I wasn't anticipating what this film turned out to be; it’s considerably more somber than its predecessors. It maintains a sense of humor, however. My enjoyment of it was significant. The production quality is excellent. The special effects are impressive, and the performances are strong, as is the plot itself. I can hardly find fault with anything, which isn't something that occurs often for me. This one has become …

The King’s Man isn't an offensive film, unless you find being unremarkable objectionable—in which case, co-writer/director Matthew Vaughn might be due for some complaints. It runs quite long, but despite that, it seems unable or unwilling to make room for even a little bit of sense. Think about this: British nationals travel to Moscow with the goal of eliminating Rasputin, who they see as a harmful influence on th…

It’s hard to say anything positive about this film; it felt remarkably different from other movies, and not for the better. In fact, I find myself agreeing with the critics at Rotten Tomatoes—a site I usually dislike—who gave it a negative rating, which is quite unusual for me. As a movie on its own, I might have given it a higher mark, but considering it’s part of the Kingsman series, it was disappointing. The…

After several postponements from its intended November 2019 debut, Matthew Vaughn’s “The King’s Man” marks the third installment in the "Kingsman" film franchise. This story explores the beginnings of the organization devoted to maintaining peace and preventing global conflicts from worsening. Set in Europe before World War I, the movie follows wealthy pacifist Orlando Oxford (Ralph Finnes) as he tries to guide hi…