Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Kingsman: The Golden Circle is a 2017 spy action comedy film directed by Matthew Vaughn and written by Jane Goldman and Vaughn. Based on the Millarworld comic book series The Secret Service (later retitled Kingsman) by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons, in-turn based on a concept by Millar and Vaughn, the film is the sequel to Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and the second installment in the Kingsman film series. The film features an ensemble cast consisting of Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Sophie Cookson, Edward Holcroft, and Hanna Alström, who reprise their roles from the first film, with Julianne Moore, Halle Berry, Pedro Pascal, Elton John, Channing Tatum, and Jeff Bridges joining the cast. The film follows members of Kingsman needing to team up with their American counterpart, Statesman, after the Kingsman organization is crippled and the world is held hostage by Poppy Adams and her drug cartel, "The Golden Circle." Kingsman: The Golden Circle premiered in London on 18 September 2017. It was theatrically released in the United Kingdom on 20 September 2017 and in the United States on 22 September 2017 by 20th Century Fox. It grossed $410 million worldwide against a budget of $104 million and received mixed reviews from critics. A prequel, The King's Man, was released on 22 December 2021, while a crossover film, Argylle, was released on 1 February 2024, with a direct sequel, Kingsman: The Blue Blood, in development.
PRINCESS TILDE: Eggsy, I hope you're hungry. Oh, babe, I was gonna grab breakfast at work. This looks lovely, but I'm running late. I just thought maybe we could practice? For tonight. Practice? Mm-hmm. Eating? You said you've never eaten at a palace before. And Pappa is sort of picky about table manners. Well, as it happens, babe, I've got this shit on lock. I know what every single one of them knives and forks is for. This is a butter knife. It's the only one you need to remember, the rest of the cutlery is easy. You start from the outside, and you work your way in with each course. And never let anyone describe you as "H.K.L.P."... What's that? "Holds knife like pen." A habit erroneously believed to be upper class dining etiquette. It is quite the opposite. White wine, pudding wine, red wine, water and pop. Or whatever tipple takes your fancy. Am I supposed to wait for everyone else to be served before I start eating? HARRY: Only if the dish being served is cold. Or if the Queen is present. Otherwise tuck in.
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Ah, Galahad! You're late. We were wondering if you'd had a second encounter with Charlie. I wish. I'm looking forward to finishing him off. All right, gents. Merlin, come in. Galahad and Lancelot, please remain for Merlin's debrief. Everyone else, reconvene at 1900 hours. So... the man who attacked Galahad in the taxi was Charlie Hesketh. Rejected Kingsman applicant turned bad. We last saw him back at Richmond Valentine's HQ. EGGSY: I've caught a fucking spy! (electricity crackling) Like everyone else there... Charlie had a security implant in his neck. A weakness we had no choice but to exploit. Hey, Merlin. Still fucking spectacular, eh? Come on, guys, loosen up. We saved the world.
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MERLIN: Yeah. Unfortunately, Galahad, you also saved Charlie. When you electrocuted him, you damaged his implant. Instead of his head exploding... he only lost an arm and his vocal chords. Fucker should be thanking me. And now he's back for revenge? We don't think so, sir. We believe he's being recruited by an unknown organization. Lancelot? Got the police autopsy reports from Charlie's colleagues in the SUVs. They're not just goons for hire. Fingerprints removed. Teeth filed smooth. I did a face recognition. Nothing. And that thing? A cosmetic tattoo made of 24-carat gold. They all had them. Seems like we're looking at some kind of underworld organization.
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(mellow music playing) It's beautiful, isn't it? Not that. This. ♪ The sun is out The sky is blue ♪ Bon appetit. ♪ There's not a cloud To spoil the view ♪ ♪ But it's raining ♪ ♪ Raining in my heart ♪ ♪ Oh, misery, misery ♪ ♪ What's gonna become of me? ♪ How is it? It's delicious. Welcome to Golden Circle.
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(chuckling) I think we should do you the favor of conversing in English, yes. So, tell me... what do you do? I work for Kingsman, the tailors, Your Highness. You may address my daughter as "Your Highness." Please address the Queen and myself with "Your Majesty." Pappa, this is a family dinner... not some state function. Well then, Eggsy. (clears throat) What do you make of the current situation in the Indian financial markets? Pappa!
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