Kick-Ass

Kick-Ass elicits a primary response of Humor through its dark, satirical take on superhero tropes and the absurdity of its premise. This is strongly complemented by Excitement and Anticipation driven by its stylized, intense action sequences and the unfolding, unpredictable plot. The film also generates significant Anxiety and Anger due to the dangerous criminal elements and the brutal violence depicted, often leading to moments of Surprise and being genuinely Disturbing given its graphic nature. Underlying these are feelings of Satisfaction as the protagonists achieve their goals and occasional Joy from the comedic elements.