Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: September 22, 2017
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Andrea567Aug 21, 2023
It's a good movie I don't think that the low scores are right is really enjoyable
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DarkwingSchmuckJul 27, 2023
Kingsman 2 is more of the same, but there's a "going through the motions" vibe to this one. It's filled with just as much fun bloody action, but the humor isn't quite as on-point this time around. However, there is one hilarious cameo that'sKingsman 2 is more of the same, but there's a "going through the motions" vibe to this one. It's filled with just as much fun bloody action, but the humor isn't quite as on-point this time around. However, there is one hilarious cameo that's nearly worth the price of admission all by itself.… Expand
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ProfAmateurApr 26, 2022
Even the movie has some weaknesses, i like the approach to challenge James Bond, Mission Impossible and so on.
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CoreGamer1408Apr 14, 2022
Over the top comic book type of deal action. With sterotypical caractures of Britsh and Americans. That being said I suppose it is why I enjoyed all this nonsense. A fun no brainer pop corn movie. I think they should of embraced playing thisOver the top comic book type of deal action. With sterotypical caractures of Britsh and Americans. That being said I suppose it is why I enjoyed all this nonsense. A fun no brainer pop corn movie. I think they should of embraced playing this for total laughs though. The serious moments don't really work that well. Elton John played Elton John 11/10.… Expand
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mikesgold2KFeb 8, 2022
Porządna kontynuacja, czyli więcej i mocniej ale czy na pewno lepiej? Tutaj bym polemizował - jednak jest to nadal udany film
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JORDANJACOBJORDJan 29, 2022
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Experiment626Dec 22, 2021
Really let down by this one. The story is weak. I didn't like how they chop people out from the first one.
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DawdlingPoetNov 22, 2021
This is visually quite a comic book style film - much like the original Kingsman film was. It features a lot of vivid colours and is pretty fast paced and tense at times. There's a fair bit of CGI present too. Its amusing at times and I likeThis is visually quite a comic book style film - much like the original Kingsman film was. It features a lot of vivid colours and is pretty fast paced and tense at times. There's a fair bit of CGI present too. Its amusing at times and I like that it doesn't take itself especially seriously, although its certainly fair to say that if you don't like outlandish, hard to believe plotlines, then this won't be for you. Its a good bit of an escapist watch - a bit like a James Bond film (a bit, not entirely and in this scenario Colin Firth would be the protagonist Mr. Bond) which is trippier than usual!. I thought it was perhaps a bit like a British Men in Black film. It features chase scenes, fights, explosions and some pretty decent cinematography. I wasn't entirely keen on the exaggerated accents - not just American but Scottish too but otherwise, I enjoyed it and I'd recommend it to others, yes. Oh and it's got a sweary Elton John in it too, which is amusing.… Expand
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imthenoobAug 8, 2021
The Golden Circle is a bit too much of the same with some of the CGI sticking out like a sore thumb, which can definitely take you out of the more stylized scenes in the film. The cast is OK but they don't really have the presence like thoseThe Golden Circle is a bit too much of the same with some of the CGI sticking out like a sore thumb, which can definitely take you out of the more stylized scenes in the film. The cast is OK but they don't really have the presence like those in the first film. Moore feels like a miscast, Tatum was barely featured in the movie and the lack of Strong is a disappointment.

