Kingdom of Heaven is a 2005 historical drama about the Crusades. It's directed by Ridley Scott and stars Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Jeremy Irons, David Thewlis, Brendan Gleeson, Marton Csokas, Liam Neeson, Edward Norton, Michael Sheen... That ought to tell you enough to know you should see this film. Between the director and the cast you can't go wrong. Besides that, it's a riveting story.
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Time Out says, " it’s striking in thought and deed, and you will honestly believe they rebuilt twelfth-century Jerusalem for the occasion." Roger Ebert gives it 3 1/2 out of 4 stars and says, "The movie is above all about the personal codes of its heroes, both Christian and Muslim."
I missed this when it came. Like you say, with a cast like that, I really should see it. But what were they thinking choosing that music? I remember "Ladyhawke" with Michelle Pfeiffer and Rutger Hauer. The music completely ruined it for me. Say it´s just the trailer?
I don't remember this music from the film. It looks like DailyMotion has the movie online right now if you want to preview it: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2e0gua_kingdom-of-heaven-720p-hd-2005-full-movie_shortfilms
Oh wow. I'm off to see the movie, because I like all of the actors you named. It sounds like something noteworthy, especially during this time of strife in the world.
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I missed this when it came. Like you say, with a cast like that, I really should see it. But what were they thinking choosing that music? I remember "Ladyhawke" with Michelle Pfeiffer and Rutger Hauer. The music completely ruined it for me. Say it´s just the trailer?
ReplyDeleteI don't remember this music from the film. It looks like DailyMotion has the movie online right now if you want to preview it: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2e0gua_kingdom-of-heaven-720p-hd-2005-full-movie_shortfilms
DeleteThat´s reassuring. ;-)
DeleteOh wow. I'm off to see the movie, because I like all of the actors you named. It sounds like something noteworthy, especially during this time of strife in the world.
ReplyDeleteMy younger son has the dvd and had seen it before. It's impressive.
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