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DefinitelyMaybSep 26, 2017

When people say they don't understand why other people hate/dislike this film, I think we are living on different planets. That is not to disrespect that people can have different preferences, but not being able to objectively see why a filmWhen people say they don't understand why other people hate/dislike this film, I think we are living on different planets. That is not to disrespect that people can have different preferences, but not being able to objectively see why a film is bad makes my head scratch. I like a lot of bad films (ie Transformers 2 - 3), but the difference is that I KNOW its a bad film. *see the subtle difference? With Kingsmen: The Golden Circle, this is objectively a bad film that you can enjoy, but any careful analysis would show that this is a film that is poorly written, poorly paced, unfunny and just not entertaining. The next question is why does it not work compared to the first film. As a disclaimer, I'm not the biggest Matthew Vaughn fan, but I genuinely liked the first Kingsmen, Stardust, Layer Cake and Kick-Ass which means I at least have some understanding what he goes for and the choices he make. The first Kingsmen was universally well liked, except for some who didnt like the vulgar humour which I can kind of understand. However, with Kingsmen the film had a heart and a very structured story that saw the development of a young lad to someone with responsbility and suave. It had interesting character dynamic, characters that were menancing yet hillarious, and mostly it subverted the typical spy genre with glaring over the top violence but done in a way that was original and realistic. Yet with Kingsmen:tHe golden circle (KTGC), this film lacks every one of those elements that made the first one worked.

First, the script is a complete shambles. Without spoiling too much, this film felt exactly like Guardians of the Galaxy 2 where for almost 2/3 of the film there was little to not plot with random scenes justapoxed to create a barebone story. As from the trailer, we see the destruction of the Kingsmen (which is fine) and they go to America to find their counterpart, The Statesmen, for help. The start is okay because they at least set up the relationship between the characters and introduce us back the princess from the first film as the main lover which works at the start. However, once the get to America they basically spend a majority of that time talking and finding out that Colin Firth's character is alive and they spend pretty much half the movie trying to make him come back. This is half of the film. Then we get the traditional baddy fight and finding the McGuffin. A lot of what happens on screen doesn't make sense and there are some very poor choices in how characters die or appear in screen. For example, there is a certain rock start that just spends his entire time swearing, whilst funny at first, becomes very dry very soon before he randomly does a Cantona. Another character you think might be the main character, turns out to be just a cameo. The problem with this film is that it lacks heart and any sort of stakes as we quickly find out death is no longer an issue. Characters never explain their motivations and we actually spend more time with Eggsy and his princess than anybody else. The film also expects you to remember every minor callback from the first film with constant references to trivial things from the past whilst not developing them at all. Remember the amazing Church scene you saw, well how about every action scene in this film should be shot like that except its only 1 character versus 5-6 people? The script is so bad that it constantly relies on character exposition dumping what they are going to do next because they themselves don't know what is happening. Arguably what made the original Kingsmen good was that it was a subversion of the spy/action genre with good characters. You will not find any good characters in this film. They are all tedious, monotonous and dull. Some characters that almost have an arc become quickly reduced, whilst some having no arc are given one immediately by the end. Even as a squemish person of violence, I found this film had hardly any violence compared to the first film. Characters seem to appear and go whenever they choose and there is a lack of the 'real world' in this film. Sadly, Emma Thomson and Julianne Moore are reduced to nothingness, whilst other characters are built with shakey motivations and inconsistent actions that are never explained (Colin Firth shoots a character in the film but the film never explains why he does so except he believes so, and another character decides to their customer because they want to be known? but could easily just buy a legitimate company and be famous?) And the worst thing is that the world-building is non-existent.

Overall, you can like KTGC, but don't say its better than the first film. Its not, you are just deluding yourself. If you are expecting an over the top film with silly gags, I would suggest something like XXX:Return of Xander Cage or Fast and Furious. At least those films are honest about what they are and you might be actually entertained. Don't let those fancy suits fool you.… Expand

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qSep 22, 2017

The movie is nothing more than a cheap piece of crap-art, littered with F-bombs, gross-out violence, ridiculous special effects, a remarkably crude sex scene, and an asinine story line whose whole raison d'etre was to provide opportunitiesThe movie is nothing more than a cheap piece of crap-art, littered with F-bombs, gross-out violence, ridiculous special effects, a remarkably crude sex scene, and an asinine story line whose whole raison d'etre was to provide opportunities for the film makers to demonstrate their artistic vacuousness.… Expand