In comparison to the first movie, It's nowhere near as fun or enjoyable to watch.… Expand
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KhareOct 5, 2020
Idiotic and a more dumber version of the first film the agents really feel like cartoons the secret service was much better than this movie . Golden Circle really felt like an unnecessary sequel which was never needed but it doesn't mean thatIdiotic and a more dumber version of the first film the agents really feel like cartoons the secret service was much better than this movie . Golden Circle really felt like an unnecessary sequel which was never needed but it doesn't mean that the movie was all bad the action scenes were really amazing and enjoyable Mathew Vaughn did amazing with the fight scenes and julianne really felt like a proper villian but except for that there was nothing to get excited about the movie… Expand
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LordFarquadApr 18, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Этот фильм мне очень понравился. Крутые сюжетные повороты. Возвращение Гарри! А так же многие моменты. Интересный сюжет. Хороший саундтрек. 9 из 10. R.I.P J.B.… Expand
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YaseenJan 17, 2020
Really Fun movie to watch . They had me in Country Roads. and Elton John's **** You was hilarious.
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ryu9376Nov 22, 2019
I have to say that this film definitely did not have the same magic of the first film. But with that being said, it was alright just not that great.
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CameJun 8, 2019
An allright sequel with great action sequences and other stuff but the action doesn't kick in about an hour or so.
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LoletinAlexisMay 29, 2019
Kingsman: The Golden Circle is a good movie, but very inferior to the first one. Yes, the action scenes are effective(as it should be), but the rest ... Stupid subplots that lead to nothing, a villain without charisma and untapped charactersKingsman: The Golden Circle is a good movie, but very inferior to the first one. Yes, the action scenes are effective(as it should be), but the rest ... Stupid subplots that lead to nothing, a villain without charisma and untapped characters make this a film that needs improvement.… Expand
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MothmannMay 27, 2019
Well this is quite the thrill ride from the off with plenty of fabulous action camera work throughout.
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TyranianApr 11, 2019
These Kingsman films are over the top and not very funny combos of some good ideas and lots of stupid ideas.
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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.
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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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DominArsenDec 8, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ce film est en réalité un délire psychotique d'une idée qui est assumé jusqu'au bout! À tous les maitres en insinuation ce film est juste fait pour vous!
Qu'en est-il du film?
Le retour du meilleur de ce que fut James Bond a une époque avec un très bon casting! merci #Narcos!
C'est l'histoire d'une narcotrafiquante [spoiler] qui crée et vend de la drogue. Pour que son trafic soit légalisé elle insert un virus et demande au président de légalisé sinon tous les "camer" meurt tous ! [/spoiler] BOOM tacle au président #FAIT !
Une véritable méchante [spoiler] qui critique à peine les entreprises de restauration rapide #McDonalds #BurgerKing [/spoiler] [spoiler] qui s'insert partout et nulle part, car tout le monde a besoin de manger de la nourriture saine. [/spoiler] .
Un tacle bien joué qui suscite de multiples interprétations !
Un méchant bien réalisé est un film réussi! Ce film est réussi!
Comme toujours je ne demande pas le réalisme, mais le fun et ce film est surprenant. Les Gadgets… Expand
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bbrmoraesDec 1, 2018
I can say with a hundred porcent sure that The Golden Circle is one of the best action movies ever made. Great action scenes, well directed, although with a lot of tragedy you dont fell sick of it, and with na excelent plot and development!!I can say with a hundred porcent sure that The Golden Circle is one of the best action movies ever made. Great action scenes, well directed, although with a lot of tragedy you dont fell sick of it, and with na excelent plot and development!! God bless you, Matthew Vaughn, and the Kingsman.… Expand
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NazojNov 3, 2018
a nice flick thath is not serious and does not try to be. the action is still good, the wackiness of the plot is a strength in my opinion. If you want a silly movie that is simple fun, watch it.
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LedMetallica95Oct 30, 2018
Its a nice actionmovie with a funny story and good actors BUT to much recycling from the first movie and thats the matter why its so bad.
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CoKronakanOct 9, 2018
This movie is sadly a silver copy of the previous one, but it's a really good formula to a good movie, so they succeeded in making a good movie; but this will not be enough next time. Anyway: The movie was very entertaining to watch and evenThis movie is sadly a silver copy of the previous one, but it's a really good formula to a good movie, so they succeeded in making a good movie; but this will not be enough next time. Anyway: The movie was very entertaining to watch and even fun. This action packed movie has one of the best - if not THE best - action sequences, I simply love the rare uncut footage, or very rarely cut where most people won't notice, love the performance of the stunt doubles and the actors as well. The action scenes are simply too satisfying. It had a pacing issue but not in the general direction. At the beginning everything happens too fast and without impact, and weight to it. I like the fact that they are not afraid to add realism to the formula by killing off character, but I don't like the fact that they did so without tension and consequence. And they did so to fast. I also think that the actors delivered decently well, on their role, but also it felt like a lot of actors deserved a lot more screen time. Sound effects sounded great, and the music was just right on point but the visual effect where so sloppy in the first part of the movie. I mean if it's CGI at least do it right. I was very disappointed with the CGI. Anyway the plot is pretty simple but can not foresee it, for it is not cliche at all, and it's fresh. The plot twists are warmly welcomed.
Overall it's a very good movie, but it's built on it's predecessor's success, which won't be enough next time. And please give Channing Tatum more screen time.… Expand
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Patoka-ivanOct 7, 2018
oved it its not btter than the first one but it deff does not deserve that 50 % on rotten. The action is top notch and if you enjoyed
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ErikTheCriticSep 26, 2018
Though it's not quite as solid as its predecessor, this follow-up still manages to deliver plenty of ridiculous action sequences and of course, fun.
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MindtricksSep 7, 2018
This movie is a mess in every aspects, story, CGI, characters, score, all is awfull
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SchnitzelPoofOct 27, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best action movie I've seen. Intense, fun, and sucks you in, with charming characters that are full of life. Over the top humor with a wink to the audience never fails to enhance the experience, rather than detract from it. Even a cold bastard of a US president works well to keep the plot going the way it needs to.
Characters are consistently awesome, but the challenges they face never seem easy or boring to watch. The actions sucks you in, not in small part due to the shifting camera angles. I gasped whenever the protagonists were at risk, and sighed when they survived another hardship - usually in some epic manner.
My one gripe is with the contrived killing of a main character towards the end of the film, for what seems to be a "diversity" replacement for the sequel. He will be missed.… Expand
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psychomuseJul 20, 2018
This is the kind of movie where I fully expect the critics and the rest of us to totally deviate. Critics hate movies like this- totally and ridiculously over-the-top action and fun that defies gravity at every turn. There is nothing but thatThis is the kind of movie where I fully expect the critics and the rest of us to totally deviate. Critics hate movies like this- totally and ridiculously over-the-top action and fun that defies gravity at every turn. There is nothing but that here and it delivers exactly that.… Expand
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sanyrubJul 8, 2018
Great action scenes and fast pacing that will give anybody a fun time. It is not better and not worse than the first installement. Take by that what you want. The cast is good and tehre are a few references to the upcoming biggest socialGreat action scenes and fast pacing that will give anybody a fun time. It is not better and not worse than the first installement. Take by that what you want. The cast is good and tehre are a few references to the upcoming biggest social change we are already witnessing: veganism. Extra points from me for that. There are a few moments made in too much of a bad taste in my opinion. But taht aside everything and everyone is nice to look at, and like I said, the action and visuals are amazing.… Expand
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shibborethSep 25, 2017
Kingsman: The Golden Circle is stuck in the trap of trying to outdo the original. The over-the-top action, ridiculous characters, and impossible sci-fi gadgets are all pushed past the threshold of fun and cheeky and into ridiculousKingsman: The Golden Circle is stuck in the trap of trying to outdo the original. The over-the-top action, ridiculous characters, and impossible sci-fi gadgets are all pushed past the threshold of fun and cheeky and into ridiculous self-parody. I feel like the writers tried so hard to outdo themselves that they completely missed the mark.… Expand
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JohnWick1Jun 24, 2018
I looked forward to this movie since I saw the first one! Trailers showing Colin was back helped. I however was disappointed with almost the whole movie. The beginning was great it proceeded to be good until the first plot change! From thereI looked forward to this movie since I saw the first one! Trailers showing Colin was back helped. I however was disappointed with almost the whole movie. The beginning was great it proceeded to be good until the first plot change! From there it went down hill and became silly. There were to many introductions of new characters without any development? A list of A LIST actors used not to improve the story but seemingly for not much of a reason? The bad guy in the first movie was silly crazy but you could understand him and what he wanted! This movie from the introduction of the bad person got silly and just got worse. Then the disposal of the villains opposition and the showing of how you were approved was handled in as gross a way as they could come up with? The first movie you knew when everyone died but at least they left it to your imagination. This one did not! Don't let your little ones see this movie if you don't want to have them crying a night? Because of the first movie I hope they will have the third. Because of the second I am not as sure?… Expand
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Minh18121999Mar 18, 2018
Kingsman:The Golden Circle(5,5/10) is not bad,but it is a major disappointment.The acting, the soundtrack.the action scene are great and the cinematography is gorgeous(there are lots of long takes and wide shots),but the story and the pacingKingsman:The Golden Circle(5,5/10) is not bad,but it is a major disappointment.The acting, the soundtrack.the action scene are great and the cinematography is gorgeous(there are lots of long takes and wide shots),but the story and the pacing aren't.Too many subplots,overbundened with new characters that are badly executed and uninteresting,Channing Tatum is good but he is barely in the movie.The best part of the original is the characters but in here it felt lacking.It is really long,about 140 mins but Matthew Vaughn(Director and Writer) said the first cut was 3h40 mins.They went to far with this one.Kingsman 2 is trying to be The Amazing Spider Man 2."Overstuffed". Just watchable… Expand
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RalfbergsMar 4, 2018
Not as good as the first one, but still had plenty of fun moments and good actions scenes. If you liked first one, you will like this one too I think.
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TheQuietGamerMar 1, 2018
A case of sequelitis can't keep a good Kingsman down, but it can prevent him from reaching previously attained heights. Matthew Vaugh manages to add even more absurd elements on top of the ones already instilled by it's predecessor whilstA case of sequelitis can't keep a good Kingsman down, but it can prevent him from reaching previously attained heights. Matthew Vaugh manages to add even more absurd elements on top of the ones already instilled by it's predecessor whilst simultaneously expanding the world of private intelligence services. While the shear ridiculousness can be quite funny and at times makes for a riotous experience, it doesn't make up for the lack of the original's kinetic, spectacular action. With the exception of Pedro Pascal gunning down henchman in Italy, there's nothing that matches even the earliest bar fight scene in the first Kingsman and a lot of the potential excitement over what is here gets robbed by the appearance of too much CGI. That's the real disappointment with The Golden Circle, but one can't help noticing that the writing isn't as sharp either.

Eggsy's latest mission to save the world feels a little too by the numbers. Julianne Moore does her best as the film's main villain, but ultimately goes underutilized. Her character lacks presence in the plot and that causes her to feel much less threatening than Samuel Jackson did in the original. I appreciate all of the returning faces though. Even the ones that don't make sense (I'm looking at you Colin Firth). I loved the inclusion of Hanna Alström in a larger role here. It's a pretty cool move that makes the Kingsman a spy movie series where the women are more than just conquests meant to disappear and be replaced from film to film. It also makes Eggsy feel a little more honorable and a whole lot more likable as a result. I was surprised by just how much I had grown to love the characters. It's The Golden Circle's surprise strength and will undoubtedly be what keeps the franchise going in spite of already diminishing returns.

