After watching the bland trailer for X Men: First Class, I wondered if Matthew Vaughn was a bad choice. After all, Bryan Singer had taken the fans to dizzying heights with X2 and left a vacuum which was hard to fill. What can a director with a quirky thriller(Layer Cake) in his repertoire do to revive a sinking franchise? I was ignorant about the other movies directed by him. I was happy not only with what Matthew Vaughn had done in the reboot but also with Kingsman. Although I had to admit, I was a bit disappointed when he decided to move out of "X-Men: Days of Future Past." It made way to Bryan Singer, and hence the disappointment was short-lived. Anyways, all these were enough to get me excited about the sequel, "Kingman: The Golden Circle."
Like the first in the series, the sequel builds on funnily diabolical villains and plot. When the emphasis is on looking good, who cares about cheesy dialogues and outlandish situations. The film relies on technological advances and uses them to maximum to place the viewer right in the middle of the action. Matthew doesn't waste any time and opens up with an action sequence. This long action sequence gives you an unambiguous message about what is in the store of the viewer. Taron Egerton, reprising the role of Eggsy, fights with Charlie, a Kingsman reject. Charlie tries to take Eggsy as a prisoner, and there is a fight in a hackney carriage. Both of them are thrown around the cab along with the viewers, thanks to the camera gliding from one position to another and brilliant action choreography. Later in the other action sequences, you will find the same thing happening. The first part was a British movie consisting a predominantly British cast. They have introduced a lot of American characters and also the Kingsman counterpart in the USA in the second part. The names of the new agents will surely make you laugh.
The movie is watchable. It is very evident the makers are trying hard to please the viewers. The movie is unusually long. Colin Firth is back although you will roll your eyes when they explain what happened after the jaw-dropping fight in Kentucky. We are glad to see him back. He delights us with some cool action although we start wondering why the British actors like him and Liam Neeson start doing action after they hit their 50s. I am not complaining about the action, but I can't help wonder about the risks. There is a string of famous faces like Mark Strong, Michael Gambon (in a minuscule role), Julianne Moore, Jeff Bridges, Halle Berry and Channing Tatum. You will also find Pedro Pascal from Narcos with a very cool weapon, the lasso. Elton John sticks out like a sore thumb.
If you forget the absurdity of the plot, you will have a better chance of having a good time at the movies. Don't take anything seriously. Enjoy the finely cut suits and nicely choreographed stunts. Be prepared to laugh at the silliness. You will survive the movie.
Language: English
Genre: Action
Rating: **
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