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[[Rotten Tomatoes]] sampled 148 critics and judged 71% of the reviews positive, with an average rating of 6.6/10. The site calls the film "stylish, subversive, and above all fun".<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/kingsman_the_secret_service/ | title=Kingsman: The Secret Service | publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] | accessdate=14 February 2015}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film has a score of 59 out of 100, based on reviews from 35 critics, indicating mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/kingsman-the-secret-service | title=Kingsman: The Secret Service Reviews | publisher=[[Metacritic]] | accessdate=13 February 2015}}</ref> |
[[Rotten Tomatoes]] sampled 148 critics and judged 71% of the reviews positive, with an average rating of 6.6/10. The site calls the film "stylish, subversive, and above all fun".<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/kingsman_the_secret_service/ | title=Kingsman: The Secret Service | publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] | accessdate=14 February 2015}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film has a score of 59 out of 100, based on reviews from 35 critics, indicating mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/kingsman-the-secret-service | title=Kingsman: The Secret Service Reviews | publisher=[[Metacritic]] | accessdate=13 February 2015}}</ref> |
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Director Matthew Vaughn has faced some criticism<ref>http://www.ew.com/article/2015/02/13/kingsman-director-matthew-vaughn-reveals-secrets-behind-church-scene-sex-joke-and</ref> for the anal sex gag at the end of the film<ref>http://www.avclub.com/article/spoiler-space-kingsman-secret-service-215127</ref> which he claims is a reference to classic [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bond_in_film|James Bond Films]]. |
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==Sequel== |
==Sequel== |
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Kingsman: The Secret Service | |
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Directed by | Matthew Vaughn |
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Cinematography | George Richmond |
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Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
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Running time | 129 minutes[2] |
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Language | English |
Budget | $81 million[3] |
Box office | $79.4 million[3] |
Kingsman: The Secret Service is a 2014 spy action comedy film, directed by Matthew Vaughn, and based on the comic book The Secret Service, created by Dave Gibbons and Mark Millar. The screenplay was written by Vaughn and Jane Goldman. The film stars Colin Firth, Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Strong, Taron Egerton, and Michael Caine.
Plot
During a mission in the Middle East, secret agent Harry Hart is unable to prevent the death of one of his fellow agents. Feeling guilt, he personally delivers a bravery medal to the man's widow and his young son, Eggsy, saying that if they ever need help, they should call the phone number on the back of the medal and deliver a coded message.
Seventeen years later, during a mission to find Professor Arnold, a kidnapped climate scientist, another Kingsman agent, Lancelot, is killed by Gazelle, an assassin with bladed prosthetic legs. In London, Eggsy is unemployed and living with his mother, infant sister and an abusive stepfather. Despite being intelligent and able, he left the training for the Royal Marines because his mother worried he would end up like his father. A thug threatens him in a pub, so Eggsy leaves, but steals the thug's car. After being arrested, Eggsy calls the number on the back of the medal and is released. Harry meets him outside the station and takes him to a local pub, where he criticises Eggsy for wasting his life. When the thug shows up with his friends for retribution for Eggsy's theft of the car, Harry advises the thugs to leave. When they rebuff him, Harry easily beats the thugs up.
Harry tells Eggsy about the secret intelligence agency that he works for and for which Eggsy's late father worked: Kingsmen, and informs Eggsy that the Kingsmen have a vacancy for a new agent (to fill Lancelot's spot). He takes Eggsy to training headquarters via a the tailor shop that functions as Harry's civilian cover. Eggsy meets a group of new candidates, including a girl named Roxy. The programme is designed to weed out the unsuitable until only one candidate remains. The training is overseen by Merlin, a senior Kingsman, and each recruit is assigned a new dog to train in turn. Eggsy and Roxy emerge as the final two candidates. Encouraged, Harry has Eggsy issued a suit. When the head of the training programme, Arthur, instructs Eggsy to shoot his dog as the final challenge, Eggsy refuses and is ejected from the selection process; Roxy shoots hers and is given the job. Harry later reveals that the guns were loaded with blanks; it was a test of the candidates' obedience.