Moving to the U.S. and introducing viewers to the Statesman does just enough to keep this sequel afloat. It's still plenty funny and there are one or two really exciting action sequences unlike anything else out there. It's just lacking the original's freshness and creativity even in it's most inventive scenarios. Kingsman 3 will really need to step up it's game across the board, but I can still say that The Golden Circle is a good movie. It's got a charming cast, gonzo technology, insanity around every corner, and Elton John himself. It's kind of hard to not have fun with it. Where else are you going to find a spy flick that manages to out sexy Bond and matches the IMF in terms of crazy stunts?… Expand
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Davrosdaleks1Feb 25, 2018
A lot of people complain about how this film is more campy and less serious. But, that's why I like this one. I felt the previous film to be a bit atonal, unable to balance the seriousness with the comic campiness. This one I found to be moreA lot of people complain about how this film is more campy and less serious. But, that's why I like this one. I felt the previous film to be a bit atonal, unable to balance the seriousness with the comic campiness. This one I found to be more consistent.

I accept this for what it is: a colorful thrill ride. There is good over the top action all around. Especially liked the villain's hideout being 1950's Americana-themed. Added a unique look.

Digged Julianne Morre as the villain Poppy. She was the right balance of humorous and nuts. I feel credit should be give to Hanna Alström as Princess Hilde. They really evolved her role from her controversial bit part in the last film. Also, there is a celebrity in this who was very entertaining as he seemed to be totally game with what was going on screen. What I also liked about the film was its satirical look at the hypocrisy behind what substances should and shouldn't be illegal.

I do admit there were a couple things that bugged me. A lot of the female characters in this film were given short thrift and Channing Tatum was underutilized.

Still I liked this overall. Just watch this if you want to have a fun time without thinking.… Expand
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merijnjFeb 21, 2018
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Don't get me wrong, the action scenes were entertaining, well shot and well choreographed. But it all felt a bit too over the top. The chemistry didn't go very well.
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MatthewAkalusiSep 27, 2017
Kingsman: The Golden Circle is the sequel to the hugely successful Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015). This sequel is frankly not as good as the first movie, it didn’t even come close. Reasons; over-the-top action sequences, excessive andKingsman: The Golden Circle is the sequel to the hugely successful Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015). This sequel is frankly not as good as the first movie, it didn’t even come close. Reasons; over-the-top action sequences, excessive and bothersome use of CGI, a disjointed plot line (unlike the coherently developed one from the first movie), and a crowded cast (there are movies that require or are enhanced by ensemble casts, this is not one of them). The whole movie seems like a rushed project.… 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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WorldofLuckyFeb 3, 2018
Not as good as the first, but still very entertaining

Recreating the exact feeling of the original movie will never be possible. It was a new take on old things and that is what made it different. However, this movie was pretty darn goodNot as good as the first, but still very entertaining

Recreating the exact feeling of the original movie will never be possible. It was a new take on old things and that is what made it different. However, this movie was pretty darn good anyways.

There were new characters introduced, and while I personally wasn't as enticed by the American brand of Kingsman, overdone cowboys with even worse names then the Kingsman. Even so I felt it was fairly funny. The storyline itself was similar to the first movie, but did have some interesting twists that included implying the horribleness of capitalism and a very pessimistic view of our government.

There was a sex scene I was uncomfortable with, but I don't think it was rapey or as bad as others have talked about. The other item I disliked happened at the beginning of the movie and involved two close friends of Eggsy. I don't want to spoil things so I wont say anymore, but I was disappointed we didn't get to see more about them in this movie.

While I said it isn't the same height of fun as the first one, it was a good, solid, funny spy movie. Not in the same class as Atomic Blonde, but they weren't trying for that anyways.

The good: Funny, great fight scenes and I am fond of the Eggsy/Merlin interaction.

The bad: The American stereotype was pretty basic, I wish they could have done more to either make the Statesmen from somewhere more traditionally Old West, or switch the character types out to something more Southern.

I am definitely in for future movies for this series.… Expand
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PeteOppelFeb 2, 2018
Too long -- the movie wears out its welcome around the 90-minute mark. Some of the set pieces don't work and why are Jeff Bridges and Channing Tatum even in this movie? Julianne Moore, however, is a delightful psychopath.
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robbywarren93Jan 24, 2018
Really do not understand the hate for this one. I loved the first Kingsman, and this is a worthy, funny, and incredibly fun follow-up, even if it's not quite as tight as it's predecessor. The new characters are awesome, the returning ones areReally do not understand the hate for this one. I loved the first Kingsman, and this is a worthy, funny, and incredibly fun follow-up, even if it's not quite as tight as it's predecessor. The new characters are awesome, the returning ones are still cool as well, the action is amazing, and for a 2 and a half hour movie this flies by. Bring on Kingsman 3!… Expand
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MasterRileyJan 23, 2018
Kingsman: The Golden Circle is a solid follow up to the original. It continues with good performances and fantastically executed action sequences. It's story has some cliched elements, but is still well written and concludes nicely overall.
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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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amheretojudgeJan 15, 2018
manners maketh man..

Kingsman: The Golden Circle By imputing every mark of its first installment, Matthew Vaughn doesn't have much in the script other than a big cast. The movie takes too much time to set its plot that all the forcedmanners maketh man..

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

By imputing every mark of its first installment, Matthew Vaughn doesn't have much in the script other than a big cast. The movie takes too much time to set its plot that all the forced characters and sequences seems not only repetitive but also boring. Slogging for 161 minutes, Kingsman only offers you a two page script.… Expand
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EludiumQ36Jan 13, 2018
I really enjoyed the first Kingsman and this one is every bit as good, regardless of the naysayers. Julianne Moore is delicious as the saccharin-sweet villain and Elton John throws F-bombs and a flying sidekick! Poppy's killer robot dogs areI really enjoyed the first Kingsman and this one is every bit as good, regardless of the naysayers. Julianne Moore is delicious as the saccharin-sweet villain and Elton John throws F-bombs and a flying sidekick! Poppy's killer robot dogs are named Bennie and Jet, yes. There's another fun beat-on-bullies bar fight scene and the final fight scene is most excellent. Mixing in the Kentucky bourbon culture is also fun. But it's not all fun and games, the Kingsmen lose one of their own in a sacrifice to the mission. More fun, there's new tech introduced but if you're a Trump fan you won't like the not so subtle similarities and how he ends up - it's a leftwing looney toon dream, but that's all they've got. It pisses me off when idiot film-makers feel compelled to warp their films to make political statements but that idiocy reflects on them. Docked a point for that. In any case, still a bunch of fun.… Expand
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HucksterJan 13, 2018
Can't understand any of the low scores. If you saw the first Kingsman then you know what you're in for. A fun ride with some never before seen stunts. Funny, sad, poingant moments. Unexpected twists here and there. A new and veryCan't understand any of the low scores. If you saw the first Kingsman then you know what you're in for. A fun ride with some never before seen stunts. Funny, sad, poingant moments. Unexpected twists here and there. A new and very different villain. Great tech and special effects. All in all a fantastic movie. Lots of laughs, over the top and very cool.… Expand
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BrunoM02Jan 13, 2018
I realy enjoy to see, it delivers the same quality than the first one , and it´s fun to watch with friends and family. it doen´t disappoints
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NBFCJan 9, 2018
Starts off great with a fantastic car chase that involves Eggsy (Egerton) fighting a Winter Solider-ized Charlie Hesketh (the explanation for how he survived the first movie admittedly makes no sense) soundtracked to Let’s Go Crazy by Prince.Starts off great with a fantastic car chase that involves Eggsy (Egerton) fighting a Winter Solider-ized Charlie Hesketh (the explanation for how he survived the first movie admittedly makes no sense) soundtracked to Let’s Go Crazy by Prince. But sadly, the rest of the sequel to Matthew Vaughn's surprise R-rated action hit never hits the same high note.

