Kingsman: The Golden Circle full trailer guarantees a good time

Director Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class) delivered an entertaining surprise of 2014 with the spy-action-comedy Kingsman: The Secret Service. The loopy, anarchic energy of the first film which put Bond to shame with its pyrotechnics and infectious energy that made the film re-watchable when it came out on Blu-Ray. The ending left it open for a sequel and after a year of rumors and teases, 20th Century Fox has released the first trailer to reveal a solid look at Kingsman Esq.'s second act.

When their headquarters are destroyed, Eggsy (Taron Egerton), Merlin (Mark Strong), and Roxy (Sophie Cookson) head to the United States to join forces with the Statesmen, Kingsmen's American counterpart. These two elite secret organizations must band together in order to defeat a common enemy.

Taron Egerton, who made his feature film debut in the original, is back as the super-spy named Eggsy, looking more comfortable in his role as a Kingsman. After rumors of his return ran rampant in movie news, Colin Firth makes his return as Eggy's mentor Harry; despite his character's apparent demise at the hands of Samuel L. Jackson's villain in the first film. These two are joined by a deep cast of Oscar-winners, including Jeff Bridges and Halle Berry, as members of the Statesmen. Julieanne Moore, Channing Tatum, Pedro Pascal, and the Rocket Man himself, Elton John, round out the new cast.

This movie looks like it could be as fun, if not better, than the original and it could open up this world more. When I saw the first Kingsman, I wasn't thinking it would become a franchise. But since that's the cool thing to do in Hollywood these days, why not go for it? Unlike other possible franchises, this one could have the potential to be very successful. One thing is for sure: they won't be able to top the church scene from the first film!

Kingsman: The Golden Circle hits theaters on September 29. If you haven't already, check out the trailer!

All Engines are go in 'Fate of the Furious'

After the unfortunate death of Paul Walker in 2013, many fans would understand if Furious 7 would be the finale of The Fast and the Furious franchise. When Vin Diesel announced that he wanted to complete one more trilogy of films, especially with the eighth entry being a way to honor his former cast member, who knows how the films could continue without Walker. But with the direction of director F. Gary Gray (Straight Outta Compton), Vin Diesel's star power and producing, and screenwriter Chris Morgan, now on his sixth Furious outing, this franchise doesn't show signs of slowing down.

Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) has settled down with his wife, Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), enjoying their life away from the globetrotting danger. That is until cyberterrorist Cipher (Charlize Theron) confronts Dom and coerces him to work with her, turning him to against his family. This forces his team to regroup and take down Toretto and Cipher.

This entry has a solid storyline thanks to Morgan, but you also know it wouldn't be a Furious movie without its levels of insane stunts and action sequences. This story swats away plot logistics and the laws of physics like flies at a barbeque. One of the reasons that these films have endured because the stakes have always been continuously raised with each entry; this adventure is not any different (a military submarine, an army of cars in New York) to ensure fans will continue to be entertained. Another point of consistency in these film is the sense of loyalty, brotherhood, and family - retaining the core crew, including Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges, Tyrese Gibson, and late-game additions and game changers Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham. (Paul Walker is alluded to, and still lives off-screen). The globetrotting shenanigans continue as well: from sun-baked Havana and New York City to a frozen wasteland in Russia.

Kurt Russell reprises his role as government operative Mr. Nobody, but now is shadowed by straight-man sidekick Scott Eastwood, and Game of Thrones wildling Kristofer Hivju drops in as Cipher's menacing, Viking-bearded number two. But the most surprising additions to this testosterone ride are Charlize Theron and Helen Mirren, two women who have no intention of just sitting on the sidelines and playing the opposite sex in this film. While Mirren's file is more of a cameo, Theron truly sinks into the role of Cipher, the blonde dreadlocked, key-coding sociopath, resembles a tech CEO of the 21st century and speaks like a classic Bond villain. Despite her Dr. Evil-ish goal - nuclear warheads and controlling the international power grid - she's probably the best villain that this franchise has had. The way that she was able to pull Diesel's outlaw ringleader Dominic Toretto to the dark side and forcing him to betray those closest to him was genius (No spoilers here).

