
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The film Kingsman was released in 2015 and gained popularity. The concept of mixing spy action with British gentleman culture became a hot topic, so it was decided to make it into a series. The sequel to “Kingsman” was released in 2018 as the movie Kingsman: The Golden Circle. We wrote about what makes this sequel so appealing, which satisfied fans of the first film.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The return of familiar characters</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The movie Kingsman: The Golden Circle surprised fans by showing the faces of some of the most unexpected characters from the first film. Perhaps the biggest surprise was the return of Harry Hart, who was supposed to have died in the first film. Fans were concerned because there were reports for a while that Colin Firth, who plays Harry Hart, would not appear in the sequel, but in the end, he made a splendid and complete comeback. It was also a surprise that Charlie, who was an enemy of Eggsy in the previous film, appeared in this film as a full-fledged member of the villain&#8217;s gang. It may also be the return of Princess Tilde. In the last movie, she appeared only briefly as a hostage to be rescued by Eggsy. Still, in this film, she reappeared in the heroine slot as Eggsy&#8217;s lover. It was an unexpected reappearance.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Of course, the reappearance of Merlin, who became the hero, Eggsy, and somehow Eggsy&#8217;s good friend, reassured fans. Conversely, Lancelot, who was expected to play an active role in the future, had only a brief appearance, which was also a surprise. In terms of characters, this was a shocking sequel.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The English Gentleman and the American Cowboy</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Speaking of Kingsman, the use of English gentleman culture attracted many fans. In particular, the line <strong><em>Manners maketh man</em></strong>, a quote from William of Wycombe, resonated with many people; some may have even imitated it.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As if in contrast to this British gentleman culture, the new American intelligence organization, the Statesmen, appeared in the movie Kingsman: The Golden Circle. While the King&#8217;s code name was based on the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, the Statesman&#8217;s code name is based on the name of Sake. Unlike the Kingsman, who wears <strong>a suit</strong>, the Statesman wears <em>boots and </em><strong>a ten-gallon hat</strong>. The weapons used in the film, such as a lasso and guns, were easily recognizable as American, and the contrast between the two was fascinating. I was surprised that tequila was not used as much as I expected. It is like Japanese people carrying the <strong>Samurai sword</strong> when everyone thinks of Japan.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The contrast between the British gentleman culture and the cowboy culture of the American West was fascinating. Still, unfortunately, the Statesman&#8217;s gadgets were not as intriguing as the Kingsman&#8217;s. I think the appeal of Kingsman was that its gadgets, which look like gentlemen and are far removed from violence, are weapons in unexpected ways. On the other hand, in the case of the Statesman, there were relatively many things that looked like they could be used as weapons. In that sense, it suited Statesman to appear from the sequel.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Humor, Violence, and Gorgeous Guests</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Like its predecessor, the movie Kingsman: The Golden Circle features many humorous and violent scenes. The scale of the action scenes was larger than that of the previous film. And, after all, the singer Elton John played a significant role in this film. He appeared in the movie as himself, perhaps as a guest, but it was not a cameo but a long appearance. Since he is a leading British legend, he was a perfect fit for this series. Incidentally, Taron Egerton, who played Eggsy, later played his part in the Elton biopic.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Also, there was more female presence in this film than in the previous films. In particular, the villain of this film, Poppy, played by Julianne Moore, was interesting and cringe-worthy in her pretense of being a homely American woman, contrasting with the English gentleman and the American cowboy.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Summary</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Kingsman: The Golden Circle is a movie with a plot that lasts about two and a half hours, but you will enjoy it all the way through without getting bored. The new humor related to the difference between gentlemen and cowboys is a highlight of the movie. In addition, the humorous aspects and violent action from the previous film will keep the viewer on the edge of their seat. The unexpected development of unexpected characters and farewells to characters are also film highlights. I hope you will enjoy this film together with the previous one.</p>


