One for the lads

Rating: 2/10 (21 December 2015)

I was looking forward to watching this movie with my son after seeing the trailer, but ended up very disappointed. A fantastic cast, excellent action sequences (if very violent) and good pace. Totally unbelievable recruitment process for the newly vacant place of Lancelot. The only strong female character was Gazelle, and she was presented as just the brawn to Valentine's brains. It was even doubtful that the ultimate winner of Lancelot's place, Roxy, would have made it past the parachute jump (perhaps not even left the plane) if not for the encouragement of Eggsy. My son thought the princess was a strong female character for refusing to join the evil plan. Perhaps he forgot about the end where she was reduced to an objectified sex toy prize for the hero? Overall, one and a half hours of my life I won't get back.