Let me first say that I don't usually enjoy the regular guy turns superhero genre like Kick Ass, but do find redeeming humorous elements. This film really sets itself apart from the others. I was very torn about this film, and not sure how to feel after. There are excellent performances, some humor, but for the most part, it is painful, dark and creepy, to say the least. It's less of a fantasy and more of a serious psychotic breakdown. You watch a person in desperate emotional pain who loses all sense of right and wrong in such graphic detail that it is truly painful to watch. The graphic violence is shocking, and the very weird sex scene just completely turned my stomach. The performances are really wonderful from all, especially Ellen Paige. The storyline needs some work, there are no consequences, no redemption, no professional help, and surprisingly no incarceration for obvious crimes. There is no positive message from the film, and although I think this will quickly become a cult classic and loved by most pre- and post-adolescent boys who will think the violence is awesome, it is most definitely not a kid's movie, or for that matter, a mom's movie.
Review of Super