Action

Spy Action

Kingsman


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">2015年に公開され、人気を集めた映画『キングスマン』。スパイアクションと英国のジェントルマン文化を織り交ぜたコンセプトが話題となり、シリーズ化が決定しました。そんな『キングスマン』の続編として2018年に日本で公開されたのが、映画『キングスマン：ゴールデン・サークル』です。初作ファンを満足させたこの続編はどのような点が魅力なのかを執筆しました。</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">おなじみのキャラクターの復活</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">映画『キングスマン：ゴールデン・サークル』では、初作で登場したキャラクターの中でも、意外な人々が顔を見せてファンを驚かせました。一番大きなサプライズは、前作で死んでしまったはずのハリー・ハートの復活でしょう。演じるコリン・ファースは続編に出演しない、という報道も一時期はあったためファンは心配していましたが、最終的には見事な完全復活を迎えました。また前作で主人公エグジーと敵対していたチャーリーが、本作では本格的にヴィランの一味となって登場したのも、驚きだったと言えます。またティルデ王女の復活ではないでしょうか。前作では、エグジーが救出する人質として少し登場しただけでしたが、本作ではエグジーの恋人としてヒロイン枠で再登場。これは予想外な再登場でした。</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">もちろん、主人公であるエグジー、そしてなんだかんだエグジーの善き仲間となったマーリンの再登場は、ファンを安心させました。反対に、今後も活躍すると思われていたランスロットが短い出番しかなく、これにもまた驚かされました。キャラクターという側面で見ると、非常に驚きの多い続編だったな、と思います。</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">英国紳士とアメリカン・カウボーイ</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">『キングスマン』といえば、英国紳士文化の使い方が多くのファンを惹きつけました。特に、ウィカムのウィリアムの名言を引用した「礼儀が紳士を作る（Manners maketh man）」のセリフは、たくさんの人々の心の響き、ついついまねしてしまう人もいたのではないでしょうか。</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">そんな英国のジェントルマン文化と対比するかのように、映画『キングスマン：ゴールデン・サークル』で新たに登場したのがアメリカの諜報組織・ステイツマンです。キングスマンのコードネームがアーサー王と円卓の騎士団の伝説に基づいていたのに対し、ステイツマンのコードネームは酒の名前に基づいています。お酒のコードネームだと日本人はついつい『名探偵コナン』の黒の組織を思い出してしまうかもしれませんね。アメリカンウィスキーだとバーボン Bourbon（バーボン・ウィスキー） 本名は降谷零（安室透）、公安警察のスパイがいます。そんなステイツマンはスーツを基本とするキングスマンと違ってブーツを履き、テンガロンハットをかぶっているなど、見るからに西部劇から出てきた様相です。武器も投げ縄や銃など、分かりやすくアメリカらしさを表現していて、その対比がとても面白かったです。思いのほか、テキーラの出番が少なかったのには驚きましたが。これは海外の人が日本といえば日本刀を持っているみたいな感じでしょうか。</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">英国の紳士文化と米西部のカウボーイ文化が対比されているのは、非常に興味深かったのですが、ステイツマンのガジェットは残念ながらキングスマンほど興味をそそられませんでした。というのもキングスマンは暴力とはかけ離れた紳士然とした見た目の小道具が、意外な形で武器になっている、というのが魅力だったと思います。その一方で、ステイツマンの場合は見るからに武器になり得そうなものが比較的多かったように思いました。そういう意味では、続編から登場する、というのがステイツマンには合っていたのかなと改めて思いました。</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ユーモア、ヴァイオレンス、そして豪華ゲスト</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">映画『キングスマン：ゴールデン・サークル』は、前作同様にユーモアやヴァイオレンスなシーンがたくさん登場します。アクションシーンのスケール自体は、前作よりも大きくなっていたように感じました。そしてなんと言っても本作で大活躍していたのが、歌手のエルトン・ジョンではないでしょうか。ご本人が本人役で出演しており、おそらくゲストなのでしょうが、カメオ出演ではなくそこそこ長い時間出演しています。英国を代表するレジェンドなので、このシリーズにはぴったりだと思いました。ちなみに、エグジー役のタロン・エジャトンは後にエルトン・ジョンの伝記映画で彼の役を演じています。</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">また本作では前作よりも女性の存在感があったように思います。特に本作のヴィランである、ジュリアン・ムーア演じるポピーは、アメリカの家庭的な女性のような見せかけをしていて、英子紳士やアメリカのカウボーイと対比的に演出していたのも面白く、クスリと来るポイントでした。</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">総評</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">映画『キングスマン：ゴールデン・サークル』は約2時間半と眺めの映画ではあるものの、飽きることなく最後まで楽しめる作品です。本作から新たに紳士とカウボーイの違いにまつわるユーモアがちりばめられているのは見どころです。それに加えて、前作から引き継がれているユーモラスな部分とヴァイオレンスなアクションが、見ている人をハラハラとさせます。意外なキャラクターの活躍や、キャラクターとの別れなど、予想のつかない展開も見どころの一つです。ぜひ、前作と合わせて楽しんでいただきたい一作でした。</p>


