Evengyny Thanks for the memories!

Phonearl Good start, but then it gets ruined

Philippa All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Kayden This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

darthkorig Wanna see a movie about the Crusades cuz I'm feeling extra Deus Vult latelyFind that there is literally only one Hollywood film that depicts the Crusades called Kingdom Of HeavenBuy it & watch about an hour.. start to see that all the Templars are ultra evil villains & the Muslims are oppressed victimsWTF...look up online the historical accuracy of the filmEveryone saying it is not at all historically accurate but its fantastic because all the Christians are portrayed as villains & Saladin instead of being a savage tyrant, aka real life, is depicted as a compassionate, wise ruler0 Deus Vults out of 10

2karl- Balian of Ibelin travels to Jerusalem during the crusades of the 12th century, this film is 2hrs 24 mins 7/10 and there he finds himself as the defender of the city and its people. director riddly Scott leads an all star cast but flopped in cinemas i saw it in the cinema its all right Martin Hancock ... Michael Sheen ... 3Nathalie Cox ... Eriq Ebouaney ... David Thewlis ...Liam Neeson ... Orlando Bloom ... Kevin McKidd ... Marton Csokas ... Eva Green ... Brendan Gleeson ... Jeremy Irons ....Edward Norton so this film is a strange one indeed it gets caught in between gladiator and Alexander Orlando bloom character is a relucent leader an but grows into his role this film is slow story not the best story from riddly Scott is quiet strange i gave it 7/10 because the battle sequence are good but there is something missing i cant put my finger on it liam nesson gets a 24 minute cameo showing his character king godrey as his reign coming to an end and entrusting his blacksmith soon It is the time of the Crusades during the Middle Ages - the world shaping 200-year collision between Europe and the East . A blacksmith named Balian has lost his family and nearly his faith. The religious wars raging in the far-off Holy Land seem remote to him , yet he is pulled into that immense drama. Amid the pageantry and intrigues of medieval Jerusalem he falls in love, grows into a leader, and ultimately uses all his courage and skill to defend the city against staggering odds. Destiny comes seeking Balian in the form of a great knight,Godfrey of Ibelin, a Crusader briefly home to France from fighting in the East. Revealing himself as Balian's father, Godfrey shows him the true meaning of knighthood and take s him on a journey across continents to the fabled Holy City. In Jerusalem at that moment--between the Second and Third Crusades--a fragile peace prevails, through the efforts of its enlightened Christian king, Baldwin IV, aided by his adviser Tiberias, and the military Clearly, director Ridley Scott does not agree with the above somewhat simplified . In "Kingdom of Heaven", wars and battles are fueled by an assortment of motivations including land, money, political consideration, natural desire for violence, lust for fame, love of the common people, among others. Even more importantly, this "idea" thing does not prevent leaders from practicing tolerance, reaching compromises and even recognizing equality with alien faiths, as the movie tries to show us. .It's difficult to refrain from comparing the attack of Jerusalem with the attack of Minas Tirith, and this very comparison can be construed as an unreserved compliment on Kingdom of Heaven.Another comparison that can be made is the depiction of a mighty army, done so unimaginatively in two similar movies last year. In Kingdom of Heaven,we see first a solitary figure on horseback at a distant mountain gap. "Saladin's army of 200 thousand is here" says Balian. "There's only one person", comes the reply from a follower. "No, they're all here" Balian quietly responses, at which point the angle of the camera starts to rise, first revealing the patch behind the mountain gap, filled with soldiers. Then, as the horizon of our vision continues to extend, layers of mountains and vales continue to appear, together with Saladin's mighty army deployed in an apparently haphazard, but ultimately strategic fashion. This must be seen to appreciate. Of the cast, I must first mention Edward Norton. As the leper king of Jerusalem, he appears all the time behind a mask which covers his entire face, showing only his eyes with disfigured corners. But it's the voice that is so mesmerizing. Ever since Fight Club, Norton's voice has such a timbre that soft as he sounds, there are lurking behind tantalizing hints of subtlety, intrigue, compassion,power, and twenty other different and conflicting emotions all at once.. Liam Neeson and Jeremy Irons, playing father and mentor respectively, do not exactly have the most challenging parts in their careers.Eva Green retains the girlish defiance in The Dreamer, but adds to it the maturity and allure required for the role of Sibylla (as portrayed by the script, but not necessarily as recorded in history).And there is good old Brendan Gleeson, in the customary role of big bully fighter which he has perfected in Gangs of New York and Troy. Kingdom of Heaven is just about better than Alexander

Leofwine_draca Ridley Scott's latest historical epic is a real disappointment for those of us who considered GLADIATOR to be a modern classic. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN is everything that film wasn't; it's over-long, poorly acted, and often sloppy when it comes to the editing and scripting. A two and a half hour adventure film that barely contains any decent action is truly disgraceful, and this slow-paced effort often takes the biscuit. The trailers cram in just about every battle the film contains, making it look exciting throughout, but after the first half hour the interest wanes and the viewers are left squirming in their seats, facing one irrelevant sequence after another.The highlight of the film for me is a stunning siege sequence in which the Arabs lay waste to Jerusalem, utilising Greek fire and siege engines to storm and breach the walls. The pyrotechnic effects are wonderful and the sheer spectacle of this moment equals that of RETURN OF THE KING. However, this occupies only fifteen minutes of the movie, and, like ROTK, there are multiple layered endings which really test the patience. The film incorporates a useless love interest with no acting talent whatsoever, and for some reason keeps cutting back to her face during the battle, really ruining the excitement. Scott seems like an amateur here with little real talent.As for the hero, Bloom is adequate in the role but a little too mock-serious, a little boring. His speech sequences are the worst in the movie and should have been cut. However, he has a stellar supporting cast, including heavyweight support from Liam Neeson and Jeremy Irons; Brendan Gleeson pops up again, and this time goes way over the top. Edward Norton is unrecognisable as the sympathetic leper king whilst Marton Csokas is a slimy templar bad guy who just disappears towards the end of the movie.The action sequences are like those in most modern Hollywood offerings, sharply edited so you can't make out much what's going on, and aside from a couple of sequences the violence is limited to blood spraying in the air. The sound effects are actually decent though, complemented by an effective score, so expect lots of sweeping music and clashing steel as the film plays out. The visuals are also spectacular with fabulous, huge sets and beautiful scenery. However, the problem is that Scott goes out of his way to make this film seem 'epic', and it's clearly not, just a tiresome moralising story about religion with some half-hearted action added in.

cordell-42701 Kingdom of Heaven is not a movie I would normally consider when picking a movie to watch, however, my friend saw it and decided to watch it so I joined him. I am so glad that I did. The scenic shots were amazing and the battle scenes were breathtaking. The story line was enjoyable however I feel that it got very convoluted and extremely difficult to follow about half way in. For example You have no idea what condition causes the king of Israels problems until you are almost done watching the movie. Nothing was added to the film by keeping that from the audience except that it leaves the audience in confusion for many parts of the movie. The plot was a little too complicated. Maybe it was just me but I feel like the movie jumped around in terms of focus way to often and with too much intensity. Besides those points the film was enjoyable. As an audience member you really begin to take the side of the protagonist even when you sometimes feel like you do not need to. I understand that a point like that is something almost every movie contains but it felt especially compelling here. All in all I did enjoy the film even with its one significant downfall.