I've not seen the two Kingsmen movies but since this one's a prequel, it doesn't really matter.

I'd give it a 6-7 out of 10. Better than OK, but not great. I liked tying in all the historical figures to the plot, including real events. The license they took wasn't too great. Clever idea overall.

I'm sorry, but I can't buy Ralph Fiennes as an action guy, even if he's gentlemanly in doing it. Dude's 60, and no 60-year-old can do the stuff his character does. The supporting cast were good - I'd like to have seen more of Shola. Rasputin stole every scene he was in - great fun.