I was fortunate enough to be invited to the very first pre-premiere screening of ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’ in Los Angeles, only a few days ago. This Movie is a delight, and I highly suggest that you see it once it is released in your area. ‘Kingsman’ hits theaters in February, and you will likely thank me for recommending this Action ride in the vein of a very updated and relevant ‘Batman Begins’ meets ‘James Bond’ meets ‘Iron Man’.
Updated, too, is Director Matthew Vaughn’s modern storytelling that portrays a more Prince William and Princess Kate British Aristocracy, focusing upon the actual worth of one’s deeds and not merely your family’s high social status or amassed wealth. (No disrespect to her Majesty, by the way. I remain a fan of the Queen of England. If you do some research into her life, you’ll find that she’s been a Royal Action Heroine since the 1930s, at least.)
Writer Jane Goldman is able to tell her story about the Movie’s hero, Eggsy, who must learn to stand up and take responsibility instead of simply lashing out in violence because it’s easier or a more rapid solution, without boring her audience. Instead of being a cliché, Goldman’s story sends the perfect message that one is able to stand up for themself when they learn to stand up for a good cause, their friends and their family. (Something France and the world are experiencing, right now, in the wake of indefensible Terrorist violence.) Goldman gets this message across while never interfering with the essence of her Action storytelling.
Without slowing the pace or interrupting Mark Millar, Dave Gibbons and Goldman’s good story, Vaughn is able to tackle some truly troubling present-day issues like domestic violence and discerning real ‘Save the Planet’, from ‘Save the Planet for Profit’ hucksters.
While the movie is sexy … without being salacious … there is NO sexism. Women beat the snot out of men and work side-by-side them without having to expose body parts as an indication of their worth. I’m recommending the Movie to my Nieces. Yeah, it’s that good and my nieces are that strong.
But there is no want for ACTION. The 129 minutes of movie flies by and feels like 90, as Vaughn presents a very positive role model for both men and women. Make no mistake: this is an Action Movie! But unlike some action Movies that inspire audiences to leave the theater picking fights when they emulate the movie’s characters, I actually experienced noticeably courteous and gentlemanly behavior from the exiting ‘Kingsman’ audience. I have to admit being a little taken aback by it; but in a very uplifting way.
Finally, don’t walk out on the credits. Imbedded within the Final Credits are additional scenes that add to, rather than merely prolong, the ending.
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