NetflixKick-Ass 2 (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.1
Overview
After Kick-Ass’ insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, he joins a patrol led by the Colonel Stars and Stripes. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist — reborn as The Mother Fucker — only the blade-wielding Hit-Girl can prevent their annihilation.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
After Kick-Ass’ insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, he joins a patrol led by the Colonel Stars and Stripes. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist — reborn as The Mother Fucker — only the blade-wielding Hit-Girl can prevent their annihilation.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film explores the ethical complexities and consequences of vigilantism, presenting both the perceived necessity of individual action against crime and the destructive cycle of violence it can unleash, without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features a visibly diverse supporting cast, though its main characters are cast traditionally without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities, portraying them neutrally or positively based on character actions within its satirical context.
Secondary
The film features multiple female characters, including Hit-Girl and Mother Russia, who engage in and win close-quarters physical fights against numerous male opponents, demonstrating superior combat skills and strength.
The character Doctor Gravity, depicted as white in the original comic book source material, is portrayed by a Black actor in the film adaptation.
The film portrays Colonel Stars and Stripes as a born-again Christian whose faith genuinely motivates him to do good and adopt a moral code, transforming him from a violent past. While the narrative highlights the inherent contradictions of a 'Christian vigilante' through satire, it does not ridicule Christianity itself, but rather the character's struggle to reconcile his beliefs with his violent actions. His faith is presented as a positive personal influence.
The film "Kick-Ass 2" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal of queer identity to evaluate within the narrative, leading to a determination of N/A for its net impact.
The film adapts characters from the original comic series and the first film installment. All established characters maintain their canonical gender portrayals without any instances of gender swapping.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
6.4
Critic Ratings
3.3
4.1
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