Stardust (2007)
Sep 23, 2007Epic Fantasy Adventure
Matthew Vaughn adapts a Neil Gaiman book in this undeniably appealing fantasy that comes with a story of epical sweep that vies between fantastic imagination and broad humour
Matthew Vaughn
Kick-Ass (2010)
Apr 18, 2010Superhero Wannabes
One of several films that came out around the same time on the theme of wannabes without powers playing at being superheroes. Matthew Vaughn delivers a film that falls between witty deflation of and a celebration of the nerdy fantasy of superherodom
X: First Class (2011)
Jun 5, 2011Comic-Book Superheroes/Origin Prequel
An X-Men origin story that serves as the occasion to recast the series with younger actors. This works far better than the previous two films, integrating the characters in a strong story, although proves surprisingly quiet when it comes to the superheroic action scenes
Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015)
Feb 21, 2015Spy Film/Comic-Book Adaptation
This sets out to rescue the spy from the silly self-parody of Austin Powers. The film's sly mocking of its Englishness, with Colin Firth going into action as an impeccably tailored and mannered gentleman, combined with a series of explosive action sequences make for an irresistible mix
Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)
Dec 2, 2017Spy Film/Comic-Book Adaptation
Kingsman with its witty parody of gentlemanliness and action movie sensibilities, was the smartest of the modern spy movie parodies. This sequel feels like it has gone from Austin Powers for grown-ups to the excesses of the Roger Moore Bond films in the space of one film