The film “Kingsman,” based on the comic book, became a worldwide sensation as soon as it was released in theaters in 2014. The film, which grossed over $414 million at the worldwide box office, is the highest-grossing film in the history of director Matthew Vaughn, who also served as a megaphone. The film’s worldwide success has even developed into a franchise series, with sequel films and a drama series planned.

Spy goods that everyone will want.

The movie “Kingsman” is about a daredevil spy who acts like a gentleman on the surface. The stylish spy goods are indispensable to this gentlemanly appearance. At first glance, the Kingsman’s hideout looks like a simple tailor’s shop. Still, it is lined with various goods that, at first glance, appear to be nothing more than ordinary men’s clothing items. Suits, glasses, umbrellas, oxford shoes, lighters, pens, and other items that would not look out of place in a gentleman’s possession, but each is a spy’s secret weapon, and the scene is truly breathtaking. It excites me and makes me want to have each new weapon as it appears individually.

The action scenes in which these items are used are also outstanding. The action scenes are stylish yet violent, and using theory and gadgets to finish off the opponents, rather than intimidating and subduing them with weapons, is a “Kingsman” quality. Probably all of them will choose this as their favorite scene,

In particular, the battle scene in the bar after “Manners maketh man” is so perfect that many people want to imitate it. Everyone would love to see the characteristic lines and the scene where the whiskey glass is thrown with an umbrella, and that umbrella becomes a shield. This scene truly symbolizes “Kingsman,” which can only be achieved by a series that sells gentlemen.

Eggsy’s growth and Bond with Harry

Many people who have seen the trailer and poster for the movie “Kingsman” may think: “The lead actor is Colin Firth, and the main character is Harry, played by him. However, the main character in this film is a young man named Eggsy, and the lead character is also played by Taron Egerton, who plays Eggsy. It was a slight surprise point. However, given how the story unfolds, it couldn’t have been done any other way. It is risky to give an unknown actor the lead role in a major film in which he is not well known, but the bet was won in this film.

It was similar to my impression of the “Parisian Kongming” anime. The visuals of this anime also lead me to believe that Komei is the main character. Still, the main character is a girl named Eiko, and the main story is about Eiko’s growth. Kingsman is also a story about Eggsy’s growth to become a full-fledged spy while attending spy school.

This film depicts Egusie’s growth, and in addition to his appreciation of the action, his relationship with his mentor, Harry, has also captured the hearts of many. For Egusy, who hardly knew his father, Harry was like a father figure to him. He guides him and nurtures him. He sometimes sets him on challenging missions, which also helps Eggsy grow up. By the film’s end, Eggsy has grown into the gentleman spy figure he has become accustomed to being, and he has even saved a princess, making him look like a man in shining armor. His rise from the working class to his position is like a male version of “My Fair Lady. The fact that this film is not only a stylish action film but also a story about a young man’s growth is a major attraction of this film.

A lot of humor is interspersed throughout the film.

The movie “Kingsman” offers more than just action and drama. The film also functions as a black comedy film. It is not an American kind of laugh by any means, but a very British kind of laugh, which is what “Kingsman” is all about.

And when it comes to British spies, James Bond of the “007” series comes to everyone’s mind. In this film, parodies of Bond are everywhere, and many parts of the film will make any “007” lover cringe. I especially like the one about JB, Eggsy’s dog. Also, the martini parody made everyone giggle.

In addition, several parodies of the Arthurian legend appeared, including that all the code names of the “Kingsman” organization are taken from the Arthurian legend. There were also Mother Goose-type jokes, perhaps because “Kingsman” is taken from Mother Goose. This production area was sure to hit the spot for those familiar with British folklore.

In addition, the contrast between the U.K. and the U.S. is on full display. Valentine, played by Samuel L. Jackson, the film’s villain, is the embodiment of the recent stinky American IT chief. The cultural conflict between the two countries is depicted with black humor in almost every scene he appears. The scene in which Edgar’s “Dignity,” the famous British second nation, played was shocking! It was an accurate display of the British sense of comedy, and at the same time, I couldn’t help but wonder how the Americans felt watching this.

The spy movie “Kingsman” is packed with action, stylishness, humor, and drama, all in a British style. It is an addictive film that once you get hooked on it, you will want to watch it again and again. If you have yet to see it, this is one film you should try at least once.

Stylish Action

The action is more like Gung Kata than Gun Fu. Various 007-like gimmicks, umbrellas as the primary weapon, shoes, and pens as sub-weapons, and the fight never gets boring.
The best part of the movie was the scene where Colin Firth, as Harry, the main character’s teacher, runs amok in an American church. It was the first action scene in a while that I couldn’t take my eyes off the action. The fast pace and groovy music made a scene that was initially as gruesome as a splitter movie, but it was exhilarating + exciting.

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The pranks are good, but the party scene at the end was a bit… I wonder if that was a death wish for all the rich people. It was meant to be black humor, but it was too much.

The combination of sharp action and exhilarating slow-motion sequences kept the viewer interested. The final pose. The director’s sense is perfect, so I take my hat off to him for this film.