British film director and producer known for stylish, high-energy action and crime films; reviews on DeBaser highlight Kick-Ass and The Pusher (2004) as representative works.

Vaughn began his career in the British film industry as a producer before directing feature films; reviewers note his collaboration with cinematographer Ben Davis (The Pusher) and his 2010 direction of Kick-Ass.

DeBaser hosts two positive reviews of Matthew Vaughn's films, praising his kinetic action direction and stylistic choices. Kick-Ass is noted for its faithful comic adaptation, dark humor and shocking set pieces. The Pusher (2004) is highlighted as Vaughn's first feature with strong cinematography by Ben Davis and a layered gangster story. Reviewers single out performances by Daniel Craig and Nicolas Cage.

For:Fans of stylized action, dark-humour superhero films, and British crime cinema.

 "Kick-Ass and Big Daddy are tied to a chair. Beaten and tortured by a group of Italian/American mobsters. For them, it's the end. says the thug with the zippo in hand, ready to burn them alive. A thudding noise. A bullet straight into the bad guy's head. The lights go out. A pint-sized girl bursts into the room, equipped with night vision goggles. The shot turns into a first-person view, worthy of the best FPS games. A musical crescendo. Little Hit-Girl begins her personal massacre. The musical background grows, quickens in rhythm, until it becomes a chilling melody. A black and white slow motion starts. The only color on screen is the fire that burns Big Daddy alive. The little avenger with purple hair takes down the last two henchmen..."

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 "\u0022The Pusher\u0022 is a UK title released in 2004 and marked Matthew Vaughn, here in his first feature film after having worked as a producer on several other English films including Lock & Stock and Snatch."

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