Kingsman: The Secret Service. The Kingsman are the modern day Knights Templar. They aren't tied to any government. They only replace a member when one of the members dies. This is the set-up of the movie. Two potential candidates are on a final mission to compete for the open slot. One dies, saving the life of Galahad (Colin Firth). This individual has a young child named Eggsy (Taron Egerton). Galahad meets the the window, Michelle Unwin (Samantha Womack). Galahad tells Michelle that the Kingsman owe her a favor. Years later, Eggsy is a small time crook. He gets himself in trouble and makes the phone call. Galahad comes to the rescue.
It so happens that there is a Kingsman opening as a Kingsman just died. Galahad recruits Eggsy to potentially fill the slot.
You'd think this movie is meant for a teen audience. It is, but it works okay for an adult audience, as well. I'm not saying it is a great action movie, but it does have its moments. Colin Firth, Mark Strong, Samuel L. Jackson and Sofia Boutella provide some solid supporting acting.
My one question: didn't Valentine (Samuel L. Jackson) potentially achieve part of his goal? Actually, his technology would probably be a great weapon for any military in the world.
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