On the whole, The Golden Circle is a typical average sequel. There are also some fun action and humor-filled banter with Eggsy and an eye-patched Galahad (resurrected through the power of deus ex machina) at the end too.

There are also plenty of damn funny moments too, including one involving a GPS tracker that literally had everybody in the audience rolling on the floor.

Even though this sequel is far from devoid of entertainment value, it disappointingly suffers from typical sequelitis problems and it is all rooted in the script, which essentially boils down to a bloated re-tread of the first movie.

The movie suffers from severe pacing issues due to too many uninteresting plot threads (Ex. Eggsy's relationship trouble) and ultimately pointless characters.

Even the Statesman, which were a centerpiece in the film’s marketing, end up being completely superfluous to the plot. Channing Tatum fans will be severely disappointed because he only has a total of 10 minutes of total screen time before being unceremoniously removed from the plot. Even Halle Berry and Jeff Bridges are barely in the movie and thus do not make much of an impression.

The only Statesman to receive any significant screen-time is Pedro Pascal, who plays Jack Daniels (aka. the one with the whip). Now I really like Pascal, especially on Narcos, and he does a good job with the role and has a good chemistry with main trio of Kingsman. But as with the case with most things with this movie, Jack Daniels doesn’t really add much to the narrative and mostly exists to squeeze in more action sequences.

Probably the biggest weakness of this movie is surprisingly it’s main villain. Despite a solid introduction (you will not look at a hamburger the same way again), the 50’s obsessed drug lord Poppy Adams (Moore) comes off as more of an annoyance to our heroes than an actual threat. She lacks that seamless balance of odd humor and sincere menace that Samuel L. Jackson brought in the first one. Her obsession with the 50’s is never given a satisfying explanation outside of “she’s crazy” and her scheme is simply idiotic.

Moore’s overly ernest dialogue delivery and just the fact that most of the jokes written for her are lame contribute to her character getting annoying and old VERY fast. Moore is a very good actress but her performance was simply terrible!!… Expand
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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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mrmonsterJan 1, 2018
A very fun movie. It is not a great movie, but the action is great, and it was hilarious. I would easily recommend it for any fan of the first Kingsman movie.
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SpiRoDec 24, 2017
This ludicrous intelligence insulting garbage flat out destroyed Kingsman franchise..
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DomgwyDec 20, 2017
This year has seen a number of the more original genre films in recent memory receive the sequel treatment. Back in 2014 Guardians of the Galaxy was a breath of fresh air for the superhero film, John Wick showed us how action films should beThis year has seen a number of the more original genre films in recent memory receive the sequel treatment. Back in 2014 Guardians of the Galaxy was a breath of fresh air for the superhero film, John Wick showed us how action films should be and Kingsman: The Secret Service injected a much-needed sense of fun back into the spy movie.

Now, director Matthew Vaughn, along with an all-star cast return for The Golden Circle and waste absolutely no time in establishing that this is going to be 100% nuts.

Before the film even starts the disembodied voice of Mark Strong bellows out, in character as Merlin, reminding the audience to switch off their phones or he'll 'repeat the church scene on us'.

We're then treated to an insane opening car chase through London complete with android arms, mini-guns and a submarine, all set to Prince's Let's Go Crazy.

By jumping the shark in the first five minutes, Vaughn quickly dispels all sense of realism, to quote Eggsy 'This ain't that kind of movie bruv'.

As the plot about the sinister drug organisation of the title unfolds, things just get more and more ridiculous. There are robot dogs, there are laser lassos, there are even devices that can repair your brain following a head-shot.

That last one is indicative of the main problem with Kingsman 2. There are no stakes. The first film was insane, but it still felt like there were consequences, thanks in no small part to the sheer level of violence on display. Here the tone and the plot lead you to believe that at any point someone will turn up with a gadget that will solve all the problems, save the day and no one will get hurt.

The comedic tone has also become a bit of a problem. While the first film flirted with some fairly controversial punchlines, this time things go a step too far. Specifically, there is a sequence set at Glastonbury festival which is just gratuitous in every sense of the word. This scene, which has already started to grab headlines, is one of a couple of instances where the film slips into full Austin Powers territory.

Although it sometimes oversteps the mark, The Golden Circle is here to have fun and on that front, it delivers in spades. The cast, both old and new, are clearly having the time of their lives and it's hard for that not to translate off-screen. Julianne Moore is wonderfully nuts as the murderous Poppy in a sickly sweet performance that calls back a certain Dolores Umbridge from the Harry Potter series (who is, in my opinion, one of the greatest screen villains in recent decades).

The Statesman also make a predictably ostentatious debut. The American version of the Kingmen are represented by Jeff Bridges, Channing Tatum, Pedro Pascal and Halle Berry, all on fine form. While the introduction of the Statesman provides a new dimension to the world, it's a shame that a lot of what people loved about the first film i.e. the sheer British-ness, has been lost in the confusion.

Sequelitis is on display in Kingsman 2 more so that any other follow-up this year. The filmmakers have fully embraced the 'bigger is better' approach and as a result, the film often feels bloated and overlong. There are at least two subplots that could have been cut out in their entirety, and the kinetic, frantic camerawork that made the 'church scene' from part one so memorable is definitely over-used this time around.

That's not to say the film doesn't deliver some great fight sequences towards the end, it's just that we've spent an extra hour getting there that we didn't need. Likewise, some of the best humor is saved for the final act, and surprisingly enough it's often delivered by the one member of the cast who is not necessarily known for being an 'actor'.

Kingsman: The Golden Circle is definitely fun, and on that level, it's a success. Much like Guardians 2 and John Wick 2 though, it can't recapture the fresh, genre-shaking impact of the first movie. While embracing the sheer silliness of the world has allowed the filmmakers to fully unleash the craziness this time around, the series is dangerously close to reminding us why spy movies went so serious in the first place....does anyone remember Die Another Day?… Expand
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andre27Dec 19, 2017
Após ter visto o primeiro filme, quando soube da saida do segundo quis logo ver.

É certo que este 2º filme é um pouco tosco em muitas coisas, mas conjuga cenas de acção, piada e até momentos de algum drama que eu gostei. O filme diverte e euApós ter visto o primeiro filme, quando soube da saida do segundo quis logo ver.

É certo que este 2º filme é um pouco tosco em muitas coisas, mas conjuga cenas de acção, piada e até momentos de algum drama que eu gostei. O filme diverte e eu até o via de novo.

