Kick-Ass: 9 reasons why this movie still rocks 10 years later

The comedy

This could be a part that people forget about: Kick-Ass was pretty funny. That is something that often gets lost in the midst of all of the guns and the action scenes (which is discussed next).

We’ve already discussed how good Nicolas Cage was, but it’s worth mentioning again. Him playing this loving father that was preparing his daughter for war was nothing short of hilarious. Both of them acted as if they were having normal father/daughter time. Instead of play time with toys, there were switchblades and bulletproof vests. Then there’s the story Cage’s character told. He talked about the death of his wife and getting revenge like it was a bedtime story. How could you not laugh at this?

A good portion of the comedy came at the expense of Dave Lizewski. He was a bit bumbling and very calamitous. When he was hit by a car, he told his father they found him naked. An embarrassing, but necessary moment that ends with some laughs. Uncomfortable moments like this made the characters more likable while making us all laugh. It’s part of what makes this movie special and different from other flicks. There was a good amount of heart in the jokes. They could be mean-spirited at times, but it made sense as the movie continued.