Rather than a new trailer release this week, I felt it necessary to talk about the recently released film, “Kingsman: The Secret Service” directed by Matthew Vaughn.

The film centers on a young man, Eggsy, played by Taron Egerton, who is an intelligent but troubled kid from London. Thrown into unfortunate circumstances and an abusive life, Eggsy is given a chance to transform. As Collin Firth’s character Harry Hart puts it early on, “If you’re prepared to learn and adapt, you can transform.”

Sounds cliché, right? That’s the best part of the movie though: the aesthetic of the film just shouts 007, as it is a spy film, but it addresses the clichés of the old spy genre and turns it on its head. There are several homages to the spy genre throughout with scenes reminiscent of the classic Bond opening scenes, or dogs named JB for Jack Bauer rather than James Bond. It just proves that director Matthew Vaughn knew what the film was, and didn’t try to make it something it wasn’t. It’s a Bond-like film when it wants to be, while building a whole new franchise throughout.

One of my personal favorite touches about the story is the deep, rich history behind the organization known as “Kingsmen.” Knights and famous men of Arthurian legend inspire all the agents’ names such as Galahad and Merlin, and the organization operates above and without any government oversight to avoid inefficiency. Above that, though, is the fact that they are modern day knights. “The suit is the modern gentleman’s armor, and the ‘Kingsmen’ are the modern day knights,” is another fantastic quote by Firth’s character, and it helps continue the emphasis of the organization: they are gentlemen first.

Almost every other aspect of the film is enjoyable beyond belief. The action sequences are uniquely and perfectly directed by Vaughn, who has experience with “Kick-Ass” and “X-Men: First Class,” and they’re executed perfectly by newcomer Taron Egerton. Samuel L. Jackson’s role as the villain is hysterically spot-on with a lisp that he improvised and an ironic fear of blood. Like many modern-day villains, Jackson’s character Richmond Valentine has plans to help the planet continue prosperous life, but at extreme measures. And when I say extreme, I mean straight up ridiculous.

With everything from the team behind the camera to the main and supporting cast delivering their best, there’s no way that “Kingsman: The Secret Service” won’t become a franchise. I mean they even designed a clothing line with Mr. Porter that gives Gucci a run for its money. Check out the trailer below: