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Kingsman: The Secret Service

2014

Matthew Vaughn

Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Strong ...

6.8

42,108

Thriller. Action. Comedy 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.

	Media	Author	Review
		Sheri Linden The Hollywood Reporter	"Firth enters new territory with style and grace, anchoring a smart, high-energy movie that eventually runs out of steam."
		Peter Debruge Variety	"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."
		Jordan Hoffman The Guardian	"This movie is so alive that few will roll their eyes at the message - one that says a true gentleman's virtue comes from within, and not their accent. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of five)"
		Peter Travers Rolling Stone	"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)"
		Claudia Puig USA Today	"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)"
		Manohla Dargis The New York Times	"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."
		Chris Hewitt Empire	"Perhaps the riskiest mainstream movie in years, Vaughn’s love letter to spy movies may be uneven in places, but it’s ultra-violent, envelope-pushing, and fun enough to overcome the flaws (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of five)"
		Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune	"Silly, sadistic and finally a little galling. (...) Rating: ★½ (out of four)"
		Mark Adams Screendaily	"A delicious blend of streetwise savvy and old-fashioned espionage motifs."
		James Rocchi The Wrap	"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."

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