Kingsman: The Golden Circle - 10 Early Reactions You Need To Hear
7. The Team Dynamic Continues To Shine
"Kingsman: The Golden Circle is as cheeky, cartoonish, and crazy as its predecessor, but it’s also commendably unafraid to demolish what had come before it if it’s in service of the story. The new dynamic between Eggsy and his team is great, and the Statesman prove amusing counterparts to these gentlemen spies from across the pond." - IGN
The team dynamic in The Secret Service was widely cited as one of its greatest assets. It was built around Eggsy's foul-mouthed charm and Harry's sophisticated charisma. They were the perfect mentor-student odd couple.
Given that The Golden Circle is set against a different backdrop, with Eggsy now a more seasoned agent, the inter-character relationships were bound to shift, but the critical consensus suggests that winning dynamic is still there.
And not all reviewers were critical of the Statesmen, with many claiming they're an asset to the story, though most agree the likes of Halle Berry and Jeff Bridges get a raw deal with their screen time.