Kingsman: The Golden Circle is a 2017 British-American spy action comedy film directed by Matthew Vaughn and written by Vaughn and Jane Goldman. The film is a sequel to Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014), which is based on the comic book series of the same name by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons. It stars Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Mark Strong, Julianne Moore, Halle Berry, Elton John, Channing Tatum, Jeff Bridges, and Vinnie Jones. The film follows Eggsy and Merlin, agents of the British secret service Kingsman, who team up with the American Statesman agency when their headquarters is destroyed by the criminal organization The Golden Circle.
Plot Overview
Kingsman: The Golden Circle follows Eggsy (Taron Egerton) and Merlin (Mark Strong), two agents of the British secret service Kingsman, as they team up with the American Statesman agency to defeat the criminal organization The Golden Circle. After the Kingsman headquarters is destroyed, Eggsy and Merlin travel to the United States to meet their American counterparts. They soon discover that The Golden Circle is planning to unleash a deadly virus on the world, and the agents must work together to stop them. Along the way, they face off against the villainous Poppy Adams (Julianne Moore) and her henchman Charlie (Edward Holcroft).
Critical Reception
Kingsman: The Golden Circle received generally positive reviews from critics. It was praised for its action sequences, performances, and sense of humor. The film was also praised for its visuals, with some critics calling it one of the best-looking films of the year. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 71%, based on 261 reviews, with an average rating of 6.4/10. The website’s critical consensus reads, "Kingsman: The Golden Circle offers more of everything that made its predecessor so much fun, but lacks the original’s wild creative spark."
Kingsman: The Golden Circle is an entertaining action-comedy that delivers on its promise of thrilling action sequences, witty humor, and great performances. Despite some flaws, the film is an enjoyable ride that will leave viewers wanting more.
