This movie is downright puzzling. On the surface it looks like an innocent superhero comedy complete with an 11-year-old, her purple wig and PVC cape, but innocent it is not. With violence so blatant and extreme that it puts Tarantino to shame, this film is a definite no-no for kids under the legal age.I’m not usually too offended by bloodshed, especially when it’s done under the guise of satire. In fact I’d name several Tarantino films in my Top 10 faves ever, but I found myself disturbed by this film simply because it smacks of teen movie yet hits a very adult punch. Even when viewed in an adult context, I’m not sure I want to watch a film in which the violence is perpetrated by a pre-teen and her father, whom she calls “Big Daddy.” I might be missing the point, but I do know that audiences across SA will be divided on this one.
Rating: 3 outta 5.
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