December 13, 2014 (US premiere); January 29, 2015 (UK). Director: Matthew Vaughn. Runtime: 129 minutes (2 hours 9 minutes).
While it pays homage to 007 films, Kingsman is faster, more brutal, and less formal. The Iconic Cast
Kingsman is celebrated for its unique approach to action and its lasting impact on the genre.
The "Church Scene" remains a modern masterpiece of choreography and cinematography, set to Lynyrd Skynyrd's Free Bird . It’s fast, fluid, and unapologetically chaotic.
The film plays heavily on class warfare. Eggsy speaks in a thick, modern London street slang (Estuary English/Cockney), while Harry speaks in Received Pronunciation (The Queen’s English). The contrast is vital to the plot.
The movie follows the story of Gary Unwin (Taron Egerton), a young orphan who joins the prestigious spy organization Kingsman. With the guidance of the suave and experienced Harry Hart (Colin Firth), Gary undergoes rigorous training to become a skilled spy. As a rookie agent, Gary faces off against a powerful and technologically advanced enemy, Valentine (Julianne Moore), who threatens global security.