In a time when truth in advertising is a hard thing to find in America, it’s refreshing to know that “Kick-Ass” lives up to its name.

Based on the comic book series of the same name, “Kick-Ass” tells the colorful tale of Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson), a regular teenage kid who decides to become a superhero, “Kick-Ass.” His self-assigned job of fighting crime gets less painful (if not easier) after an accident leaves him with significant nerve-ending damage.

During his exploits, he meets another up-and-coming superhero called Red Mist, a foul-mouthed little girl in a purple wig named Hitgirl (Chloe Moretz) and her father Big Daddy (Nicholas Cage), who dresses like a Batman double and has a score to settle with movie bad guy Frank D’Amico (Mark Strong).

The film boasts strong acting, quirky dialogue and an extra-large order of violence. The bright colors and camera angles make it frightfully entertaining and easy to see the comic book roots of the story. Aaron Johnson manages to balance nerdy with suave and, well, “kick-ass,” and makes for a very enjoyable main character.

Many reviewers are criticizing the language and violence surrounding the movie, especially with regard to Chloe Moretz, who is now 12. People are complaining that her colorful language is offensive and distracting, while others are commenting that everyone seems to be obsessed with her speech and is paying no mind to the fact that she kills about 20 people in the film.

Despite these qualms, “Kick-Ass” still took number one at the box office opening weekend, and hoards of people are flooding to the theaters.

Those in opposition to the movie’s themes shouldn’t act so surprised—it seems like the name “Kick-Ass” should have given them a hint as to what was in store for them.

The movie is rated R and rightfully so—so please keep your small children and friends with easily-offended ears out of the theater— and superhero enthusiasts everywhere will get a kick out of “Kick-Ass.”