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Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)
Lame, Forced comedy fills this instantly forgettable sequel
Why is it that so many fun, inspired originals are followed by such lame, poorly written (and juvenile) sequels?
The first one was a hugely entertaining spy flick with some comedy in it to be sure, but this one puts the accent on the comedy, and is impossible to take seriously whatsoever. This would not have really been an issue if it was genuinely funny; but instead of wit and clever wordplay, we are 'treated' to an abundance of uninspired, vulgar and childish humour. Elton John repeatedly dropping the F-Bomb (Please, don't go on), a attractive woman asking someone to urinate on her (I can't stop laughing), or an old man stating that he has just soiled himself (Stop, my sides are hurting). Actually, my head hurt after sitting through 141 minutes of this. (Well over half an hour too long). I recommend waiting for Netflix.
The Lego Batman Movie (2017)
Yes, the Animated Lego Joker has more screen presence, and menace, than Jared Leto's!
This is a light, fun and often quite funny family film. Will Arnett always makes me laugh, and here is no exception.
It occurred to me as I left the cinema, that the Joker in this film (Yes, an animated Lego Joker in a children's flick) was more menacing, charismatic and memorable than what we were "treated" to in last Summer's Suicide Squad. My word that was an awful Joker in that Squad film.
If you enjoyed the Lego Movie, this one is certainly worth a look.