Meanwhile, the Kingsmen are investigating Internet billionaire Richmond Valentine, who has announced a world-wide giveaway of SIM cards that allow free phone calls and internet access. The Kingsmen suspect him of being involved in a number of disappearances of VIPs, including the Swedish Princess. Harry tracks Professor Arnold to his class, where he interrogates him about Valentine's whereabouts. A chip implanted in Arnold's head explodes, killing him and injuring Harry. Once he recovers, Harry poses as a tycoon and has dinner with Valentine, who explains his views to Harry, stating that humanity is akin to a virus, and that global warming is the Earth's equivalent of a fever. Later, having tracked Harry, Valentine shows up at Harry's tailor shop, where Valentine and Harry further size each other up.
Harry follows a lead to an obscure hate group church in Kentucky. At the church, Valentine and Gazelle conduct a test, broadcasting a signal to phones containing his SIM card, causing everyone in the church, including Harry, to become uncontrollably violent. A mass-brawl breaks out, with Harry emerging as the sole survivor. He is then killed by Valentine while Eggsy, Merlin and Arthur watch via video link. Valentine intends to broadcast the signal worldwide, using his satellite network to cause a massive culling of the human race, sparing the Earth from further environmental damage by man, and sparing only a select few that Valentine has deemed worthy. Eggsy returns to the Kingsmen headquarters, where he discovers that Arthur is secretly one of the many VIPs that Valentine has implanted with a device to block the signal, thus guaranteeing his survival. He avoids being killed by Arthur, switching a poisoned glass of brandy so that Arthur consumes it instead, killing him.
Eggsy, Roxy and Merlin head to Valentine's mountain base to stop Valentine from executing his plan. Roxy will pilot a twin balloon vehicle in order to destroy Valentine's satellite with a missile, while Eggsy will stop Valentine. During the raid, Eggsy is pinned down by enemy gunfire in front of one of the prison cells housing the kidnapped VIPs, and Merlin triggers the implanted devices, causing them to explode, killing all of the VIPs who were part of Valentine's plan. Eggsy fights Gazelle, and poisons her with a blade hidden in his shoe. He then grabs one of her prosthetic legs and uses it to kill Valentine.
In a mid-credits scene, Eggsy appears in the same bar where Harry first invited him to join the Kingsmen. He tells his mother he has a job that comes with money and a new house that he invites his mother to come share. When his stepfather tries to prevent Eggy's mother from leaving the pub, Eggsy knocks him unconscious, and prepares to do the same to his friends.
Cast
- Colin Firth as Harry Hart/Galahad[4]
- Taron Egerton as Gary "Eggsy" Unwin
- Alex Nikolov as Young Eggsy
- Samuel L. Jackson as Richmond Valentine
- Mark Strong as Merlin
- Michael Caine as Arthur/Chester King
- Sophie Cookson as Roxy
- Sofia Boutella as Gazelle
- Mark Hamill as Professor James Arnold[4][5]
- Jack Davenport as Lancelot
- Samantha Womack as Michelle Unwin
- Geoff Bell as Dean
- Edward Holcroft as Charlie
- Nicholas Banks as Digby
- Jack Cutmore-Scott as Rufus
- Tom Prior as Hugo
- Fiona Hampton as Amelia
- Hanna Alström as Princess Tilde
- Bjørn Floberg as Swedish Prime Minister
- Richard Brake as The Interrogator
Production
The film was announced in late October 2012, after Vaughn dropped out of directing X-Men: Days of Future Past to adapt the Mark Millar comic book The Secret Service. On 27 March 2013, 20th Century Fox confirmed the film and set 14 November 2014 as the release date for the film worldwide, with production to begin in the following August.[6] Colin Firth joined the cast to lead the film on 29 April 2013.[7] On 3 June 2013, it was reported that Leonardo DiCaprio was in talks to play a villain.[8] In September 2013, Vaughn cast Sophie Cookson for the female lead, preferring a newcomer over more experienced candidates like Emma Watson and Bella Heathcote.[9]
Filming
Principal photography began 6 October 2013 in Deepcut, Surrey,[10][11][12] on a budget reported to be one-third of the $200 million budget of Skyfall.[13]
The Alexandra Road Estate in Camden[14] was used for Eggsy's home area, and some scenes were filmed at Imperial College London.
