Kick-Ass

Certificate: 15

Running Time: 117 minutes

Director: Matthew Vaughn

Starring Aaron Johnson (seen in Nowhere Boy) as the lead, Kick-Ass is about a regular kid who decides that you don’t have to be super to become a superhero. But there’s a big thing that distinguishes this from all those other superhero movies. Mainly that he generally gets his ass kicked, but also that it’s funny, not cliche in any way and was a very individual and unique storyline. Well worth a watch if you want a bit of action comedy. Aaron Johnson is definitely one to watch - he’s a talented, rising star.

Rating: ****

Nowhere Boy

Certificate: 15

Running Time: 98 minutes

Director: Sam Taylor-Wood 

     Nowhere Boy is a charming film, based on the musical legend that is and was John Lennon. The story is set with John in his late teens; the antics of a typical rebellious boy are portrayed reasonably and with no shyness. As we all know, growing up can be hard, and this now world famous man was no exception to the rule. Following the death of his Uncle, John, who is told he will do nothing with his life, spirals into a world of tragedy, laughter and, of course, music. This tale of truth is given to us in its purest form, an excellent transition from life to film. Aaron Johnson really filled the essence of his role as this iconic hero. Sam Taylor-Wood did justice to John, leaving the days of his limelight and stardom nowhere to be seen - because we all know what happens next. Nowhere Boy is probably one of the best films I have seen in recent times.

Rating: *****