As a sly and self-aware homage to beloved spy films past and present, and as a slick and stylish action thriller with a definite subversive streak, “Kingsman: The Secret Service” is easily the most fun to be had at the box office so far this year.
“Skyfall” is gripping, thrilling, visually-stunning entertainment, thanks to the deft direction of Sam Mendes, a solid, nuanced performance by Daniel Craig, and perhaps the most compelling depiction of a Bond villain in decades by Javier Bardem.