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Kingsman: The Secret Service

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Sequel:

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Prequel:

The King's Man

Original title: Kingsman: The Secret Service
Year: 2014
Running time: 129 min.
Country: United Kingdom
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Screenwriter: Matthew Vaughn, Jane Goldman (Comic: Mark Millar, Dave Gibbons)
Music: Henry Jackman, Matthew Margeson
Cinematography: George Richmond
Cast: Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Strong, Michael Caine, Sofia Boutella, Sophie Cookson, Geoff Bell, Mark Hamill, Jack Davenport, Tom Prior, Neve Gachev, Jordan Long, Edward Holcroft, Hanna Alström, Samantha Womack
Producer: 20th Century Fox, Marv Films, TSG Entertainment
Genre: Thriller. Action. Comedy | Spy Film. Based on a Comic
Movie Groups: Mark Millar Adaptations | Dave Gibbons Adaptations | Kingsman
Synopsis / Plot: An action spy film that follows a veteran secret agent and his younger protege. Based upon the acclaimed comic book and directed by Matthew Vaughn (Kick Ass, X-Men First Class), "Kingsman: The Secret Service" tells the story of a super-secret spy organization that recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into the agency’s ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.

Critics' reviews

"Plenty have tried to adapt the 007 shtick to younger characters, with demonstrably dopey results. In the end, the reason it works for Vaughn is that he's making the film for adults."

Peter Debruge: Variety
"Firth enters new territory with style and grace, anchoring a smart, high-energy movie that eventually runs out of steam."

Sheri Linden: The Hollywood Reporter
"Between straight-up James Bond and the Austin Powers parody version, Kingsman is a high-octane combo of action and comedy that breathes surreal new life into the big-screen spy game (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of four)"

Peter Travers: Rolling Stone
"Mashing up satire, subtle social commentary, clever gadgetry, keen wit and high-octane style, this spy saga (...) is bolstered by a terrific cast. (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of four)"

Claudia Puig: USA Today
"The problem is that Mr. Vaughn has no interest in, or perhaps understanding of, violence as a cinematic tool. He doesn't use violence; he squanders it."

Manohla Dargis: The New York Times
"Silly, sadistic and finally a little galling. (...) Rating: ★½ (out of four)"

Michael Phillips: Chicago Tribune
"A startlingly enjoyable and well-made action film leavened by humor and slicked along by style, made by, for, and about people who've seen far too many Bond films."

James Rocchi: The Wrap
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