The King’s Man
The King’s Man
“The King's Man” (2021) is a spy action movie that is a prequel to the series Kingsman. Directed by Matthew Vaughn, the film is set in the early 20th century, precisely during World War I, and tells the story of the formation of the Kingsman organization. The story focuses on Orlando Oxford (Ralph Fiennes), a nobleman trying to prevent a major war planned by a group of evil speakers, including historical figures such as Rasputin (Rhys Ifans). With his son, Conrad (Harris Dickinson), and his team, Orlando goes on a dangerous mission with stylish action, political intrigue, and fictitiously processed historical elements. The Film combines typical humor Kingsman, comic-style violence, and family drama. The duration of the film is about 2 hours 11 minutes.
Compatibility with Children
The Film is rated R (Restricted) by the MPAA, meaning it is not recommended for children under 17 without parental guidance. Here are the match considerations:
The Film is rated R (Restricted) by the MPAA, meaning it is not recommended for children under 17 without parental guidance. Here are the match considerations:
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Violence: The Film contains intense and graphic violence, such as gunfights, sword fights, stabbing, explosions, and war scenes with blood and corpses. There are also disturbing scenes, such as family executions, violence against animals (goats), and images of concentration camps. It can be too heavy or scary for children.
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Language: Contains many abusive words, including the repeated use of “f–k,” “s–t” (in language variations), “bastard,” and others, which are not appropriate for young audiences.
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Sexual Content: There are scenes with sexual insinuation, such as non-explicit footage showing a woman dancing and performing sexual acts remotely, as well as sexually suggestive dialogue and gestures. Although there is no nudity, this content is less appropriate for children.
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Themes and emotions: Stories involve heavy themes such as the death of a parent, a child in danger, and the trauma of war. Scenes such as the death of the main character or regret over the war can affect the emotions of an unprepared child.
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Positive Value: The Film offers a message about sacrifice, courage, and the dangers of the glorification of war, which could be a subject of discussion for older teenagers. However, its delivery is often wrapped in adult violence and humor.
Conclusion:
“The King's Man” is not suitable for children under 13 due to graphic violence, abusive language and fairly explicit sexual content. For teenagers (14 years and older), the film may be watched with parental guidance, especially if they are familiar with the series Kingsman or love action movies set in history. Parents are advised to watch in advance or accompany to discuss sensitive elements, such as violence and historical context that is changed for the purposes of the story. If the child is interested in the history of World War I, parents can point to more educational sources as an alternative.
“The King's Man” is not suitable for children under 13 due to graphic violence, abusive language and fairly explicit sexual content. For teenagers (14 years and older), the film may be watched with parental guidance, especially if they are familiar with the series Kingsman or love action movies set in history. Parents are advised to watch in advance or accompany to discuss sensitive elements, such as violence and historical context that is changed for the purposes of the story. If the child is interested in the history of World War I, parents can point to more educational sources as an alternative.
Sinopsis Terlengkap “The King’s Man” (2021)
“The King's Man” is a spy action film directed by Matthew Vaughn, serving as a prequel to the film series Kingsman. Set in the early 20th century, the film explores the origins of the secret spy organization Kingsman, set in the history of World War I. Here is the most complete synopsis of the film:
In the early 1900s, Orlando Oxford (Ralph Fiennes), a British aristocrat and former soldier, lives with trauma after losing his wife, Emily, in a tragic incident during the Boer War in South Africa. Emily, before dying, asks Orlando to keep their son, Conrad (Harris Dickinson), from getting involved in an armed conflict. Orlando, now a pacifist, vows to protect Conrad and avoid war, while remaining involved in diplomatic affairs to keep the peace.
However, the world is on the verge of chaos. A group of mysterious criminal masterminds, led by a shadowy figure named The Shepherd, plot to foment a great war for their own sake. This group includes manipulated historical figures, such as Rasputin (Rhys Ifans), German spy Erik Jan Hanussen (Daniel Brühl), and others. They manipulated world powers, including Kaiser Wilhelm II, Tsar Nicholas II, and King George V—the three cousins who ruled Germany, Russia, and Britain—into facing each other.
Orlando, who has a personal intelligence network alongside his loyal servant Shola (Djimon Hounsou) and family nanny Polly (Gemma Arterton), begins to realize a global threat. He founded the secret organization that would become Kingsman, based in a luxury tailor shop on Savile Row. Bersama Shola dan Polly, Orlando berusaha mengungkap rencana The Shepherd dan mencegah perang dunia.