Recomendo par quem gosta de acção desmedida.… Expand
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Aloxb3Dec 17, 2017
Com certeza é uma sequência melhor que o primeiro. Não estou dizendo que este filme seja uma obra prima, afinal, quem tem um pouco mais de idade e cultura já esta sabendo que Kingsman é uma cópia um tanto quanto fajuta de 007. O destaqueCom certeza é uma sequência melhor que o primeiro. Não estou dizendo que este filme seja uma obra prima, afinal, quem tem um pouco mais de idade e cultura já esta sabendo que Kingsman é uma cópia um tanto quanto fajuta de 007. O destaque nesse filme fica para as cenas de luta que usam uma técnica de filmagem que tenta reproduzir um plano sequência mas, o "plot" não é interessante. Alguns momentos do filme são bem legais e a proposta, A PROPOSTA, é boa mas o filme em si é meio decepcionante.… Expand
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BrianMcCriticDec 16, 2017
I had a blast with this film. It may come across with a lot more cheese than the first film but Kingsman the Golden Circle comes at you with so much fun while still keeping the story solid. A-
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ethanstapleyDec 15, 2017
Some fun to be had for sure with an entertaining, if underused, villain and some impressive hyper-realised action sequences even if they don't reach the heights of the ones from the prior installment. The new cast members are mostlySome fun to be had for sure with an entertaining, if underused, villain and some impressive hyper-realised action sequences even if they don't reach the heights of the ones from the prior installment. The new cast members are mostly entertaining but some are used disappointingly sparcely. There's some un-needed plot elements added into the film which definitely overstuffs it and a utterly ridiculous sequence set at the Glastonbury festival (if you've seen the film, you know) that the film would be better off without. There's also a very anti-climactic return for a major character which should've been handled much better. There is a hilarious addition in Elton John as Elton John who get's a fantastic line which may or may not play on the ending of the last film. A very inconsistent yet relatively entertaining action flick.… Expand
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PeterAlexanderDec 9, 2017
The Golden Circle doesn't quite live up to the thrill of its predecessor, but is still an original, quirky and entertaining ride nonetheless. With the film is dragged down by its mediocre middle act, its strength certainly lies in an actionThe Golden Circle doesn't quite live up to the thrill of its predecessor, but is still an original, quirky and entertaining ride nonetheless. With the film is dragged down by its mediocre middle act, its strength certainly lies in an action packed conclusion.… Expand
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raporgiDec 11, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. not enough wanking, Eggzy gets chained up to the woman he sodomized at the end of the 1st flick for no good reason. Julian Moore is crap in this movie, story makes no sense, the Statesmen are lame, too many side characters distract rather than add to the story. I'd rather watch Kingsman:haws of @$$ instead if they ever get that script out of dev hell.… Expand
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spacebear1Dec 11, 2017
Matthew Vaughn's Kingsman: The Golden Circle is a great sequel that just can't live up to the first film. Don't get me wrong, the stylized action sequences and the characters are still great. The characters are constantly more fleshed out inMatthew Vaughn's Kingsman: The Golden Circle is a great sequel that just can't live up to the first film. Don't get me wrong, the stylized action sequences and the characters are still great. The characters are constantly more fleshed out in this film. There are quite a few new characters in this film but my favorite one of them is easily Pedro Pascal's Agent Whiskey. However, this film suffers from an absurdly long runtime and a not so great villain, Poppy. In the end, this IS a great film, but it just doesn't have quite as much as originality as the first film. My rating is 7.9/10… Expand
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eagleeyevikingDec 5, 2017
While there are moments of enjoyment, "Kingsman: The Golden Circle" is a rotgut sequel to "A Secret Service" thanks to terrible storytelling choices, excessive gore, and a forced sense of fun.
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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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ajgseriesDec 3, 2017
3 out of 10. Unfortunately it’s not as good as the first one, which is a shame because this movie has an amazing cast. I actually enjoyed some of the action sequences but there were times that I didn’t understand what the director wanted to3 out of 10. Unfortunately it’s not as good as the first one, which is a shame because this movie has an amazing cast. I actually enjoyed some of the action sequences but there were times that I didn’t understand what the director wanted to show us. I didn’t like the argument, they simply recycled the argument of the previous movie. Julianne Moore’s character was awful. The villain of a movie is supposed to be memorable, but Poppy is just terrible, it’s nothing against Julianne Moore, I think she is an incredible actress.… Expand
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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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BarnyDec 2, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I found this movie to be a mixed bag, the story is not as well crafted as the first one, and unlike the first movie the characters do not behave in a very plausible manner. In many instances, the movie does not flow: between the love story, the reunion with Harry, the devastation of the world, and the antagonists and the US president. All in all, this is a very forgettable and missed opportunity.… Expand
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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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Mihael_Prislin0Nov 30, 2017
Kingsman - The Golden Circle is a huge bugget movie! It didn't have that spark that the first one had, but it was fun and intertaining! The most lovable person in the movie was Eggsy, but the most undeveloped person in the movie was agentKingsman - The Golden Circle is a huge bugget movie! It didn't have that spark that the first one had, but it was fun and intertaining! The most lovable person in the movie was Eggsy, but the most undeveloped person in the movie was agent Champagne (Jeff Bridges). I thought that he will be one of the most influencing characters of the movie! Kind of a dissapointment, but still... It was fun watching it!!… Expand
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Voodoo123Nov 30, 2017
+Fun comic book style
+Engaging cast
+Excellent soundtrack +Fun action sequences -Suffers from a contrived plot -Hyperactive editing can distract at times -Irritatingly over-used familiar-ism 'bruv' Overall I enjoyed watching this movie. I+Fun comic book style
+Engaging cast
+Excellent soundtrack
+Fun action sequences
-Suffers from a contrived plot
-Hyperactive editing can distract at times
-Irritatingly over-used familiar-ism 'bruv'

