Matthew Vaughn returns to deliver a spy film for a modern audience, with slick action sequences and numerous nods towards James Bond films. It’s stylish and the action sequences are executed rather well, making it an experience similar to Kick Ass just not as good. Generally it’s a solid film with a strong cast that’s well directed, and the screenplay is funny to an extent. However there are still too many jokes that are misjudged, crossing the line into being less funny and more crass, most notably regarding a female character towards the end, which really lets the film down.
Adam Lester. 