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2013 Movie Reviews

‘Kick-Ass 2’ still kicks a little ass, just lacks original’s shock and awe factor

Three years ago, “Kick-Ass” burst into theatres and won over a lot of fans with its over the top action and endless one-liners. Besides super heroes are all the rage these days and the R-rated comedy and violence was a surprisingly refreshing change of pace.KickAss2

But the truth is, it worked mainly because of Chloe Grace-Moretz and her, for lack of a better phrase, kick ass turn as the sweet and innocent little bad ass, Hit Girl. But it was funny then because not a lot of girls that age run around with a mouth like that.

In “Kick-Ass 2”, she’s in high school. It’s still funny but it’s just not shocking anymore.  Continue reading ‘Kick-Ass 2’ still kicks a little ass, just lacks original’s shock and awe factor →

2013 Movie Reviews

Abracadabra, ‘Burt Wonderstone’ offers no magical treats

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burt wonderstoneThe sheer magnitude of getting Jim Carrey and Steve Carrell on screen as dueling magicians would seem to be a magical pairing destined for comedy gold. “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” brings them together for their second big screen outing — “Bruce Almighty” being the first — and unfortunately, while there are some extremely funny moments, there is a lot more hocus than the movie has focus.

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