スパイ・アクション

キングスマン


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The film &#8220;Kingsman,&#8221; based on the comic book, became a worldwide sensation as soon as it was released in theaters in 2014. The film, which grossed over $414 million at the worldwide box office, is the highest-grossing film in the history of director Matthew Vaughn, who also served as a megaphone. The film&#8217;s worldwide success has even developed into a franchise series, with sequel films and a drama series planned.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Spy goods that everyone will want.</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The movie &#8220;Kingsman&#8221; is about a daredevil spy who acts like a gentleman on the surface. The stylish spy goods are indispensable to this gentlemanly appearance. At first glance, the Kingsman&#8217;s hideout looks like a simple tailor&#8217;s shop. Still, it is lined with various goods that, at first glance, appear to be nothing more than ordinary men&#8217;s clothing items. Suits, glasses, umbrellas, oxford shoes, lighters, pens, and other items that would not look out of place in a gentleman&#8217;s possession, but each is a spy&#8217;s secret weapon, and the scene is truly breathtaking. It excites me and makes me want to have each new weapon as it appears individually.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The action scenes in which these items are used are also outstanding. The action scenes are stylish yet violent, and using theory and gadgets to finish off the opponents, rather than intimidating and subduing them with weapons, is a &#8220;Kingsman&#8221; quality. Probably all of them will choose this as their favorite scene,</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In particular, the battle scene in the bar after &#8220;Manners maketh man&#8221; is so perfect that many people want to imitate it. Everyone would love to see the characteristic lines and the scene where the whiskey glass is thrown with an umbrella, and that umbrella becomes a shield. This scene truly symbolizes &#8220;Kingsman,&#8221; which can only be achieved by a series that sells gentlemen.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eggsy&#8217;s growth and Bond with Harry</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Many people who have seen the trailer and poster for the movie &#8220;Kingsman&#8221; may think: &#8220;The lead actor is Colin Firth, and the main character is Harry, played by him. However, the main character in this film is a young man named Eggsy, and the lead character is also played by Taron Egerton, who plays Eggsy. It was a slight surprise point. However, given how the story unfolds, it couldn&#8217;t have been done any other way. It is risky to give an unknown actor the lead role in a major film in which he is not well known, but the bet was won in this film.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It was similar to my impression of the &#8220;Parisian Kongming&#8221; anime. The visuals of this anime also lead me to believe that Komei is the main character. Still, the main character is a girl named Eiko, and the main story is about Eiko&#8217;s growth. Kingsman is also a story about Eggsy&#8217;s growth to become a full-fledged spy while attending spy school.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This film depicts Egusie&#8217;s growth, and in addition to his appreciation of the action, his relationship with his mentor, Harry, has also captured the hearts of many. For Egusy, who hardly knew his father, Harry was like a father figure to him. He guides him and nurtures him. He sometimes sets him on challenging missions, which also helps Eggsy grow up. By the film&#8217;s end, Eggsy has grown into the gentleman spy figure he has become accustomed to being, and he has even saved a princess, making him look like a man in shining armor. His rise from the working class to his position is like a male version of &#8220;My Fair Lady. The fact that this film is not only a stylish action film but also a story about a young man&#8217;s growth is a major attraction of this film.</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A lot of humor is interspersed throughout the film.</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The movie &#8220;Kingsman&#8221; offers more than just action and drama. The film also functions as a black comedy film. It is not an American kind of laugh by any means, but a very British kind of laugh, which is what &#8220;Kingsman&#8221; is all about.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">And when it comes to British spies, James Bond of the &#8220;007&#8221; series comes to everyone&#8217;s mind. In this film, parodies of Bond are everywhere, and many parts of the film will make any &#8220;007&#8221; lover cringe. I especially like the one about JB, Eggsy&#8217;s dog. Also, the martini parody made everyone giggle.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In addition, several parodies of the Arthurian legend appeared, including that all the code names of the &#8220;Kingsman&#8221; organization are taken from the Arthurian legend. There were also Mother Goose-type jokes, perhaps because &#8220;Kingsman&#8221; is taken from Mother Goose. This production area was sure to hit the spot for those familiar with British folklore.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In addition, the contrast between the U.K. and the U.S. is on full display. Valentine, played by Samuel L. Jackson, the film&#8217;s villain, is the embodiment of the recent stinky American IT chief. The cultural conflict between the two countries is depicted with black humor in almost every scene he appears. The scene in which Edgar&#8217;s &#8220;Dignity,&#8221; the famous British second nation, played was shocking! It was an accurate display of the British sense of comedy, and at the same time, I couldn&#8217;t help but wonder how the Americans felt watching this.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The spy movie &#8220;Kingsman&#8221; is packed with action, stylishness, humor, and drama, all in a British style. It is an addictive film that once you get hooked on it, you will want to watch it again and again. If you have yet to see it, this is one film you should try at least once.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stylish Action</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The action is more like Gung Kata than Gun Fu. Various 007-like gimmicks, umbrellas as the primary weapon, shoes, and pens as sub-weapons, and the fight never gets boring.<br>The best part of the movie was the scene where Colin Firth, as Harry, the main character&#8217;s teacher, runs amok in an American church. It was the first action scene in a while that I couldn&#8217;t take my eyes off the action. The fast pace and groovy music made a scene that was initially as gruesome as a splitter movie, but it was exhilarating + exciting.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-pullquote"><blockquote><p><strong>Did you use tricky editing or special effects to string the long takes together?</strong></p><cite>It’s all for real. I didn’t want any wirework.<br>https://ippento.com/kingsman-church-scene</cite></blockquote></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The pranks are good, but the party scene at the end was a bit… I wonder if that was a death wish for all the rich people. It was meant to be black humor, but it was too much.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The combination of sharp action and exhilarating slow-motion sequences kept the viewer interested. The final pose. The director&#8217;s sense is perfect, so I take my hat off to him for this film.</p>


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