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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
Hmm. Entertaining but problematic, I think I have to conclude. The concept is promising – when difficult teenager Gary has to be bailed out of jail yet again, his secret service uncle gives him the offer of joining the Kingsman training programme for elite hitmen. It’s the only real chance Gary has to get out of the council flat he shares with his mum, step brother and violent douchebag of a stepdad but it’s a severe change from his life of benefits and petty crime. Gary doesn’t fit in with the rich public school kids he’s training with and his uncle isn’t even there, because he’s off figuring out why someone keeps kidnapping celebrities.
The tone varies between genuine violence and goofy old-school-Bond humour, which I was fine with. And at first I didn’t mind how Boy’s Own it all was, but it gradually got more misogynist until I just couldn’t ignore it. If I explain why it would mean a whole lot of spoilers, so I’ll just give you this quote to contemplate.
“Wives and girlfriends are always the key. In every mission I’ve worked on. This is where your seduction training comes in handy because megalomaniacs are never very good in bed. They also tend to be workaholics so the women in their lives are always very lonely, often just looking for a shoulder to cry on. They tend to be a lot more normal than the men…all they wanted was a glamorous lifestyle.”
Add in a complete lack of psychological complexity, a series of lazy stereotypes and an uninteresting big bad, and it’s a wonder I enjoyed it at all. But I must own up that I kinda did. And I kinda want to see the film, despite the very mixed reviews.
The tone varies between genuine violence and goofy old-school-Bond humour, which I was fine with. And at first I didn’t mind how Boy’s Own it all was, but it gradually got more misogynist until I just couldn’t ignore it. If I explain why it would mean a whole lot of spoilers, so I’ll just give you this quote to contemplate.
“Wives and girlfriends are always the key. In every mission I’ve worked on. This is where your seduction training comes in handy because megalomaniacs are never very good in bed. They also tend to be workaholics so the women in their lives are always very lonely, often just looking for a shoulder to cry on. They tend to be a lot more normal than the men…all they wanted was a glamorous lifestyle.”
Add in a complete lack of psychological complexity, a series of lazy stereotypes and an uninteresting big bad, and it’s a wonder I enjoyed it at all. But I must own up that I kinda did. And I kinda want to see the film, despite the very mixed reviews.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
All in all the movie was quite close to the graphic novel, although I prefer the uber crazyness of the movie. I kinda wish the graphic novel was a bit longer. 4 stars because of that and because of some characters I didn't like, sorry.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Amusing read. I can see how they used some bits of this to create Easter eggs in the movie.
Graded By: Mandy W.
Cover Story: What's in a Name?
BFF Charm: Meh
Swoonworthy Scale: 1
Talky Talk: Sausage Fest
Arty Art: Bloody Good Time
Bonus Factors: Spy Realism, Celebrities
Relationship Status: Friends with Benefits
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Cover Story: What's in a Name?
BFF Charm: Meh
Swoonworthy Scale: 1
Talky Talk: Sausage Fest
Arty Art: Bloody Good Time
Bonus Factors: Spy Realism, Celebrities
Relationship Status: Friends with Benefits
Read the full book report here.
It was a very quick read so I don't want to spoil too much. It is an interesting storyline that makes sense for the times we are in. It took me a while to figure out what was going on so that was good. I will say that it is very graphic so this is not for someone under 18. I really enjoyed the art style but as for the characters there wasn't enough there for me to care what happens to them. Based just on the storyline I can see why they are making it into a movie. I just hope that they put a little more character development in the film, Kingsman: Secret Service.
I was hoping for more, as the totaled issues seems to rush the story. It could've flourished and it read like it was on its way, setting up the narrative, but as soon as the action started up, the whole thing was practically over. Still fun, just not as fun as it was telling me it'd be, I suppose.
Entertaining but not nearly as slashy as the movie, and apparently I need the slash to be interested.
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