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ryanlikemoviesSep 23, 2017

There are two films that I would give 100%, as in they do nothing wrong I can not fault them, and they are Terminator 2 and Kingsman: The Secret Service. So obviously I was pretty excited for the Kingsman sequel. But as an avid film goer,There are two films that I would give 100%, as in they do nothing wrong I can not fault them, and they are Terminator 2 and Kingsman: The Secret Service. So obviously I was pretty excited for the Kingsman sequel. But as an avid film goer, there is one film I've ever walked out of, and this is that film...… Expand

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TalulaGreyDec 3, 2017

I was so looking forward to this film and they killed it, dead. I left when Eggsy was having dinner with the princess and her parents. I just thought, this is not funny and if I leave now I can sneak into what-ever's playing next door. I amI was so looking forward to this film and they killed it, dead. I left when Eggsy was having dinner with the princess and her parents. I just thought, this is not funny and if I leave now I can sneak into what-ever's playing next door. I am glad that I didn't pay full price to see 25ish minutes of this film. I do not recommend this film.… Expand

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SuperKevSep 23, 2017

Bizarre movie with occasional fun sequences but includes galactic sized plot holes. I normally love this sort of movie but this thing was just embarrassing in many ways. Often you will find yourself completely puzzled in "After Earth" sortsBizarre movie with occasional fun sequences but includes galactic sized plot holes. I normally love this sort of movie but this thing was just embarrassing in many ways. Often you will find yourself completely puzzled in "After Earth" sorts of ways. The last hour I found myself wishing the movie would just end. Btw a fair amount of bathroom humor that is done in ways it hopes will shock you. Terrible stuff.… Expand

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jondavisSep 25, 2017

Unwatchable. Loved the first movie. Thought it was smart and wacky and a parody of classic spy movies. This one felt more like a poorly done super hero movie. The action sequences were mind numbing, the plot was completely unbelievable, andUnwatchable. Loved the first movie. Thought it was smart and wacky and a parody of classic spy movies. This one felt more like a poorly done super hero movie. The action sequences were mind numbing, the plot was completely unbelievable, and the violence was simply gratuitous. Walked out of the film when Halley Berry started explaining how magic gel saved Colin Firth's life. What a waste of a great cast.… Expand

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BananafishOct 18, 2017

Oh my god - this movie is a bloated, nonsensical monstrosity. This may be the worst movie I have ever seen in my entire life. The plot was laughable - a bizarre slow -speaking villain with a random (and unexplained) preference for 1950'sOh my god - this movie is a bloated, nonsensical monstrosity. This may be the worst movie I have ever seen in my entire life. The plot was laughable - a bizarre slow -speaking villain with a random (and unexplained) preference for 1950's themed decor. "It's nostalgia" she quips at one point - while speaking to robot-dogs with laser eyes who also have meat grinders in them (that's what you want in a robot-dog, obviously). The action is lousy and obviously green-screened - so badly that it's clear the creators had a "we want to slap-you-in-the-face with our fondness for cheesy special-effects" attitude. None of the characters make sense. I'm all for levity and non-sequiturs in film or TV - but this is a movie is one giant non-sequitur masquerading as an action-movie starring Elton John.. no seriously. Elton John.… Expand

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NShep53Sep 22, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In every way worse the original, pretty much garbage. If you liked it, that's fine. Just overindulgent, sequel set up, crap. Colin Firth tries to make it good but fails.… Expand

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Alex0001Sep 29, 2017

Просто ужас по сравнению с первой частью драки, шутки, злодей. По трейлеру всё спалили пошёл ток за первую часть

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blacksunDec 2, 2017

This movie is garbage. What it proposes as wit and fun action is nothing but dull dialog and overdone dumbed-down violence. It's the type of movie that appeals to a certain type of person. The loud talking, rude person being an ass in theThis movie is garbage. What it proposes as wit and fun action is nothing but dull dialog and overdone dumbed-down violence. It's the type of movie that appeals to a certain type of person. The loud talking, rude person being an ass in the theater, yeah, that's the type.

And finally, it's anti drug message is outdated and another spit in the eye of any intelligent film viewer, or human being. "Drugs are bad m'kay?" Oh, wait, but alcohol is perfectly fine in any occasion! Yeah, you'll need a drink or two to suffer through this one.… Expand

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drone41Feb 9, 2018

I think i fainted after maybe 20 minutes of watching. It's absolutely excessive and idiotic.

