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The King's Man
2021 131 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★5.7
Action, Adventure, Thriller
Director: Matthew Vaughn
📖 Based on the novel
«The Secret Service»
byMark Millar
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Description
As a collection of history's worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them.
Budget:
$100M
US Gross:
$37.18M
Worldwide:
$125.9M
Starring
Ralph Fiennes
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Gemma Arterton
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Rhys Ifans
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Awards
1 win & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
The King's Man is a polarizing prequel that sharply divides audiences between those who appreciate its ambitious shift toward historical tragedy and those who find it a joyless departure from the franchise's established satirical tone. While most agree the film is visually polished and features a standout performance from Ralph Fiennes, it is frequently criticized for its inconsistent pacing and disjointed narrative structure.
| Acting | Ralph Fiennes provides a commanding, sophisticated anchor that elevates the film even when the script falters. | |
| Production | The cinematography and visual style deliver high-quality, polished production design that maintains the franchise's aesthetic standard. | |
| Theme | The film’s tone is highly divisive, with some praising its tragic, serious exploration of WWI, while others feel it abandoned the wit and charm of previous entries. | |
| Pacing | The narrative suffers from uneven pacing, often dragging during exposition or feeling disjointed due to jarring shifts between somber war drama and absurd action. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for containing significant logic gaps and a cartoonish, underdeveloped antagonist that undermines the stakes. |