I don't give a damn about my bad reputation

[bitterfig]

I watched Kick Ass the other night and it sort of, well, kicked ass. Forget the title character; I’m talking about Hit Girl, an 11-year old in a mask and purple wig who is the most efficient action heroine since Uma Thurman as the Bride in Kill BillWhile on a logical, responsible level I know it’s wrong that a small child should be trained to be a

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[lookfar]

People did find it disturbing, but I can definitely see how one could enjoy it as well.

[bitterfig]

Roger Ebert, who I really respect called it Kick Ass "morally reprehensible" so I know it's illicited strong reactions. I did find the idea of an 11 year old dealing in such strong violence disturbing yet at the same time I found myself responding to Hit Girl the way you're supposed to respond to action heroes but I never do, feeling really invigorated and pumped by her scenes.

[bitterfig]

I definitely didn't find Hit Girl at all sexualized, and I tend to be hyper-sensitive about stuff like that. Her costume covered her up and was age appropriate, she didn't wear make-up or act flirty. Some of the other female characters in the film were treated with less respect but Hit Girl didn't seem at all sexualized.

[geezlouise77]

I definitely need to see this movie...

[bitterfig]

I'd recommend it.