Overall I enjoyed watching this movie. I liked that it wasn't afraid to embrace the silliness and so it plays out like a Saturday morning cartoon, with quick cuts between scenes and not much time to take in the scenery.… Expand
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DubeauNov 26, 2017
KGC was an ok movie. Good action scenes and some jokes. But the villain wasn't very present and was incredibly static. Julianne Moore talent was under used and her villain role was a basic thug. They pinned down Tatum for most of theKGC was an ok movie. Good action scenes and some jokes. But the villain wasn't very present and was incredibly static. Julianne Moore talent was under used and her villain role was a basic thug. They pinned down Tatum for most of the movie...you have to wonder why they bring him up at all. The jokes were not that smart this time around. The US side was kind of ordinary. Bridges wasn't very credible. Berry was the only good side of the US arc in my book. I give 58% because there was decent action and it was fairly entertaining.… Expand
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naniinNov 18, 2017
"Kingsman: Золотое кольцо" - хуже первой части. Но все равно на уровне. Сюжет местами слабоват, но юмор хорош. Злодейка слабовата по сравнению с прошлым злодеем, Ченнинг Татум вообще не нужен фильму. Ну и конечно Элтон Джон порадовал в соей"Kingsman: Золотое кольцо" - хуже первой части. Но все равно на уровне. Сюжет местами слабоват, но юмор хорош. Злодейка слабовата по сравнению с прошлым злодеем, Ченнинг Татум вообще не нужен фильму. Ну и конечно Элтон Джон порадовал в соей роли.… Expand
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mrdr4gonNov 15, 2017
Suffers from many of the same issues that its predecessor did, to a larger extent even, but manages to say afloat regardless due to reliably good performances and stylish direction. Nothing to rush out to see, but definitely watchable.
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erni12345Nov 4, 2017
This Movie is simply fantastic, from really funny jokes to amazing music this movies has got it all. The scenary of the movie is simply amazing. The ideas are great, the acting is very good. I highly recomend this movie.
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TimW001Nov 1, 2017
I actually liked this movie. I know it has less than average reviews. But it's a fun movie and shares tones with the Fast and Furious series. It's a ridiculous action flick, and actually pretty fun.
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JNOTROct 30, 2017
Good, to pass the moment. At the time I forget this movie that I do not happen the same with the first, this sequel is inferior. I liked the action, the comic moments and the performances (mostly Mark Strong and Elton John). The film was longGood, to pass the moment. At the time I forget this movie that I do not happen the same with the first, this sequel is inferior. I liked the action, the comic moments and the performances (mostly Mark Strong and Elton John). The film was long and there are many characters that appear almost nothing (Channing Tatum, Haley Berry and Jeff Bridges totally wasted). Even so it is let enjoy and the 3D is of the best thing.… Expand
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tonyyanOct 22, 2017
Dull and repetitive. So much worse than the first one. I still don't know why Matthew Vaughn gave up X-men to make Kingsman. The whole story was out of control, the editing was in a fearful mess, and even the acting from Julianne Moore wasDull and repetitive. So much worse than the first one. I still don't know why Matthew Vaughn gave up X-men to make Kingsman. The whole story was out of control, the editing was in a fearful mess, and even the acting from Julianne Moore was awful... disappointing… Expand
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IttiacesOct 19, 2017
If you've seen the first instalment of this franchise and enjoyed it, then you'll be happy to know that this endeavour is much more of the same. However, in my opinion, the sequel is far inferior to the first outing and lacks that distinctIf you've seen the first instalment of this franchise and enjoyed it, then you'll be happy to know that this endeavour is much more of the same. However, in my opinion, the sequel is far inferior to the first outing and lacks that distinct sense of originality to fall back on. It boasts a superb cast including Colin Firth, Julieanne Moore and Halle Berry. In spite of the A-list actors involved; it never manages to use them to their full potential. As a huge fan of Julianne Moore, I was disappointed at how poorly she came across. I'd go so far as to say it's the worst performance of her career, and that's a crying shame for such a terrific actress. There's plenty of action, and the sets are all quite colourful though mostly tight spaced not giving us the illusion of a larger world even though the plot sets itself on a global stage.
Overall, it's fast-paced and does have some semblance of a plot however rudimentary. I much preferred the first movie though and honestly doubt I'd see the third instalment should Vaughn decide to make one.… 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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moviemitch96Oct 18, 2017
I know I'm a little late getting around to this one, and I'm probably just going to be echoing the general consensus from most people's opinion's on this one when I say that it's still got the wild, entertaining, and frenetic style that madeI know I'm a little late getting around to this one, and I'm probably just going to be echoing the general consensus from most people's opinion's on this one when I say that it's still got the wild, entertaining, and frenetic style that made the first a blast to watch, but it lacks a unique or compelling story, and felt quite dragged out at nearly two-and-a-half hours. On the flipside, the cast has fun with the film, just as they did with the first one, with Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, and Mark Strong reprising their roles from the first and doing what they do best. Even the new additions to cast, such as Julianne Moore, Jeff Bridges, Channing Tatum, Halle Berry, and even Sir Elton John, made it pretty fun and worthwhile as well. Overall, it doesn't have as unique or compelling of a story to tell this time around, which makes the two-and-a-half hour runtime a bit of a chore to sit through at times, but with enough fun moments throughout, as well as a satisfying and enjoyable final half hour or so, it's worth checking out if you enjoyed the first film.… Expand
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CowvinOct 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was very excited when trailers were released for this movie. I was actually enthusiastic for this sequel after liking the first so much. This movie looked over the top and action packed and I thought I was going to have a fun time. I was somewhat correct. While this movie had stellar action scenes, this movie lacks almost everything else. The story was basically a repeat of the first movie with new and returning characters. We are introduced to a new group of characters called the Statesman. With a nice collection of actors filling in the role you expect them to be a major part of the movie. Well... Not really. Elton John was a cameo for this film and was an extended joke that stayed too long in the movie. Even though his presence in the movie was appreciated, he had more screentime than a lot of the initial cast themselves. Some major complaints I have with this movie is that some of the characters were killed off unnecessarily and it's a shame some of them had to go just because the director thought it would add drama to the situation. Also, the Princess is back in this sequel after assuming it was a one-time ordeal but she's back, sadly. Another thing I despised with this movie is that they antagonized one of the newer characters that played a fantastic role in the movie but was sadly killed off in the end. Other than that, The humor in this movie was there and the soundtrack had some very nice selections. This sequel played it way too safe and was dumbed down and lacks the charm and style the first was known for. I can't say that I was happy by the time I left the movie theater but I can say that I was a little disappointed.… Expand
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DudeFromIcelandOct 14, 2017
I honestly don't understand the low ratings this movie has gotten. I agree it's not as good as the first one but I still had a good time watching it. It's funny, has fun, solid action and some good performances.
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JLuis_001Oct 4, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was late but I finally watched it. I am one of those who really enjoyed the first movie and in fact I liked it a lot more than the comic on which it's based, I won't deny that I had huge expectations but I've gotta say that in general terms; Kingsman: The Golden Circle fulfilled them.

There is plenty of action, the film begins with a really good car chase and fight sequence, the action is well-ordered and entertaining, the attitude and style of the original film is there, Taron Egerton, Colin Firth and Mark Strong are at their point, like if it was yesterday. There is new additions to the cast, they help the film a bit and manage to make it a fun and entertaining experience.
That nothing is taken seriously? well that is the whole point of the franchise and what makes it so refreshing among so many films about espionage and terrorists too tied to reality.

I could easily give the movie a rating of 8 but that would only be fair if I would ignored all its problems and to be honest, the movie has many.
Mainly with the story and the cast; The Golden Circle has an impressive cast, c'mon, face it, it's great, we already have Colin Firth and Mark Strong, now add Julianne Moore, Halle Berry Channing Tatum Jeff Bridges Peter Pascal, Michael Gambon Bruce Greenwood and Emily Watson, the cast is huge and most of them are very well recognized names, however the simplicity of the script also passes to the characters and all of them absolutely all them with the exception of Eggsy and Harry are collateral characters without a true argumentative weight and that perhaps is the biggest mistake of this film, c'mon, wasting Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore with characters so one-dimensional is terrible, especially Moore who's a terrible villain, I'm sorry but it's true.

Vaughn also give a few minutes on screen to Channing Tatum and Halle Berry when the trailers promised otherwise. I understand that Vaughn plans to use them more in a third film but nothing guarantees another film.
Elton John's cameo although funny is quite forced and the thing that angered me a lot was how they got rid of Mark Strong's character, it's true that the movie destroys all of Kingsman including Roxy/Lancelot but it's very evident that Merlin's death is forced by the script to provoke a dramatic scene like the one in the original film when Harry gets shot and apparently ''killed'' and although they try to give him a dignified exit truth is: I **** hate it.

