A Superhero Sequel Disowned by Its Biggest Star Fights Back on Streaming
Matthew Vaughn’s Kick-Ass was a breath of fresh air for the superhero genre, a foul-mouthed and gratuitously violent R-rated adaptation that became an instant cult favorite, as well as a substantial critical and box office success story. Naturally, demand for a sequel was high, but the second installment was definitely a case of being careful what you wish for. Director Vaughn and screenwriter Jane Goldman were nowhere to be found, with Jeff Wadlow stepping in to pull double duty behind the camera. Similar to the…