While rumours of several celebrity cameo parts were published, including Adele,[15] Elton John,[15][16] Lady Gaga[17][18] and David Beckham,[15] none of these rumours proved to be true.
Music
On 20 May 2014, it was reported that Henry Jackman and Matt Margeson would be composing the music for the film.[19] On 11 July 2014, it was announced that Gary Barlow would be writing the music for the film. A song from Take That's seventh studio album III, "Get Ready for It", played during the end credits.[20]
- Dire Straits – Money For Nothing
- Dizzee Rascal – Bonkers
- KC & The Sunshine Band – Give It Up
- Lynyrd Skynyrd – Free Bird
- Iggy Azalea featuring Ellie Goulding – Heavy Crown
- Viktor Petrov – Aquatic 15"
- Rudimental feat. John Newman – Feel the Love
- Bryan Ferry – Slave To Love (12″ Remix)
- Take That – Get Ready For It
- Edward Elgar – Pomp & Circumstance
Release
The premiere of the film was held in London, with director Vaughn and stars Firth, Egerton, and Strong attending, and Take That performing the film's theme live.[21] A regional premiere was held in Glasgow at exactly the same time as the London event, and live footage was streamed from the premiere to Glasgow.[22] Mark Millar also hosted a charity screening of the film ahead of its release in Glasgow to raise money for his old school, St. Bartholomews.[23]
The film was released in the United Kingdom on 29 January 2015.[24]
In the United States, 20th Century Fox planned to release the film on 14 November 2014,[25] but later delayed it to 6 March 2015.[26] It was later moved up to 24 October 2014,[27] before being delayed again to 13 February 2015.[28]
Marketing
The trade paperback collecting the comics miniseries was released on 14 January 2015.[29] Director Matthew Vaughn teamed up with luxury retailer Mr Porter to create a 60-piece clothing line based on the film and changed the film's name from The Secret Service to Kingsman: The Secret Service. Mr Porter worked with the film's costume designer, Arianne Phillips, to design the bespoke suiting, while everything from the ties and shirts to umbrellas and shoes were designed by heritage brands such as Cutler & Gross, George Cleverly and Mackintosh. The collaboration is the first of its kind, making Kingsman: The Secret Service the first film from which customers can buy all of the outfits they see.[30][31]
The film includes significant product placement for Adidas Originals.[32]
Reception
Rotten Tomatoes sampled 148 critics and judged 71% of the reviews positive, with an average rating of 6.6/10. The site calls the film "stylish, subversive, and above all fun".[33] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 59 out of 100, based on reviews from 35 critics, indicating mixed reviews.[34]
Director Matthew Vaughn has faced some criticism[35] for the anal sex gag at the end of the film[36] which he claims is a reference to classic [Bond Films].
Sequel
Millar and Vaughn have stated that a sequel was possible if the film performs well at the box office, and Vaughn has expressed interest in directing the sequel.[37][38]
References
- ^ "Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015)". British Film Institute. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ "Kingsman: The Secret Service (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 19 December 2014. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ^ a b "Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ a b "The Hart Of The Film – Kingsman: The Secret Service Trailer Breakdown – Features – Empire". empireonline.com.
