For what it is, an action-comedy about spies, there is awesome action, genuinely funny moments and plenty of spy-like things going on.

Rating: 8/10 (17 March 2016)

This film deserves to call itself an action-comedy because the action in this action- comedy is awe-inspiring. It seems as if every other scene has some sort of dismemberment in it. Visually, Kingsman is stunning, especially in these action sequences. There is no limit to the blood that director Matthew Vaughn can bring to your face, with fingers being blown off at some points and large wooden spikes being shoved up a racist, homophobic reverend at others. Paired with this like fine wine, the soundtrack to these sequences feel like a coked up serial killers Thursday playlist, that is not a bad thing.
Colin Firth wasn't exactly "born" to play Harry Hart, as it contrasts with virtually every other role he has played. It could seem as if Firth isn't really cut out to be an action star, and if you think that, Colin Firth will probably come to your house and kill you stylishly with your own household objects, probably involving some sort of laceration or dismemberment, because you would be wrong. As well as mastering the tried and true sophisticated act he's known for, Firth also brings an aura of sophistication when he burning people's faces and smashing glasses also into faces. Let's just say, if you are a bad guy in Kingsman, your face is not safe from something Colin Firth will dish out, take that in the most innocent way you can, please.
Moreover, Taron Egerton also stands out as Eggsy. Where Firth brings the action, Egerton brings the comedy with his dumbfounded new view of all of the action that is suddenly happening around him. He remains true to his character throughout and has cheeky quips for every situation. Joining him in bringing the comedy, Samuel L. Jackson plays Richmond Valentine, the eccentric villain with a dastardly plan that I'm still not going to tell you about because I JUST cannot be assed, y'know? Please forgive me.
I think that's it. Time for a summary.
Kingsman is really good. I actually can't think of a bad word to say about it. For what it is, an action-comedy about spies, there is awesome action, genuinely funny moments and plenty of spy-like things going on. It is the perfect action-comedy.
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