Kickass Themes Research

Kickass was first a comic book, which was adapted to the film Kickass (2010).

Though they are both based around the same story in general, the comic is very different from the film as it delves more into how Dave(Kickass) is a loner and how his super hero double life effects his actual real life( and portrays the situation in a much more negative light then the film). It also emphasizes more on Dave's obsession with superheros and how this drives him to act stupidly by dresses as a hero and going out seeking thrills by pretending to be an actual vigilante. This heavily influenced the story of Ninja Child, as the whole idea of him obsessing over ninjas was inspired by what happens in Kickass.

However Ninja Child is a much more positive film, more similar to Kickass (2010) then the actual comic in conclusion. It portrays the Ninja Child's enthusiasm as positive and constructive, and shows that his life gets better as he continues with his plan, similar to how Dave's life in the film also becomes much better as he gains fame and a girlfriend through his exploits. Kickass (2010) is also focuses more on the actual relationships Dave has with his peers, unlike the comic which shows he looses interest in them quickly after starting his double life. The film shows him gain new friends, similar to how in Ninja Child, the main character gains allies and friends while he is doing his plan, who support him. Although the premise is very different, it could be comparable to how in Kickass, the title character gains allies in the form of Hitgirl, Big Daddy and Red Mist.