Meanwhile, Conrad, now a teenager, is depressed by his father's protective nature. He wanted to prove himself as a real man by joining the war, especially when World War I broke out in 1914. Although Orlando goes to great lengths to keep Conrad out of harm's way, Conrad secretly enlists in the army, fueling tensions between father and son.
The story culminates when Orlando and his team go on a dangerous mission to stop Rasputin, who influences the Russian Tsar to stay in the war. In epic duels full of action and typical humor Kingsman, they managed to get rid of Rasputin. However, the Shepherd conspiracy continued, involving treachery and manipulation at the highest levels, including plans to sink the RMS Lusitania in order to drag the United States into the war.
Tragedy struck the Oxford family when Conrad, who had slipped to the front, was killed in battle. Conrad's death devastated Orlando, but also fueled his determination to end the war. Dengan bantuan Polly, Shola, dan sekutu baru seperti Herbert Kitchener (Charles Dance) serta putra Kitchener, Felix Yusupov (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), Orlando melacak markas The Shepherd di pegunungan terpencil.
At the climax of the film, Orlando confronts the Shepherd, who is revealed to be the charismatic but deranged British military captain Morton (Matthew Goode). Morton plans to destroy the balance of the world in order to establish a new order under his control. In a fierce fight, Orlando and his team managed to thwart Morton's plans, albeit at great cost.
The Film closes with Orlando establishing Kingsman officially as an independent spy organization to prevent future global threats. He uses his tailor shop heritage as a front, marking the birth of Kingsman with his code of chivalry and signature style. However, in the post-credits scene, the seeds of a new conflict appear, hinting at the emergence of another threat associated with real-world history.
Themes and styles
“The King's Man” combines stylish action, witty humor and emotional drama with a rich historical setting. The Film explores themes of sacrifice, honor, and the impact of war, while maintaining the series ' distinctive visual aesthetics and fight choreography Kingsman. Although more serious than its predecessor, the film still presents light moments, such as Rasputin's eccentric dance or Polly's witty dialogue.
“The King's Man” combines stylish action, witty humor and emotional drama with a rich historical setting. The Film explores themes of sacrifice, honor, and the impact of war, while maintaining the series ' distinctive visual aesthetics and fight choreography Kingsman. Although more serious than its predecessor, the film still presents light moments, such as Rasputin's eccentric dance or Polly's witty dialogue.
Main Cast
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Ralph Fiennes sebagai Orlando Oxford
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Harris Dickinson sebagai Conrad Oxford
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Rhys Ifans sebagai Grigori Rasputin
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Gemma Arterton sebagai Polly
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Djimon Hounsou sebagai Shola
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Matthew Goode sebagai Morton/The Shepherd
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Charles Dance sebagai Herbert Kitchener
Notes
The Film mixes historical fact with fiction, presenting real figures such as Rasputin and Kitchener in a context spiced with creativity. The film is approximately 131 minutes long, with an R rating due to graphic violence and harsh language.
The Film mixes historical fact with fiction, presenting real figures such as Rasputin and Kitchener in a context spiced with creativity. The film is approximately 131 minutes long, with an R rating due to graphic violence and harsh language.
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The King's Man ini prekuel dari film Kingsman, ceritanya tentang awal mula berdirinya organisasi mata-mata itu. Cerita berfokus pada Duke of Oxford yang punya misi pribadi mencegah Perang Dunia I. Banyak intrik politik dan aksi pertempuran. Jujur, film ini kurang cocok untuk anak-anak. Saya sarankan usia 17 tahun ke atas. Ada pesan positif soal pengorbanan demi kebaikan bersama dan pentingnya keluarga, tapi sayangnya tenggelam dalam adegan kekerasan yang cukup brutal dan berdarah. Kekerasan fisik dengan pedang dan senjata api digambarkan secara gamblang. Sepanjang film, karakter minum alkohol dan merokok, meski tidak dijadikan glorifikasi. Bahasanya juga kasar, ada beberapa umpatan khas Inggris. Adegan seksual tidak ada, hanya sedikit dialog soal rayuan. Keberagaman karakter lumayan, ada tokoh dari Afrika dan Asia. Intinya, ada pesan positif soal sejarah dan pengorbanan, tapi kekerasan dan bahasanya terlalu keras. Saya tidak rekomendasikan untuk anak di bawah 17 tahun.
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A lover of anime, manga, and animation since 2016 such as Naruto, Onepiece, Bleach, Hunter X Hunter and other anime as well as a lover of games with various themes, both mobile and PC.
