The narrative continues with "Eggsy" (Taron Egerton) having joined a fresh group of agents overseen by Sir Michael Gambon ("Arthur") and sharing a comfortable life with "Princess Tilde" (Hanna Alström). A chance encounter during a taxi ride brings him back in contact with his former colleague, "Charlie" (Edward Holcroft), who now sports an unusual prosthetic arm and seems to hold onto resentment. The reason for this …

It’s hard to say how well “Kingsman” did in theaters, but it must have been successful enough to warrant a sequel—and here it is, continuing the story from the first installment. This film seems to address some of the criticisms leveled at its predecessor: while there are still some over-the-top deaths, it takes itself more seriously and puts greater emphasis on family dynamics, without holding back on graphic vio…

This is certainly a goofy, even childish at times, film but it proved to be a genuinely enjoyable experience for me. The movie begins with the Kingsman organization suffering a major setback due to Poppy Adams’s psychopathic actions, which forces the remaining members—just two people—to collaborate with their American counterparts. The Kingsmen are parodies of the traditional British gentleman, while the Statesmen…

It's hard to call this _Kingsman_ film awful, but it’s certainly a big letdown. Almost everything that made the initial movie fun has either been diminished to something weak or escalated into ridiculousness that is unpleasant to watch. _The Golden Circle_ somehow fails to do justice to its components while also running on too long. There are a few decent action sequences, some stylish outfits, and perhaps one chuckl…