Nothing is perfect, but this was fun. This movie is of course going to be compared to the original Kick-Ass, and in that regard it falls just slightly short. The original was just that, original.. and that is why it still is a slight step ahead. All in all though, this movie has everything you want when you go to the theater. Parts of the movie are really dark, and will bring chills. Parts of the movie are just fun to watch, and others you are cheering for the main characters.
The development of Kick-Ass himself was much needed, and what he eventually becomes will make everyone who enjoys this series excited for a Kick-Ass 3. Despite how great that was, the star of the movie was obviously Hit Girl.. she stole the show, and overshadowed everyone in each scene she was in. By the end of the movie, as some have already said, it is hard not to absolutely love her, and see her in a completely different light than the previous movie. The super villain M-Fer was also very well played, though a bit over the top even for this series at times.
The deaths in the movie of some of the characters was kind of expected, and all in all didn't leave the feeling of deep loss that was there in the original with Big Daddy. Any chill bumps you feel in this one, or watery eyes, aren't from sadness as much as exhilaration.
My only complaint about the entire movie was the final sequence, the big battle.. it just felt incredibly rushed. Having read the comics, I expected the build up for this and the event itself to be much more intense.
All in all a great movie, and I am looking forward to catching Kick-Ass 3.