I was ready to be appalled by the violence in Kingsman: The Secret Service, because of the reviews I read about it. Guts spilling out everywhere, heads exploding, decapitations, mangled bodies. I was expecting Quentin Tarantino levels of blood. The movie had it all, but I wasn't appalled. After a while, it was pure spectacle. It became hilarious and hard to believe. It was cartoony violence.
The movie revolves around a secret spy organization which keeps the world safe from Saville Row in London. They are the tailors who tinker and spy. To be a part of the organization, one had to be born in high class. The kid in this one wasn't high born but was given a chance because his dad was a trainee who gave his life to save Colin Firth's life. The film follows the kid's journey from novice to international super spy. He saves the world.
The film reminded me of James Bond movies with Sean Connery. It was kitsch in that sense. The cartoon violence was part of that. It couldn't take itself too seriously. It was like Quentin Tarantino decided to do an Austin Powers movie. Still, there was violence, but come on, it was ridiculous. There was even a secret lair in what should've been a volcano. Plus heads asploded in it. ASPLODE!
3 of 5 stars.
The movie revolves around a secret spy organization which keeps the world safe from Saville Row in London. They are the tailors who tinker and spy. To be a part of the organization, one had to be born in high class. The kid in this one wasn't high born but was given a chance because his dad was a trainee who gave his life to save Colin Firth's life. The film follows the kid's journey from novice to international super spy. He saves the world.
The film reminded me of James Bond movies with Sean Connery. It was kitsch in that sense. The cartoon violence was part of that. It couldn't take itself too seriously. It was like Quentin Tarantino decided to do an Austin Powers movie. Still, there was violence, but come on, it was ridiculous. There was even a secret lair in what should've been a volcano. Plus heads asploded in it. ASPLODE!
3 of 5 stars.
I particularly liked Colin Firth vs Sam Jackson. The big bollocks balloon - really??? lost me there.
but I did like the big fight scene in the church even though it broke all the rules.