Despite the dark undertones that we have seen from the previews, this film is thankfully much funnier and lighter on its feet. A lot of this is thanks to Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham, with their love-hate bromance feel like it became the heart of the movie. Statham's cockney you-wish-you-never-messed-with-me style and Johnson's jacked-up 90's-movies-tough-guy role with a heart of gold play off each other wonderfully and has you looking forward to the recently announced spin-off with their two characters.

The film ends with more than one literal bang, especially reaching towards its closing moments. But the series' fate has not been sealed; it's merely to be continued: Per Diesel, there are still two sequels due by 2021! This film is a great early start to the summer movie season and if will have a great time with this high-action sequel.

A cryptic message ensures dark times in first teaser for 'The Last Jedi'

Disney has remained quiet as far as any news about the next Star Wars film. After the success of the standalone story Rogue One, fans were ready to return to the original story. After the title was revealed late January, fans have had theories behind the mystery while Disney kept up their radio silence.

During the Star Wars Celebration this past weekend, director Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper) and the stars of the second installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy presented the first teaser trailer for Episode VIII.

Not much is known as far as where this entry is picking up after the events of The Force Awakens, but it's obvious that Rey (Daisy Ridley) is going through her Jedi training under the watchful eye of legendary hero, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill). Rey seems to have honed her Jedi powers as she see the light, darkness, and the balance of the Force.

The trailer shows us the dark silhouette of General Leia Organa, played by the late Carrie Fisher in her final film role, the smashed mask of Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), who we also see taking aim at someone with his lightsaber. There is also a burning temple with R2-D2 watching in the distance along with a hooded figure (one could assume that is Luke), Finn (John Boyega) still in a coma, Ace pilot Poe Dameron (Oscar Issac) running to his soon-to-be destroyed X-Wing fighter, and an epic space battle.

But the final statement is what starts fan theories: "I only know one truth. It is time for the Jedi to end." Why would our once proud hero, Luke Skywalker, say this? And who is he saying this to? Maybe Rey will learn the lesson that you shouldn't want to meet your heroes.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi blasts into theaters on December 15, 2017.

Gladiators and the end of Asgard mark the first 'Thor: Ragnarok' trailer

Out of the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, I think that Thor, one of the original Avengers, has had one of the weakest movie series so far. The first outing for the God of Thunder was decent in introducing him to the world. The sequel, Thor: The Dark World, is almost what I consider the Batman and Robin of the MCU, but better. With the announcement of Thor: Ragnarok, I was concerned with how this sequel will be. After the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron and Civil War, how would the resident deity fit into the world?

That answer was revealed today in the first teaser trailer for Thor: Ragnarok. And it looks like Thor has gotten himself into a bit of trouble.

After the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron, Thor (Chris Hemsworth), held captive on the planet Sakaar without his hammer, must win a gladiatorial duel against an old friend - the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) - in order to return to Asgard in time to stop the villainous Hela (Cate Blanchett) and the impending Ragnarok, the doom of the Asgardian civilization.

We get a look at Cate Blanchett looking her most wicked as Hela, known as The Goddess of Death. Her villain looks to be the most powerful that Thor has ever encountered as she takes away his trusted hammer and obliterating it. Thor, is sent to the planet and taken hostage. Captured by Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie and taken to the pastel colored Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum), Thor is relieved of his long locks and dons gladiator gear (including his infamous helmet)! But that's not the only familiar thing that we see.

Mark Ruffalo, although not actually seen, returns as the Hulk and the Incredible one looks his most ferocious. Thor thought he had found an ally in "his friend from work" but that couldn't be further from the truth as these old friends collide in battle.

I was overly impressed with this teaser trailer. This trailer was definitely inspired by the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and this solo adventure looks like it could be the biggest and most fun Marvel adventure to date.

Thor: Ragnarok arrives on November 3.