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Kingsman: The Secret Service
Kingsman: The Golden Circle is the second movie in the Kingsman franchise and continues the adventures of the world's most unpredictably spy agency. It seems like all is going well for Eggsy Unwin. He's now an agent for the Kingsman, his relationship with a princess continues to improve, and his dog is still one of his best friends. However, this all turns sour for Eggsy. Everything changes for the Kingsman agency when they deal with a new opponent that might just be their toughest challenge yet. After being betrayed and having plenty of vital information released, it seems like the existence of the Kingsman will no longer persist. Their headquarters have been demolished and nearly all of their members have been killed, including their homes, with Eggsy and Merlin being the only two exceptions. With nowhere to go and unsure where to turn, Merlin and Eggsy attempt to execute the protocol necessary for such an occasion, which has been deemed apocalyptical. Although they both don't completely know what this means for them going forward, they soon discover a bottle of whiskey that lays out instructions to go to a spy agency in the United States, which is called the Statesman and used to be close friends with the Kingsman. As the remaining Kingsman join forces with the Statesman, they begin to try to team up in an attack against the secret organization responsible for nearly destroying the Kingsman. However, this new organization, which they think is called The Golden Circle, proves to be entirely fearless and has a plan that might end up wiping out millions.
Kingsman: The Golden Circle proves to be just as action-packed, exhilarating and adventurous as the original, and while the movie may not be necessarily as cohesive or concise as the original, it still proves to provide just as much elated entertainment. The beginning of the movie does a brilliant job of reintroducing audiences to the Kingsman and Eggsy, while also transitioning from the original movie to create a smooth pathway into the next chapter of Eggsy's life. The middle of the movie does a fine job of progressing the plot along and introducing new challenges for all of the main characters. While this portion of the movie may not be the most sophisticated, and often times goes a little overboard with the intense visuals and epic fight scenes, this still continues the movie's uniquely original style. The enticing ending of the movie proves to be quite entrancing, and although it isn't entirely that unpredictable, the movie does still manage to take advantage of all of the intensity, emotion and drama that has been conjured up thus far. The actual conclusion of the movie is pretty emotional and does have enough strong qualities to be responsible for heartwarming some.
Kingsman: The Golden Circle continues the mythos of the franchise marvelously, and despite how the movie may not be as thrilling as the original, it still accomplishes much of the same as the first one. This movie attempts to be bigger, badder and far more violent than the original, and this occasionally works. There is plenty of intense action, but there are also plenty of brutally and excessively violent moments that seem to be slightly too grueling and gross.
Kingsman: The Golden Circle may not be as well done as the original, but it continues to boast a star-studded cast that still manages to revel in their roles. There's plenty of epic moments in the movie, and with aid from some truly outstanding visuals, the movie is able to capture scores of awesome scenes that showcase just how cool it can be to a spy. It may not be completely perfect, but for fans of the original, this is still an absolute must-see.
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"Eggsy, I saw in you what someone once saw in me, something that can’t be taught, the makings of a Kingsman. Being a “Kingsman” is more than the clothing we wear or the weapons we bag. It’s about willing to sacrifice for the greater good. I hope you’re ready for what comes next. It’s important." - Harry Hart