![]() ![]() Plus, the movie's need to include so-called "meta" elements (comparing the "real world" with the world of comic books) feel forced and obligatory. And, while there are some solid gold moments, the story as a whole has an unfocused, meandering quality, and there are elements that simply don't work. However, since Kick-Ass was such an atypical superhero production, the filmmakers, with Jeff Wadlow (whose previous effort was the forgettable Never Back Down) taking over for Matthew Vaughn in the director's chair, appear to be in a quandary about how to proceed. That usually means bigger fights, more interesting plot developments, and a stronger payoff. ![]() A sequel to the breath-of-fresh-air 2010 action/comedy, Kick-Ass, this film tries to do what many second installments attempt - now that the origin story has been dispensed with, take the characters in new directions. If there was ever any question about their ubiquitous multiplex presence, this answers it. The summer blockbuster season of 2013 is over, so what do we get as we move into the dog days of August? Yet another superhero movie.
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