Action packed, fun "popcorn" movie

Rating: 8/10 (15 February 2015)

Kingsman is one of those movies that just makes you lose yourself and forget about the world for two hours. It is not quite a spoof of classic spy movies, but it uses some of the archetypes, acknowledges it is using them, then gives them a little twist to make them unique for their use. I think all the actors fit their roles well, and it is refreshing to see Sam Jackson step out of the type of bad ass roles he has been cast in lately. The stop motion wire fighting is top notch, and every time the violence borders on going too far, something is done to lighten the mood a little. I think the only major issue I had is the use of the "f-word," it not only bordered on over use, I don't think it fit all the characters. It could have been well used to differentiate the boys from the--well,from the Kingsman. All in all, a fun ride from start to finish.