- ^ "Mark Hamill Talks 'Star Wars,' Prepares For 'Secret Service' Role". splashpage.mtv.com. 1 November 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (27 March 2013). "Fox Wins Rights To Matthew Vaughn's Next Pic 'The Secret Service', Sets November 2014 Release Date". Deadline-Hollywood. PMC Network. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ Kits, Borys (29 April 2013). "'The Secret Service': Colin Firth in Talks to Star". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ Armitage, Hugh (4 June 2013). "Leonardo DiCaprio in talks for Mark Millar's 'Secret Service'?". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (5 September 2013). "Sophie Cookson Lands Female Lead in Matthew Vaughn's 'Secret Service'". Variety. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ^ Takyi, Stephanie (6 October 2013). "Suave appeal: Colin Firth shows off his dapper style as he's spotted for first time on set of new film The Secret Service". Daily Mail. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
- ^ Cater, Sophie (8 October 2013). Bridget Jones star Colin Firth spotted shooting The Secret Service in London. Immediate Media Company Limited. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
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- ^ Tobias, Grey (5 February 2015). "Colin Firth Stars in 'Kingsman: The Secret Service'". WSJ.
- ^ "Massive Hollywood thriller filmed on Camden estate proved "sweet as honey" for residents – FilmFixer". FilmFixer.
- ^ a b c "Adele, Elton John, David Beckham Appearing In Spy Thriller, "The Secret Service"". www.newnownext.com. 14 August 2013.
- ^ "Elton John Considered for Fight Scene in 'The Secret Service". ultimateclassicrock.com. 27 July 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "The Secret Service: Lady Gaga to play herself in the film". ibnlive.in.com. 17 September 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Lady Gaga lands The Secret Service role – report". www.express.co.uk. 16 September 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Henry Jackman & Matt Margeson to Score Matthew Vaughn's 'Kingsman: The Secret Service'". filmmusicreporter.com. 20 May 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ^ "Gary Barlow Writing Music For 'Kingsman: The Secret Service' Film". mtv.co.uk. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ^ "Watch Kingsman: The Secret Service World Premiere Live On Yahoo". yahoo.com. 14 January 2015.
- ^ "Buy cinema tickets and watch trailers for Kingsman: The Secret Service Regional Premiere, book online with Vue Cinemas". Vue Cinemas.
- ^ Nicola Love. "Kingsman The Secret Service by Mark Millar at Glasgow Cineworld – STV Glasgow – Glasgow". STV Glasgow.
- ^ "Film Changes W/C 15/09". Digital Cinema Media. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (27 March 2013). "Fox Wins Rights To Matthew Vaughn's Next Pic 'The Secret Service', Sets November 2014 Release Date". Deadline.com. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Fox Shifts 'Fantastic Four', 'The Secret Service', 'Assassin's Creed', Sets 'Untitled Vince Vaughn' & 'Susan Cooper' Dates". Deadline-Hollywood. PMC Network. 12 November 2013.
- ^ Bettinger, Brendan (21 March 2014). "Fox Announces Release Dates for The Fantastic Four 2, Wolverine Sequel, Untitled Marvel Film, Taken 3, Ridley Scott Project, and More [Updated]". Collider. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- ^ McClintock, Pam (6 August 2014). "'Fifty Shades of Grey' to Compete With Fox's 'Kingsman' at Box Office". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
- ^ Kit, Borys (4 December 2014). "'Secret Service' Comic Gets Movie Tie-In Cover (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
- ^ "The Gentleman's Wardrobe". Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ^ "The Kingsman Collection". Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ^ "Film review: Kingsman". cityam.com.
- ^ "Kingsman: The Secret Service". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
- ^ "Kingsman: The Secret Service Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ http://www.ew.com/article/2015/02/13/kingsman-director-matthew-vaughn-reveals-secrets-behind-church-scene-sex-joke-and
- ^ http://www.avclub.com/article/spoiler-space-kingsman-secret-service-215127
- ^ "Kingsman Sequel? Mark Millar Interview". YouTube. 4 February 2015.
- ^ Maidy, Alex (11 February 2015). "Exclusive: Matthew Vaughn Shares Details On Kingsman 2 and Kick-Ass 3". Joblo.