Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Right now you can watch Kingsman: The Golden Circle in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. With 11,204 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Taron Egerton's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it on Disney Plus whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Kingsman: The Golden Circle earns its spot. Kingsman: The Golden Circle does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. When an attack on the Kingsman headquarters takes place and a new villain rises, Eggsy and Merlin are forced to work together with the American agency known as the Statesman to save the world. Taron Egerton and Colin Firth lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 2017. What keeps Kingsman: The Golden Circle from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Kingsman: The Golden Circle respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Taron Egerton's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.