The Good Old Days

Rating: 9/10 (7 August 2015)

Undeniably, there is something irresistible about the English. Overdone, some would say, but that which discernibly distinguishes them. Colin Firth, perhaps one of the last active remnants of the aristocratic legacy of the Queen's culture and coterie at least on the silver screen , stars in this delightfully violent and overwhelmingly recreational movie.
A deliberate digression from self-importance colours up the whole situational setting . We have out of the box action sequences. Seriously worded quips and one liners laced with characteristic dry humour of the Isles. An undercurrent of persistent comic reliefs both cultural and as well instinctive.
The movie is not shrouded in any contradictory , psychologically complex cryptic conceits . The tale is fairly direct and lucidly directed. One can argue that the movie a tad too long but the intensity of the scenes is such, that one does not deem prudent to as much as utter a pretentious sigh of fatigue.
Those who do not relish violence may find the movie a little distasteful and gross . The kinship to Kick-Ass can be clearly identified in the thematic treatment of the movie. However, the anterior is visually quite different.
The most interesting and attractive part of the movie is that despite turning into a serious "The Spy Saves the Day" type of flick in various sequences, it doesn't in the least bore you.
Samuel L. Jackson animates the cast . Mark Strong does a fine job with an interesting character sketch. Taron Egerton also exhibits fine acting skills .
On the whole a very entertaining movie . They should produce more such movies. Reduction in violence can qualify it to be a strong candidate for classic summer blockbusters of the 90's.
I found the movie quite good .