Nothing brings more joy to this critic’s face than watching a movie that makes me feel like a little kid. When I sat down in the theater to see Kingsman: The Secret Service, I was immediately reminded of the old days, playing imaginary games in my backyard and on the playground, wanting desperately to be a spy when I grew up. And as glamorous as Kingsman makes the profession look, I certainly remember why.
The tale of Kingsman is a classically simple one: big bad guy with a plan for global attack, a small agency discovers the plot, and the new recruit that takes on the threat. Taron Egerton plays Eggsy, the son of a deceased Kingsman who is recruited by “Galahad,” played by Colin Firth. These are just two of the exceptional performances in this film, which also includes Samuel L. Jackson as the film’s villain, Michael Caine as the head of the Kingsman, and Mark Strong as “Merlin.”
The movie is chock-full of spectacular action, accompanied with innovative and tight camera work. Never before have I seen action look quite this slick and intense, and the use of “Freebird” during the church brawl is on par with the 2Pac scene in Django Unchained in terms of awesome absurdity. Backing the action is a tight and hilarious script, pairing the espionage of James Bond with the over-the-top comic bookiness of Batman.
If you’re looking to treat yourself to an exciting action film or enjoy the exciting and somewhat silly nature of the old 007 films, Kingsman: The Secret Service earns a high recommendation from this critic. You’ll laugh, you’ll wince, and you’ll be on the edge of your seat the whole time. Plus, it may just rekindle your childhood fancy.
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