Samuel L. Jackson was robbed....

Rating: 10/10 (10 May 2020)

Few movies had me on the edge of my seat (and still does) like this one has. Here we have a "My Fair Lady" like taking a "street kid" and converting him into a "gentleman" spy. Kingsman are based on King Arthur and the knights of the round table . Recruits are primarily "upper class" until recently. The head known as "Arthur" steadfastly upholds that tradition. During an exercise to find the next replacement almost costs the entire squad. Thanks to the bravery of a "less desirable" candidate sacrificing himself sparing the team. When reporting the bad news to the widow she's offered a "favor". You'd think they would have a better support system. Galahad then turns to the young son gives him the token and the catch phrase to use when the the need arrives. Kid must exceptionally brilliant.
Several years has passed and Gary 'Eggsy' Unwin and his "mum" fortunes after taken a turn for the worse. "Mum" is in a relationship with a local hooligan and "Eggsy" has fallen into a messy situation. After stealing one of his step-father's soldiers car Eggsy lets his friends escape and take the rap. Eggsy call in the favor.
Harry Hart a.k.a. Galahad decides to make Eggsy his pledge to replace Lancelot. During training Eggsy must face the usual snobbery. The test when the recruits had to parachute in pin point accuracy was my favorite even after watching the movie several times I'm still on the edge of my seat.
Enter Richmond Valentine, in a previous review I compared the character to if Bill Gates and Al Gore had a child. His maniacal portrayal as an over the top eco-warrior was nothing short of brillant and stole the show. HE SHOULD HAVE WON THE OSCAR FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR!
Finally learning that the organization has been compromised Merlin and the "new" Lancelot place their trust in Eggsy to help save the day. My objection is that the "Academy" wouldn't know a show stealing performance if it bit them in the backside.