Synopsis:

Mindy McCready is home alone on Christmas Eve when a gang of criminals invade her house looking for a stolen package. Mindy deals with them directly as her alter-ego, HIT-GIRL.

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Review by Andie Karvelis:

Marvel Cinematic Universe or the MCU has become synonymous with blockbuster action films. It put a ( well deserved ) spotlight on Superheroes and Anti-Heroes giving them a household name. Which makes me ridiculously happy because I am one of those geeky chicks that loved the comics. So to see your favorite characters come to life on screen ( and done RIGHT ) makes you as giddy as a little kid at Christmastime.

That is exactly how I felt watching this film. Kevin Barile wrote and designed the action sequences on Hit Girl – A Kick-Ass Christmas Story and it does not disappoint! As a matter of fact, this is done so flawlessly you could very well be watching a Disney Plus Christmas special. Yeah Disney, you heard me.

Kevin Barile was incredibly clever in the way he wrote this, designed the action sequences, and the cast and crew he chose. Plus he did all this in just 4 weeks. Are you paying attention, Disney? You should be. Robert Steven Brown was the Stunt Coordinator on this and what a team he and Kevin make! They are absolute pro’s. The stunt choreography was so seamless with the camerawork that it sold each and every hit, fall, flip, gunshot and kick. These guys knew where to slow down a hit to the face and add that bit of comedy. Even with the talent of Kevin and Robert calling the shots, you still need a fantastic stunt team. Check! They got that. Each and every stunt performer was beyond amazing, including Sammie Nicol who was Hit Girl’s stunt double. They didn’t shy away from some of the more difficult stunt work like a fire stunt and a high fall. Pretty. Dang. Amazing.

This film is more than just great stunts though. Tony Diaz handled the Cinematography and it’s just beautiful, then again… it IS Tony Diaz doing the visual effects and cinematography so of course it’s gonna be gorgeous. They captured the essence of what a Marvel Kick-Ass film is. Robert Dill is pure genius as Tax Man. So many times his delivery had me laughing out loud and I loved the “refrigerator” scene. His stunt work was equally as brilliant. Angie Estevao is a natural on camera, you immediately adore her and she did an exceptional job in this.

There is definitely magic with this group of filmmakers and I, for one, can’t wait to see what they will do next.

Directed by Kevin Barile

DOP: Tony Diaz

Sound Designer: Francois Blaignan

Original Music: Hayley Rosenthal

Starring: Angie Estevao, Robert Dill