The Kingsmen: The Golden Circle – 4K UHD Blu-Ray Movie Review

Synopsis

Our secret service heroes from the first film are now faced with a new challenge when their headquarters throughout England are blown up, leaving on 2 survivors. Fortunately, they are able to hook up with their counterparts in America, The Statesmen, to face a drug kingpin that is holding most of the world hostage. It’s James Bond meets Austin Powers on adrenaline. Can the two organizations work together and save the day before time runs out and millions of people die? The clock is ticking!

Specifications

Twentieth Century Fox
2017, 2160p with HDR10, DTS-MA 7.1 audio, Rated R, 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio
2 hours and 21 minutes
Starring: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Taron Egerton, Elton John, and Tatum Channing
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn

Rating

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Violence: Yes
Sex: Sensuality
Language: Yes

Commentary

Though I did not find this outing to be as amusing as the first film, I was entertained by it. I was hoping this film would expand on the Kingsmen organization, I was surprised to see almost everyone from the first movie getting blown up in the first 15 minutes into the movie. There are still plenty of action/fight scenes to keep you glued to the screen, and the tongue-in-cheek humor is always present.

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There are appearances from Halle Berry, Jeff Bridges and an over the top hilarious cameo by Sir Elton John. This movie is loud, colorful and full of crazy action which makes it a fairly fun follow-up from the original movie. My recommendation is to purchase the two-film box set and watch them back-to-back on a Saturday night. “Take me home, country road…”

Technical

Shot in 2.8K with a 2K DI, the film looks sharp with solid bold primary colors. Details reveal every facial blemish and wrinkle. The 50’s theme in the jungle HQ of the villain shows bold reds and yellows.

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Specular highlights are present in the glinting metal from guns and swords. The sound is loud and al around you, adding to the excitement you see before you. Lots of bass is present for some room shaking moments that will leave you slack-jawed.

Extras

Besides a BD copy, you get: Inside The Golden Circle, Black Cab Chaos and Kingsman Archives.

Jim Milton

Jim Milton has been interested in high fidelity since his college years in the late 70's. It was there that he first became interested in classical music. He has been part of choral music, both in opera and oratorio and is an avid collector of classical music from the Baroque through the Romantic periods. He enjoys an occasional night at Boston Symphony Hall or attending an organ concert at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, ME. Currently he is the director of Nuclear Medicine at the North Shore Medical Center, located just outside of Boston. He also serves as an adjunct professor for Salem State University where he teaches a course in nuclear instrumentation. During his leisure time, he enjoys listening to his music collection and an occasional movie with his wife of 30+ years. Living on the longest stretch of sandy beach north of Boston offers him plenty of opportunities to take a relaxing stroll or soak up some sun. "Remember, acquiring good A/V gear takes lots of time...but doesn't necessarily take lots of money."