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RTFORDOct 9, 2017

If you like to watch video games with lots and lots of blood and senseless killing, this is just the ticket for you. It's no better than the first one and a blight on the movie industry.

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SpiRoDec 24, 2017

This ludicrous intelligence insulting garbage flat out destroyed Kingsman franchise..

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Passingby777Jan 7, 2018

The first one was good. actually waited to see this one. It sucks. The entire plot is really stupid, the american counterparts are idiotic. Hated it.

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wasserloveSep 24, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OMG, I can not believe how bad this is. I loved the first Kingsman. It was weird but well written and just fun & cool. Samuel Jackson bad guy was terrible but I can forgive that. So I didn't have any over the top expectations for this one. Just a good solid fun movie like last time maybe even better, WRONG! There is so much wrong with this movie it's almost to much to bother . Let's make it simple. 2 stupid robot dogs, what they did to poor elton John was sickening. Is his ass broke again or something because God knows I need money and I wouldn't have played that pathetic role, no one talks about his house blowing up but his girlfriend says sorry with a new puppy? Jumps into the sewer and comes waltzing in the house? Never would anyone do that!, Julianne Moore is too dame old and what a stupid idea for a villain. God, that was the worst. Merlind dead sucked! Channing was boring as usual, and why in the world does Jeff Bridges have to talk like that in every dame movie? Can't he talk like a real man? Colin Firth was more boring, old and no fun this time around. And the plot was so poorly thought out. As usual Halle Barry is underused, made to look like a plain old girl and given nothing to do. The pup was the best part!!! If you are planning another try a much larger cast. Holograms come on? Can't afford real actors to play secret agents. How about Colin Farrel, Hugh Jackman, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Jerome Flynn, Brenton Thwaites, taylor kitsch just for a few ideas.… Expand

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totalfilm_revueSep 28, 2017

It's like Disney day-time TV but with blood. Reviving the dead with a transparent scotch tape and nanomites (GIJoe anyone?) is taking away any sense of real peril.

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dogboyNov 30, 2017

I really liked the first Kingsman movie because it had heart. This movie has none. It is absolutely terrible with ridiculous characters and plot. It is just stupid action without any depth. What happened to the magic from the first movie?

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MaxPayneIsGodJan 21, 2018

A classic example of a follow up to a surprise hit not living up to the original. Horrible CGI fight scenes, copy and paste plot, campy characters and overly long run time.
They reckon its part 2 of a trilogy, christ I hope they don't wasteA classic example of a follow up to a surprise hit not living up to the original. Horrible CGI fight scenes, copy and paste plot, campy characters and overly long run time.
They reckon its part 2 of a trilogy, christ I hope they don't waste their time.
The Social Justice Warriors and other do-gooders probably love it because of the not-so-subtle messages (which I could tolerate in the first one) are frankly, insulting and patronizing.
We get it drugs are bad and its a "sickness". Give me a break.… Expand

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BroyaxDec 11, 2018

Le premier était déjà bien médiocre et sujet à caution mais cette "suite" se casse la gueule dans les tréfonds de la mongolerie et du grand n'importe quoi... Des robots-chiens, un taxi lance-roquettes amphibie, un bras de terminator, unLe premier était déjà bien médiocre et sujet à caution mais cette "suite" se casse la gueule dans les tréfonds de la mongolerie et du grand n'importe quoi... Des robots-chiens, un taxi lance-roquettes amphibie, un bras de terminator, un hamburger à l'homme de main, des missiles et tutti quanti... n'en jetez plus, le summum de la connerie a été atteint !

L'humour kikoolol omniprésent vise à n'en pas douter les ados alcoolisés (pléonasme) qui ont fumé toute l'herbe du jardin d'enfants, rendant caduque le mauvais goût accumulé pendant toute la carrière des tarantineries de Tarantino, battu ici à plate couture. Il faut dire que les effets spéciaux, c'est le chemin de la facilité puisqu'on peut tout se permettre, y compris les élucubrations de scénaristes défoncés à l'aide de produits très stupéfiants... pour produire de tels sous-produits pas culturels du tout.

On a donc là un infâme tas de merde, un gigantesque tas de merde mongoloïde et prétentieux, du genre qui rit de ses propres blagues et de son humour de fond de poubelle high-tech. Affligeant de débilité !… Expand

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adverbFeb 10, 2019

My wife told me she'd seen it and found it "disappointing." That word shouldn't apply to a movie that's on my list of worst of all time. It's unspeakably awful.