Beyond that if you want a movie to have fun and have a good time believe me that this is the movie and if you enjoyed the first one there is no reason not to enjoy this one.… Expand
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Sad_Badger19Oct 11, 2017
The movie is an interesting experience to be had. But falls short of the mark set by its predecessor. The action is an enjoyable spectacle,although the plot could have used some rewrites and more screen-time for characters whose motivationsThe movie is an interesting experience to be had. But falls short of the mark set by its predecessor. The action is an enjoyable spectacle,although the plot could have used some rewrites and more screen-time for characters whose motivations in the end are left unclear or do not make much sense.… Expand
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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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Jess_HillOct 6, 2017
Gloriously stylised violence and a constant stream of hilarity make for a worthy successor to the original. Moore is a fantastic villain, and the delightful script, unexpected cameos, pointed political commentary, and excellent actionGloriously stylised violence and a constant stream of hilarity make for a worthy successor to the original. Moore is a fantastic villain, and the delightful script, unexpected cameos, pointed political commentary, and excellent action sequences ensure a compelling and thoroughly enjoyable experience throughout. The pacing is fast, and the cinematography continues with the unique cinematic approach of the first film, so this still feels fresh, and it also delivers again in successfully utilising a diverse cast. A ridiculously fun film with lines that will be remembered for years to come. 8.22/10… Expand
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KaptenVideoOct 6, 2017
A miracle has born! I just saw a mainstream big budget action movie; based on a comic and featuring superheroes (just call them secret agents); lasting 140 minutes – at least 30 more than any movie of its ilk should; and I enjoyed myself andA miracle has born! I just saw a mainstream big budget action movie; based on a comic and featuring superheroes (just call them secret agents); lasting 140 minutes – at least 30 more than any movie of its ilk should; and I enjoyed myself and left kind of wanting for more! I
honestly couldn’t see this happening. the last time I was really into mainstream big budget projects was somewhen circa the beginning of the century.
This is the sequel to 2014’s new kind of secret agent movie – let’s call it James Bond introduced to the YA generation. This time they battle the evil mafiosos who like to urinate on other battle (hence the name "golden ring")... or maybe just some evil-doers or the other.
Some of the original cast has returned, including Taron Egerton as the central young hero and Hanna Alström as his girlfriend the Swedish princess, Mark Strong, and Colin Firth, and there are many new famous faces, including Halle Berry, Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, Emily Watson, Channing Tatum, and, er, Elton John as himself.
Matthew Vaughn has always been a versatile and exemplary director who’s noteworthy for bold visual inventiveness and stylishness in his movies, from heavily effect-based, choreographed and edited fights, to minimalist but glamorous look of the world, to outlandish gadgets used to fight evil. OK, I know it's all a team effort, but he's still the guys who pulls it all together, innit?
After seeing „The Golden Circle“ I believe even more that Vaughn really was unofficially directing Guy Ritchie’s first and best two movies for him.
This movie is visually wild and crazy like a „Snatch.“, if the latter was a mainstream comic book / superhero project. You can have fun just cherishing how everything looks and plays out on the screen. As usual, screenplay is by Vaughn himself and his long-time writing partner Jane Goldman.
Like all my favorite porn flicks, „The Golden Circle“ already starts with a bang, ramps us the pace and holds it, and doesn’t end before everybody involved has had their fair share.
There are car chases, fights (I am kind of surprises that there’s still so many original fights in movies!) and bombastic setpieces involving an unusual lasso, robots, meat mincing machine and more. But you could already expect some crazy **** based on the first movie, yeah?
It’s not a perfect movie. The characters and the plot are not really that interesting in a meaningful way (I know, I know, it’s still a mainstream big budget action, it’s not supposed to be that interesting).
What is worse: all the famous faces joining the cast don’t really have anything cool to do, and their roles are rather small, which is surprising, especially considering Berry.
One could say it’s kind of a lost chance but it’s also true that there’s so much happening that there’s no need for famous faces to add anything, really. Maybe their roles are small-ish for budget reasons. But, then, why add so many of them anyway?
Leaving minor niggles like this aside, the „Kingsman“ sequel is a kick-ass joyride of a movie which not only looks good and feels good but left me wanting for more.
More action, more surprisingly but deliciously weird jokes, more style, more of this secret world which plays something like „MIB“ meets 007 meets superhero movies, more enjoyable details such as drug kingpin creating American 1950’s nostalgia land in the jungle for home, more outlandish turns of events such as the U.S. president going renegade etc.
For a blockbuster, „The Golden Circle“ sure does have a lot of personality, both plot- and visual style wise. And for that, I applaud it! I really wish most pure entertainment movies were shorter. But "Kingsman 2" is 140 minutes, I wasn’t bored once and left asking for more!
Many critics seem disappointed by „The Golden Circle“, for example, Rotten’s Tomatoes’ consensus says the part deux offers more of everything that made its predecessor so much fun, but lacks the original's wild creative spark.
I think the real situ is exactly vice versa, and the first part, while good enough, is lacking compared to the sequel.… Expand
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PotaeSuprakitOct 5, 2017
The Kingsman is nothing if not self-aware, and the Golden Circle seems to want to make amends for the end of espionage, which has been widely criticized as a needless and feminine girl in the Tinted Bottom of the Letter. Of humorous jokes TheThe Kingsman is nothing if not self-aware, and the Golden Circle seems to want to make amends for the end of espionage, which has been widely criticized as a needless and feminine girl in the Tinted Bottom of the Letter. Of humorous jokes The sequel has sex scenes. But the jokes about the different female characters, instead of dealing with this woman in particular, to produce results instead of results in the need to be managed. It is a smart call.
The scene plays funny, jokes and profanity. Because of the plot.… Expand
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randomdefenceOct 5, 2017
Fantastic return to the Kingsman universe. While there is several plot hole, these can be easily overlooked though the spy-thriller parody genre that this movie aims to fall in. The cast and crew are all on point, the action is great, and theFantastic return to the Kingsman universe. While there is several plot hole, these can be easily overlooked though the spy-thriller parody genre that this movie aims to fall in. The cast and crew are all on point, the action is great, and the jokes are there. If you liked the first one you'll like this too.… Expand
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KayVen17Oct 4, 2017
Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt dasDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte. Mein persönlicher Score = 90/100 Mein User Score = 9/10… Expand
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GabsdiOct 3, 2017
The movie is as over the top as the first one or even more. For a lot of people that may reach absurd levels but honestly, the folks who loved the first movie and it's satire essence, absurd fight scenes (however with way less gore than otherThe movie is as over the top as the first one or even more. For a lot of people that may reach absurd levels but honestly, the folks who loved the first movie and it's satire essence, absurd fight scenes (however with way less gore than other movies with the same style) and it`s hundreds of jokes, will pretty much enjoy The Golden Circle.
This film was a 7 out of 10 for me. I`ll start with the negative points. As shown in the trailer, Colin Firth's character is back, not a great fan of bringing a cool character back to life, as Valentine said after the church scene "This ain't that kind of movie" , for me, bringing Harry back takes back those words. However, his character works almost perfectly in the movie, a few things weren't as I would prefer, and with the exception of an issue that appears but then vanishes, his character works pretty fine. The Golden Circle has a LOT of sad moments but i believe the viewers weren't given the proper time to grief, the movie is big and that's understandable but still a point to mention. As seen in the trailer, this film has a huge list of famous names, but i get the feeling that 2 names were characters that had no time, the only statesman with a proper screentime is the one played by Pedro Pascal, I quite missed the presence of Tatum and Bridges. Finally and last thing to mention, the movie indeed repeats it`s predecessor formula. We have a bar scene, a water scene, a car scene, the villain's sidekick getting to fight a lot at the end. However, i must say that while watching most of this scenes felt fresh, when they star you get the feeling that it will be a repeated story but it has unexpected ends, i got myself multiple time shook during the movie, screaming at the characters "please don't do this" or "omg i can't believe he is going to die" so this is the point we get from the negative points to the good ones! Even tho people are saying that they weren't feeling for the characters, I personally got very worried about what was happening to them, the movie indeed falls for to many plot lines but this isn't as much bad as the rumors, maybe my final thought will be that they could have saved a few stuff for the 3rd movie, but okay. Besides those things i mentioned, the movie has a lot of humor, a lot of action, no church scene but that's fine. The discussion that the the villain brings up is very well fit for our society and I'm honestly looking forwards the 3rd Kingsman, I just hope they'll be fixing those problems but I'm not asking for another Secret Service cause to be fair, the greatest part of that first movie is that it came outta nowhere and people weren't expecting none of that, in other words, the element of surprise.
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It has a very extreme scene related to jokes and sex, if u dislike the one at the end of the first movie you probably are going to hate this one
PS 2
Pedro Pascal is rocking his character here
PS 3
If you don't like over the top things then don't even bother to watch a Matthew Vaughn movie such as Kingsman, this one is more over the top than The Secret Service or Kick Ass, so come ready!… Expand
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bfoore90Oct 3, 2017
A definite step down as compared to the first one but while this one is more vulgar, over the top, and in your face when it comes to style. Its still a fun and wildly entertaining movie that is by no means bad, its just not that good to beginA definite step down as compared to the first one but while this one is more vulgar, over the top, and in your face when it comes to style. Its still a fun and wildly entertaining movie that is by no means bad, its just not that good to begin with. Channing Tatum and Halle Berry's character's are easily the most interesting new characters but theyre utterly wasted in their roles, Tatum moreso than Berry. The returning cast also does a good job but I liked Mark strong and Elton John's appearance the most out of all of them. My main problem with this movie is its excursiveness and desire to be bigger and badder than the first one, the pacing is also a huge letdown as the movie stands at almost 3 hours long when it didn't need to be that long to begin with. With that being said, its still by no means a bad movie, disappointing yes but not bad.… Expand
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maugzzOct 3, 2017
The Golden Circle is a great second part, but it is unfair to compare it to the first one, since they both have very different purposes. This second movie is very good, with great characters, a good villan, and moments of strong feelings.The Golden Circle is a great second part, but it is unfair to compare it to the first one, since they both have very different purposes. This second movie is very good, with great characters, a good villan, and moments of strong feelings. Hearing all of this bad reviews to the movie I feel it could be because they do not see it as a second part, when they expected another 1st movie. The problem maybe is that we were ready to see more Kingsman alone adventures, and expanding the universe do not gives us time to love the organization, but it is still fun, with the cousins. It is a great and fun movie, but do not see it as another like the first movie; see it as second part, with a more of everything.… Expand
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muzmuzOct 3, 2017
Kingsman: The Golden Circle starts off a bit vague, slow and unnecessary. But it was in a position to pick itself back up and offer the humorous, slightly cartoonish and action-packed hybrid that it is good at.
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WillughOct 3, 2017
It's kinda entertaining with more actions than its predecessor. But they really went too ambitious to top the predecessor, the story just instead became messy and too complex. And they're really too focused on surprising the audience, theIt's kinda entertaining with more actions than its predecessor. But they really went too ambitious to top the predecessor, the story just instead became messy and too complex. And they're really too focused on surprising the audience, the storyline itself became illogical. There are some unnecessary deaths that they showed just to surprise us. Also, the twist is cliche and not surprising. The good side here is that it's funnier than before and Julianne Moore really nailed the character.… Expand
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JimmyRagazinoOct 2, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For all of the people that are defending this movie for being "meta" and satirical of old, terrible spy movies, it's not satire if it succumbs to the same issues as those films. The action and Mark Strong's performance were its only saving graces and even those were ruined by crappy country music in the action scenes and Merlin's anticlimactic death while butchering a John Denver song. This is Matthew Vaughn's first sequel and it really shows, this movie is how to not make a sequel and I hope that Matthew Vaughn redeems himself with a good movie.… Expand
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SOLIDSNAKEN64Oct 2, 2017
I dont know why this movie is getting such a bad review, I went and saw it over the weekend with my gf and we both really enjoyed it. We like the first one so we decided to check it out. Golden Circle is a fun comic book movie that isI dont know why this movie is getting such a bad review, I went and saw it over the weekend with my gf and we both really enjoyed it. We like the first one so we decided to check it out. Golden Circle is a fun comic book movie that is action packed and has a interesting enough story. If you enjoyed the first kingsman movie you will enjoy this one as well.… Expand
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MattBrady99Oct 2, 2017
"F**k you!" - Quote by Academy Award Wining Elton John

