The genre of spy films is a difficult one to make. It needs a great premise. Add the ingredient of comedy to that, and it's even more challenging. With amazing action sequences & stunts, and one of the best opening credits' segment in recent times, this project takes action and the way action is shot in film - to a great high.
For the last few years, I have been enthralled by how the population of our planet has increased from 1 billion in the 1970s to 7-plus billion today. In just 40-years!! I've imagined what it would be like if the population were simply reduced by half, and how it would impact the sharing of resources, social issues, etc. While I (am glad I) stopped at the thought, Matthew Vaughn has fascinatingly taken it further by making a film on that storyline where a billionaire mad-man Richmond Valentine plans on turning the world ultra-violent by broadcasting signals from his SIM cards that he distributes freely in masses.
Samuel L. Jackson is a thoroughly enjoyable act, almost continuing from where he left off in Pulp Fiction, only two decades later!
Colin Firth is classy, flexibly fit, and effortless. He has always been a joy to watch, over the years.
Mark Strong is suave and Michael Caine is his usual self, much like Morgan Freeman is in Hollywood.
Taron Egerton, as Gary "Eggsy" Unwin, appears to have a lot of fun, playing an upstart secret agent trainee, and fits the bill well.
The music score by Henry Jackman and Matthew Margeson is noteworthy and just sets the tempo right, building-up to the fight sequences.
The screenplay by Vaughn and Jane Goldman is commendable.
It has some great British humour, which surely is more than just an icing on the cake.
The selection process into Kingsman is scripted pretty interestingly, innovatively, and quite originally, thus making it enjoyable. It has several pithy one-liners too.
The Kentucky hate-church action episode is terrific, again thanks to the way it was shot. Take a bow, George Richmond, for turning grotesque violence into quite a comical one, brilliantly. I, for one, couldn't stop giggling at the humour in such a serious scene.
As Colin Firth might put it - in his immaculate British accent - This is a debonair movie with extravagance and gory violence, covered by great stunts and action reels' camera-work; not to mention an ensemble cast that delivers with panache.
A couple of things that could have been better was the avoidance of the over-usage of cuss words with the intention of making it look cool. Or the sexual overture ending. Perhaps that's Brit humour. But considering that the movie is based out of a comic book, I think kids would have really enjoyed this one, as they did Big Hero 6, if only it had cleaner humour. (Yes, this is rated A.)
Also, the graphics towards the climax where there's 'fireworks' could have been worked on better, but it was still fun to watch in the context of things.
A few of my friends told me that they missed The Imitation Game (another good British film in recent times). I'd say please do not miss out on this one, as this is a must-watch. I'd go with 4 out of 5 for it's immense pleasure and viewing.
Matthew Vaughn is at home donning the director's cap and is only getting better at making a class of films that have given him a unique identity, like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, and Kick-Ass.
All-in-all, a totally unexpected fun movie! While all have been recently talking about so many other movies for the Oscars, this one is definitely up there, especially for it's cinematography, screenplay and terrific action sequences.
I was expecting a spoof like Austin Powers or the Pink Panther series but Kingsman: The Secret Service definitely stands out on its own! I wouldn't have watched the movie if it were not for my friend Ganesh, who suggested that this might be a fun watch! Thank you, pal, as you were so right and the high IMDB rating was justified, indeed!
For the last few years, I have been enthralled by how the population of our planet has increased from 1 billion in the 1970s to 7-plus billion today. In just 40-years!! I've imagined what it would be like if the population were simply reduced by half, and how it would impact the sharing of resources, social issues, etc. While I (am glad I) stopped at the thought, Matthew Vaughn has fascinatingly taken it further by making a film on that storyline where a billionaire mad-man Richmond Valentine plans on turning the world ultra-violent by broadcasting signals from his SIM cards that he distributes freely in masses.
Samuel L. Jackson is a thoroughly enjoyable act, almost continuing from where he left off in Pulp Fiction, only two decades later!
Colin Firth is classy, flexibly fit, and effortless. He has always been a joy to watch, over the years.
Mark Strong is suave and Michael Caine is his usual self, much like Morgan Freeman is in Hollywood.
Taron Egerton, as Gary "Eggsy" Unwin, appears to have a lot of fun, playing an upstart secret agent trainee, and fits the bill well.
The music score by Henry Jackman and Matthew Margeson is noteworthy and just sets the tempo right, building-up to the fight sequences.
The screenplay by Vaughn and Jane Goldman is commendable.
It has some great British humour, which surely is more than just an icing on the cake.
The selection process into Kingsman is scripted pretty interestingly, innovatively, and quite originally, thus making it enjoyable. It has several pithy one-liners too.
The Kentucky hate-church action episode is terrific, again thanks to the way it was shot. Take a bow, George Richmond, for turning grotesque violence into quite a comical one, brilliantly. I, for one, couldn't stop giggling at the humour in such a serious scene.
As Colin Firth might put it - in his immaculate British accent - This is a debonair movie with extravagance and gory violence, covered by great stunts and action reels' camera-work; not to mention an ensemble cast that delivers with panache.
A couple of things that could have been better was the avoidance of the over-usage of cuss words with the intention of making it look cool. Or the sexual overture ending. Perhaps that's Brit humour. But considering that the movie is based out of a comic book, I think kids would have really enjoyed this one, as they did Big Hero 6, if only it had cleaner humour. (Yes, this is rated A.)
Also, the graphics towards the climax where there's 'fireworks' could have been worked on better, but it was still fun to watch in the context of things.
A few of my friends told me that they missed The Imitation Game (another good British film in recent times). I'd say please do not miss out on this one, as this is a must-watch. I'd go with 4 out of 5 for it's immense pleasure and viewing.
Matthew Vaughn is at home donning the director's cap and is only getting better at making a class of films that have given him a unique identity, like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, and Kick-Ass.
All-in-all, a totally unexpected fun movie! While all have been recently talking about so many other movies for the Oscars, this one is definitely up there, especially for it's cinematography, screenplay and terrific action sequences.
I was expecting a spoof like Austin Powers or the Pink Panther series but Kingsman: The Secret Service definitely stands out on its own! I wouldn't have watched the movie if it were not for my friend Ganesh, who suggested that this might be a fun watch! Thank you, pal, as you were so right and the high IMDB rating was justified, indeed!
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