out of Spiderman, Batman or Iron Man. Still entertaining...

Yeah, like I said, I though the movie was entertaining, but I'm trying to understand what makes it so spectacular (10/10) for others.

[Ginsu Victim]

It doesn't have to be funny though does it? I didn't get a hell of a lot of chuckles out of Spiderman, Batman or Iron Man. Still entertaining...

Yeah, like I said, I though the movie was entertaining, but I'm trying to understand what makes it so spectacular (10/10) for others.

I judge movies on:

Did they make the film they set out to make?
How well did they do it?
Was I entertained?
How many times did I glance at my watch?

What I don't do is compare movies to other movies. I'm not going to say, "Well, I gave this movie over here 9/10, so I can't give this one a ten"

[Ginsu Victim]

Well, depictions of penetration are illegal in Oklahoma, so cussing little girls is the closest to filth ginsu can legally watch.

So you're happy with little girls being penetrated?

Yeah, who's the one with problems here?

[Ginsu Victim]

lol wut
 

Same reaction I had to what you brought up. Like the legality of penetration pr0n in this state matters when the internet's full of it.

[patrickl]

Maybe the problem is that I don't remember her cussing. I guess I've seen too much South Park to still think that's hilarious.

Anyway, I did like the movie, but I wouldn't advice anyone (over 16) to go and see that movie nor would I watch it again. It's a bit like The Hangover. I liked that one also, but the humor is a bit weird.

[Ginsu Victim]

Anyway, I did like the movie, but I wouldn't advice anyone (over 16) to go and see that movie

It's an R-rated movie here (17 and up). Are you saying no one should see it?

Maybe some of the problems with the humor for you is just because of the cultural difference.

[patrickl]

Anyway, I did like the movie, but I wouldn't advice anyone (over 16) to go and see that movie

It's an R-rated movie here (17 and up). Are you saying no one should see it?

Ah well 17 then. I'm assuming the movie is aimed at teenagers.

Maybe some of the problems with the humor for you is just because of the cultural difference.

Well I do like British humor and I loved Layer Cake (and it's weird humor). Again, I'm just not seeing this movie as a 10/10.

[Ginsu Victim]

Again, I'm just not seeing this movie as a 10/10.

Never said you had to.

[patrickl]

Again, I'm just not seeing this movie as a 10/10.

Never said you had to.

I know, but that doesn't stop me wondering what I missed

I was wondering how old the lead actor was. Turns out he's 21. He's married to the 43 year old Sam Taylor Wood (what's in a name). Wow.

[dre-w]

Here's Ebert's summary on it and I agree with him:

"The early scenes give promise of an entirely different comedy. Aaron Johnson has a certain anti-charm, his problems in high school are engaging, and so on. A little later, I reflected that possibly only Nic Cage could seem to shoot a small girl point-blank and make it, well, funny. Say what you will about her character, but Chloe Grace Moretz has presence and appeal. Then the movie moved into dark, dark territory, and I grew sad. "

He also gave it one star, which was generous.

Oh the same guy who was bashing teens for wearing American flag t-shirts on Cinco De Mayo Day..

Ebert = 2 thumbs down..

[danny_galaga]

Anyway, I did like the movie, but I wouldn't advice anyone (over 16) to go and see that movie

It's an R-rated movie here (17 and up). Are you saying no one should see it?

Ah well 17 then. I'm assuming the movie is aimed at teenagers.

Maybe some of the problems with the humor for you is just because of the cultural difference.

Well I do like British humor and I loved Layer Cake (and it's weird humor). Again, I'm just not seeing this movie as a 10/10.

Funny thing is, the girl who played Hit Girl won't legally be able to see this movie for 5 years, mostly due to her performance

[ammitz]

Here's Ebert's summary on it and I agree with him:
 Then the movie moved into dark, dark territory, and I grew sad. "

I think it was at this point where the movie got really funny 

[RayB]

I didn't realize this move was supposed to be a comedy.

[SirPeale]

Funny thing is, the girl who played Hit Girl won't legally be able to see this movie for 5 years, mostly due to her performance

Funny thing is movie ratings aren't laws, moran.

Cut him some slack, he's not American.

And it's "moron".    "Moran" makes me think of something else.

[Hoopz]

Funny thing is, the girl who played Hit Girl won't legally be able to see this movie for 5 years, mostly due to her performance

Funny thing is movie ratings aren't laws, moran.

Cut him some slack, he's not American.

And it's "moron".    "Moran" makes me think of something else.

Peale loves Joni!

[danny_galaga]

Funny thing is, the girl who played Hit Girl won't legally be able to see this movie for 5 years, mostly due to her performance

Funny thing is movie ratings aren't laws, moran.

So if a ten year old kid sees the movie, and the parents complain to some authority (congressman, cop whatever) the cinema can just say 'it's just a guideline'? There are no repercussions? Would that hold true if the ten year old saw a pornographic movie in a cinema?

Oh, and  i know what you mean when you say moran



It never grows old 

[RayB]

I believe only the X rating has any sort of law associated with it. It might not even be a direct "cinema" related law, but indirectly you'd be guilty of corrupting a minor or something to that effect.

And of course, this varies by country, state/province, etc

[AtomSmasher]

Funny thing is, the girl who played Hit Girl won't legally be able to see this movie for 5 years, mostly due to her performance

Funny thing is movie ratings aren't laws, moran.

So if a ten year old kid sees the movie, and the parents complain to some authority (congressman, cop whatever) the cinema can just say 'it's just a guideline'? There are no repercussions? Would that hold true if the ten year old saw a pornographic movie in a cinema?

If I remember it correctly, the repercussions come from the mpaa who will stop anyone from sending their movies to theaters who do not enforce the ratings system.

[patrickl]

I guess every bar/forum has it's Cliff Clavin ...

[shmokes]

There is no 'X' rating.

 

I think I read that there really was an X rating but that the MPAA didn't trademark it so it was heavily used by the porn industry (without MPAA approval) to promote their films.  That could be ---That which is odiferous and causeth plants to grow---.  NC-17 is sort of the response.  It's been around only since the mid to late 90's if I remember right.

[RayB]

Finally saw it tonight. It Kicked    Ass.