kickass

Kick-Ass is a 2010 superhero film directed by Matthew Vaughn and based on the comic book series of the same name by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. The story follows Dave Lizewski, a high school student who decides to become a real-life superhero, despite having no special powers. He adopts the persona of "Kick-Ass" and begins patrolling the streets of his city, quickly gaining notoriety.

Dave's vigilante activities soon attract the attention of other individuals, including the precocious and deadly father-daughter duo, Big Daddy and Hit-Girl. Big Daddy, a former accountant named Damon Macready, has trained his daughter Mindy to be a lethal martial artist and assassin. Their shared mission is to take down local mob boss Frank D'Amico.

As Kick-Ass becomes more involved in crime-fighting, he gets entangled with Big Daddy and Hit-Girl's crusade against D'Amico. The film blends elements of action, comedy, and dark satire, exploring the consequences of ordinary people attempting to be superheroes in a world that is not prepared for them. The R-rated nature of the film is notable for its graphic violence and strong language, which sets it apart from more conventional superhero narratives. Kick-Ass was praised for its originality and its portrayal of violence, though some critics found its tone to be controversial.