kingsmen: The Secret Service

[Rincewind78]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/s?ie=U...fix=kingsman+b


http://m.zavvi.com/blu-ray/kingsman-...g&gclsrc=aw.ds

No release date yet - no doubt announced soon
Surprised there isn't a thread already about this!
Saw this last night at the flicks and really enjoyed it!
Some great characters and really funny moments.



Really like Matthew Vaughn's movies (except was never overly keen on Layer Cake - may need to give it a rematch, as only ever seen it once)

If you liked Vaughn/Goodman's previous work, you'll love this!!!

Hope there is a steelie book of this!!

(Mods - if your able to get a picture link up for me, would be much appreciated!)

[BigNickUK]

And if the mods could retitle the thread title to Kingsman!

[Rincewind78]

Originally Posted by BigNickUK

And if the mods could retitle the thread title to Kingsman!

!!!
I thought I had done that! It won't let me edit the main title of the thread shown in the forum!!

[malcy30]

Will be interesting to see if UK version matches global release as the theatrical version was cut in the UK following pre certification BBFC advice as they wanted an age 15 rather than age 18 rating.

Reportedly the theatrical release in Germany has a minute longer run time for an age 16 rating.

Could be another Equalizer debacle of cut BD in the UK.

[levcore]

Here we go, time to import again

[Buzz201]

Originally Posted by malcy30

Will be interesting to see if UK version matches global release as the theatrical version was cut in the UK following pre certification BBFC advice as they wanted an age 15 rather than age 18 rating.

Reportedly the theatrical release in Germany has a minute longer run time for an age 16 rating.

Could be another Equalizer debacle of cut BD in the UK.

Weirdly Fox submitted the uncut 15 rated version of the Maze Runner to the BBFC, but the blu-ray is flagged as a 12. I'd look at that release as a guide to wether the UK release of Kingsman will be cut or not...

[malcy30]

Originally Posted by Buzz201

Weirdly Fox submitted the uncut 15 rated version of the Maze Runner to the BBFC, but the blu-ray is flagged as a 12. I'd look at that release as a guide to wether the UK release of Kingsman will be cut or not...

That could imply Fox have decided to inflict the cut 12 cert on BD as well as DVD. Is unusual for Fox as they tend to do uncut on BD as with Die Hard 5, Taken 2 etc May have decided to keep Maze Runner cut as it is a film aimed at children rather than a more adult film that by making a 12A they can maximise cinema audiences. With Maze Runner we will know what they have inflicted on the UK in a couple of weeks.

[melonhed]

Originally Posted by Buzz201

Weirdly Fox submitted the uncut 15 rated version of the Maze Runner to the BBFC, but the blu-ray is flagged as a 12. I'd look at that release as a guide to wether the UK release of Kingsman will be cut or not...

It's also worth noting that the steelbook is rated 15.

[cash_black]

Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015)
Directed by Matthew Vaughn

I never cared too much for Vaughn's directorial debut 'Layercake' although admittedly I did not see it under ideal conditions. His next film 'Stardust' had some of the most dreadful marketing but when I finally happened upon it the film turned out to be a pretty entertaining fantasy yarn. He then followed it up with the one two punch of super-hero movies 'Kick-ass' and 'X-Men: first Class:. The former becoming a cult hit that spawned a crappy Vaughn-less sequel and the latter reinvigorating the X-Men franchise that had been tarnished by Brett Ratner. Next their were the rumours that he was being lined up to take on Star Wars Episode VI to the glee of many but eventually it was made known that his next project was to be this film then titled simply 'Kingsman' and the Star Wars job went on to the un-remarkable JJ Abrams instead.

So here we have Kingsman which reunited Vaughn with his long-time writing partner Jane Goldman to adapt another comic from Kick-ass scribe Mark Millar. The story centers around a spy organization's agent (Colin Firth) who recruits an unrefined, but promising street kid (Taron Egerton) into the agency's ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius (Samuel L. Jackson). The film was made outside the studio system and then sold as a finished product to a studio just the way they did with Kick-ass and it is probably the reason why the young lead character is actually surprisingly likable throughout instead of an overly street cool annoying fool that you find at the centre of most Hollywood productions. All the other characters are well written and performed too and the film has a lot of satire about the changing nature of spy films and seems to take a deserved swipe at the over-seriousness of Skyfall.

On the downside, even though the film is set clearly outside of the real world, I found many of the combat scenes to be too sped up and cartoony which made the tone just shift a little too far into the ridiculous at times but was happy to see them make the most of their intended R rating. This is a small gripe as most of the film is fun and it does have some good tense set pieces and plot lines. On the whole I do not think this will be a big hit in all countries and it does not seem to have been marketed very well or been able to capture the spirit of the film but I recommend checking it out.
7/10

[lemonhead118]

I'd quite like to see this Blu-Ray get the Reel Heroes treatment.

[Buzz201]

Originally Posted by lemonhead118

I'd quite like to see this Blu-Ray get the Reel Heroes treatment.

Unfortunately that won't ever happen, that was a Universal promotion, the film is from 20th Century Fox.

[lemonhead118]

Originally Posted by Buzz201

Unfortunately that won't ever happen, that was a Universal promotion, the film is from 20th Century Fox.

Good point. I'm an idiot xD

[dvdmike]

Will only buy if uncut

[NP13]

Thing is, there isn't a "cut" version of the film. The film shown in cinemas is the full, uncut version of the film that they wanted to release.

[dvdmike]

Originally Posted by NP13

Thing is, there isn't a "cut" version of the film. The film shown in cinemas is the full, uncut version of the film that they wanted to release.

All that does is confirm the UK version had precuts made before going to the BBFC

[Buzz201]

Originally Posted by dvdmike

All that does is confirm the UK version had precuts made before going to the BBFC

I think the poster was trying to imply that because the cuts happened during post they were probably worldwide cuts, and as a result the UK version is "uncut".

But that's a tenuous argument, that I'd personally not be inclined to agree with.

[Jake2104]

How likely is it that the final price for this will be £18.50 on Amazon, or will it drop to £13-£15.

[Harwin123]

Originally Posted by Jake2104

How likely is it that the final price for this will be £18.50 on Amazon, or will it drop to £13-£15.

More than likely.

Amazon often drop the prices of their BD closer to the release date (which for Kingsmen is unknown yet i believe?) .

Unless its a limited edition/steelbook, then it might stay the same price.

[Groge511]

You can now preorder the HMV exclusive art cards edition through HMV's new partner, Xtra-Vision. It's £17.99 mind you! Think I'll hang fire and probably order the Italian steelbook.

[jeni_cross]

Please wait !! till some ones got a uk version before ordering

I watch A Non uk version (on business trip)and it was chop to hell to make 15 rateing

Missed out the best Joke "you can F*** up the A**"