Ladies & gentlemen, today, we are going to getting back into reviewing theatrical releases, as we review an action film that was released around Christmas time this past year. It is a part of the Kingsman movie series that began around the mid-2010s. So now, for the third installment, simply called The King’s Man.
Plot: Set during WWI, a British aristocrat named Orlando Oxford (Ralph Fiennes) has a son named Conrad (Harris Dickinson), who is determined to fight in the war after some of their leaders have been getting killed. Orlando refuses to let him join, as it is of course dangerous. But when things in the war begin to escalate for the worst. Will Orlando have a change of heart, and let his son join, and will the war end soon?
Well, first of all, one just give credit to Ralph Fiennes, Harris Dickerson, Rhys Ifan, and the rest of the cast for each of their successive performances. And true, the Kings’s Man deal is of course fictional. However, though that may be the case, and the majority of the characters are also fictional, it is cool to see some of the actors, and actresses playing some characters that actually did live in real life during the time of WWI. Not only that, but it was also interesting to see some actual events from the actual WWI take place here in this film as well. The film also does not shy away from how bloody, gory, and ugly life was during this particular war. And the music, how could you not like the musical score for this film? The characters are also really great. Especially when it comes to some of the protagonists, even though you may disagree with some of their decisions, you also get an understanding of where they’re coming from. The movie also does a great job of helping people to learn what to do, and what one shouldn’t do during difficult periods of one’s life. Oh, and as for the action, wow, do we have some impressive scenes when it comes to that aspect of the film. In fact, if one doesn’t want to see this film for any of the reasons that I mentioned before now, the action will ultimately make this film worthwhile. We’re talking some of the best action scenes that a film, especially a fictional one set in real times, could ever have.
Still, though all that may be the case, The King’s Man does have a couple flaws. First of all, there were some scenes that were a little creepy, and inappropriate. Yes, the inappropriate aspect is expected in an R-rated film. Still, it wouldn’t be surprising if one were to feel even a little too creeped out by one, or two scenes even in a film that’s rated R. Second, again, did we really need a lot of crude language in this film? Okay, again, yes, this is rated R. But come on! Do the movie makers really believe that the filthy language, specifically the F-bomb, was used a lot even in old times like WWI? Sure, movies can take liberties, I’m all for that, for the most part. But I don’t think they should be taken to that extent with the crude language aspect, you know?
And that’s my review for The King’s Man. Yes, even though this film may have a little too much of inappropriate language, as well as one, or two rather creepy moments, this film is still very fun. It has good characters, a good way of helping one learn, or relearn about events from WWI, and has some of the best action that one could ask for. I would say that if you can overlook the couple negative moments mentioned near the end of this review, definitely check this film out! You’re most likely going to enjoy it overall.
Final Grade: A-
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