KINGSMAN : THE SECRET SERVICE
If you haven't seen KINGSMAN : THE SECRET SERVICE, go to the cinemas now ! This has got to be the most FUN movie I've seen for quite awhile ! With a great story, interesting characters, and very-well choreographed action scenes. Based on the 2012 Marvel comic book series,
Kingsman: The Secret Service is about a super-secret spy organization that recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program. Meanwhile, a global threat emerges from a megalomaniac tech genius/billionaire.
The casting of actors is just perfect ! Colin Firth in his first action role is excellent ! Who would have thought Mr. Darcy could be this deadly ? After watching Nick Fury in all those Marvel Superhero films, it's refreshing to see Samuel L. Jackson as the baddie. His assistant Gazelle ( Sofia Boutella ) is surprisingly amazing with her razor-sharp prosthetic legs. Add to the great cast are Michael Caine and Mark Strong. And the central characer Eggsy (Taron Egerton) ? He's Fantastic ! We're looking at a new major star here. With a combination of good looks, fine acting chops, and derring-do of an action hero, we'll be seeing more of him in the future. And this is just his first movie.
A word of caution. There are some very violent scenes. I can only describe them as jaw-dropping and over-the-top. But these are presented in a comic, stylish way. not the kind of gore we see in horror movies. Directed by Matthew Vaughn, who also helmed KICK ASS and X-MEN FIRST CLASS.
The film not only pays tribute to the spy genre; but also gives it a fresh modern update. Definitely one of the best spy films ever !
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