Describe it in 25 words or less.
Pete: Kick Ass and Hit Girl team up to battle against the re-invented Red Mist whilst dealing with the reality that they are growing up.
Brigette: Superheroes, super villains and the real world collide.
Any particular reason for choosing this film?
Pete: Because Kick Ass was so awesome!
Brigette: Because I LOVED the first Kick Ass and have been anxiously anticipating this film.
Genre:
Pete: Action
Brigette: Comic Book Adaptation
Who was your favorite character and why?
Pete: Hit Girl because her one-liners make me laugh.
Brigette: Dave Lizewski/Kick Ass because he is so pure of heart.
Who was your least favorite character and why?
Pete: Chris D’Amico (aka The Mother F**ker)…I think the name says it all.
Brigette: Marcus because he’s always trying to force Mindy to be a conformist and ignore who she truly is.
How was the casting?
Pete: Excellent.
Brigette: So good I believed these people really were their characters.
Did it grab you immediately or did it take a while?
Pete: Grabbed me immediately.
Brigette: Immediately and completely.
Favorite quote:
Pete: “Try to have fun. Otherwise, what’s the point?” – Col. Stars and Stripes
Brigette: “You don’t have to be a bad ass to be a superhero, Dave. You just have to be brave.” – Mindy Macready
What would you change?
Brigette: There was one death I wished hadn’t happened.
How was the soundtrack?
Listen for yourself, we’ve added the score to Grooveshark here: Kick Ass 2 Score
And we’ve added the soundtrack to Grooveshark here: Kick Ass 2 Soundtrack
Would you watch it again?
Brigette: Definitely, especially as a movie marathon one day.
Is it part of a series and have you seen the rest of the series?
Pete: Yes, and I’ve seen the first in the series and I’m also looking forward to more.
Brigette: Yes, I’ve seen the first one and LOVED it! Ever since I saw Sin City I’ve really loved comic book film adaptations.
How was the ending?
Pete: Make sure you keep watching until after the credits roll.
Brigette: Unresolved.
What was the moral of the story?
Pete: The REAL world needs REAL heroes.
Brigette: Be true to who you are and what you stand for.
Who would you recommend it to?
Pete: Anyone who liked Kick Ass or Arnold Schwarzenegger films.
Brigette: Anyone who loved the first Kick Ass and to people who like to see their comic books brought to life on the big screen.
Won’t Eat Their Cereal opportunity:
Pete & Brigette: There was one, but you’ll have to be lucky enough to get a ticket to our 2014 Facebook Oscar party to see it.
Beer pairing: (Pete’s specialty)
Oud 15 Flanders Red Ale from Bullfrog Brewery
How far would you go to stand up for what you believe in?