I remembered back on it's release of the first Kingsman and how refreshing it was. Nothing about it broke any ground and isn't flawless, but manages to have a unique quality by taking"F**k you!" - Quote by Academy Award Wining Elton John

I remembered back on it's release of the first Kingsman and how refreshing it was. Nothing about it broke any ground and isn't flawless, but manages to have a unique quality by taking well known troops in spy movies, and putting it's own spin. The villain was threating, another underdog story and it following old spy tropes. Basically things that could've been bad if put in the wrong hands, turned into a surprise hit.

"The Golden Circle" on the other hand is pretty much the adult version of Spy Kids. It focus more on jokes than brains. It dose what every sequel dose and that's try to be bigger and bolder. To be honest, it doesn't feel like Matthew Vaughn directed this and he normally avoids sequels, I now know why. Despite it not fully living up to the first, I still found enjoyment within the stupidity.

Landing more into the guilty pleasure side of things.

Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, and maybe Elton John were the highlights of the movie. Since Firth is absence for half of the movie, Egerton and Strong fill in that lovable chemistry that was in the first. Giving everything their got. And of course Elton John was great like always.

Colin Firth and the character Harry Hart are what made the first film so great. Not the usual type casting for an actor like Firth and it surprised many of us. As I said before, he's mostly absence for half of the film until he finally comes back when the plot needs him. The whole thing with him being shot in the eye, however in the first movie you can clearly see the bullet going through his head and the idea of a evil twin brother doesn't sound too bad. Anywhere, none of it makes sense, but I'm glad to see him back even if he didn't do much.

The actions scenes are once again top notch, especially the car chase at the beginning and final sentence. A little bit too quick to see things at times and I wish they was some build up behind it.

While not as compelling as Samuel L. Jackson character, but Julianne Moore was pretty decent as the villain. Of course Moore puts it all into everything shes in. Playing the psychotic housewife stuck in the 50's and doing some graphic things to get her way. It's weird there's a point in the film where she completely disappears only to re-appear in the third act, and I forget she was in this at one point.

The same goes with Halle Berry, Channing Tatum, and Jeff Bridges who are barley in the film. I heard there's a longer cut of the movie and I wonder if any of them had extra scenes, because who knows until actually get something. I mean, isn't Vinnie Jones suppose to be in this?

The plot itself when reading it out doesn't sound like a real movie. Some have already said it's self aware and how it's spoofing old spy movie. I can see that, but the movie is becoming the thing it's mocking. Trying to be smart on the political side of things and failing hard. Force humor and call backs for no reason.

But those are the problems I had which is quite a lot.

Overall Rating: MANNERS MAKETH MAN. OR NOT.… Expand
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PlzRMOct 2, 2017
По традиции сиквел всегда хуже оригинала, но все не так и плохо, очень хороший антагонист и красивая картинка, интересный сюжет, вызывающий двоякое чувство, на этом все плюсы заканчиваются. Из минусов только тупой юмор и проклятие трейлеров.По традиции сиквел всегда хуже оригинала, но все не так и плохо, очень хороший антагонист и красивая картинка, интересный сюжет, вызывающий двоякое чувство, на этом все плюсы заканчиваются. Из минусов только тупой юмор и проклятие трейлеров.
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MovieGuru69Oct 1, 2017
Better than Kingsman The Secret Service. Julianne Moore makes a better villain than Samuel L Jackson and we are introduced to another great range of characters in the sequel. More action, more funny jokes, and a better story line. See thisBetter than Kingsman The Secret Service. Julianne Moore makes a better villain than Samuel L Jackson and we are introduced to another great range of characters in the sequel. More action, more funny jokes, and a better story line. See this movie. Can't way for the next sequel.… Expand
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Jack97Sep 30, 2017
Kingsman 2 is a step down from the first film with numerous elements that bog it down. Poppy was a weak villain, the lack of advertised Statesmen (Channing Tatum especially) the added subplots involving Eggsy's girlfriend and Harry'sKingsman 2 is a step down from the first film with numerous elements that bog it down. Poppy was a weak villain, the lack of advertised Statesmen (Channing Tatum especially) the added subplots involving Eggsy's girlfriend and Harry's return/recovery added nothing in terms of emotion or weight to the story and the action scenes that rely on special effects are unfortunately very noticeable. Besides these issues, Kingsman: The Golden Circle is still a reasonable entertaining film in it's own right. It just doesn't come close to replicating the wild ride of the first film.… Expand
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