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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was not a total disappointment, but it is one the few occasions that the film turns out better than the comic. Although the basic storyline was kept, character development and the depth of the traits are just lame. Funny coming from such a creative writer, but, like one of my friends said "not all sons are cute"-
This was nothing like the movie, but it was still good.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It's not bad, but the movie is definitely better. I probably would have given this a higher rating had I read it before watching the movie.
I wanted to read this because of the movie...While I did laugh at times, I actually think I like the movie better.
Really? This book gets such a high rating?
Maybe I should not have seen the film first. But then if I read the book first, I probably would not have bothered to watch the movie.
Maybe I should not have seen the film first. But then if I read the book first, I probably would not have bothered to watch the movie.
Although this was entertaining enough, it wasn't anything special. I know that, in some ways, Millar was going for humor, but this just came out ham-handed. Since he script wasn't finessed at all, the story just seemed banal, and the "lessons" about social mobility and responsibility were stereotypical. There's a decent amount of graphic violence that has no emotional impact at all, and the requisite boob panels. Meh.
This was pretty good and I’d like to continue with the series.
I’d seen both the movies before reading it so I unfortunately had something to compare it to...there were differences that I liked better in the movie and that may be the reason for the 4 instead of 5 stars.
I’d seen both the movies before reading it so I unfortunately had something to compare it to...there were differences that I liked better in the movie and that may be the reason for the 4 instead of 5 stars.
I have read previous works by Mar Millar, such as "Kick-ass" series and "Wanted", however, I found this one inferior. The Secret Service tells an entertaining story of a British spy who recruits his low-life nephew into the British secret services. Gary "Eggsy" Unwin is a teen who lives with his dysfunctional mother and stepfather. Gary has always wanted to change his life and move away from his poor neighbourhood.
Jack London, Gary's uncle, decides that his nephew deserves a second opportunity in life. Jack teaches him the mastery of being a secret spy. Future events start to take another dramatic level when Gary begins to put into practice his spying lessons.
In addition, the story rolls on with nerdy villains, black humour, and amusing action scenes into an entertaining blast.
Jack London, Gary's uncle, decides that his nephew deserves a second opportunity in life. Jack teaches him the mastery of being a secret spy. Future events start to take another dramatic level when Gary begins to put into practice his spying lessons.
In addition, the story rolls on with nerdy villains, black humour, and amusing action scenes into an entertaining blast.