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Czarjorge · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 3:34 pm Post subject: "The Kingdom" (film)

Peter Berg has clearly been watching Michael Mann's directorial work, and it's good he did. I've read mixed reviews about this film, primarily from blog reviews not the professionals, and I'm not sure why. The introduction was good, and I especially liked the style of animation. The second act was slower than it might have been, but built characterization that the third act used very well. The action sequence that peaks the third act was the best I've seen since "Children of Men." I am really surprised this film was as good as it was. Jamie Fox either has excellent taste or an excellent agent.

I'm not crazy for action movies, but this film did a good job of mixing drama and explosions. I can't remember that last time I yelled at a movie, and I did it several times watching "The Kingdom." I don't even know why I'm writing this post, as I ignore the "This Movie" posts almost uniformly. Somehow, it seemed worth mentioning, and after searching I was surprised no one else had brought it up, so I did. Watch this movie.

Octavius Hite · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 3:57 pm Post subject:

Michael Mann produced the movie.

Bibbitybop · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Location: Seoul

I thought it was a great movie, especially for 2,000 won on the street.

ernie · Joined: 05 Aug 2006 Location: asdfghjk

i don't remember any animation in this film... are you speaking figuratively? anyway, a great movie... the last two lines of the film are really chilling...

Bibbitybop · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Location: Seoul

The introduction credits were a kind of blurry animation.

The Perfect Cup of Coffee · Joined: 17 Jun 2007

who-rider9 · Joined: 10 Jul 2007

Of course this is a little off topic, but has anybody seen the Michael Clayton bootleg DVD anywhere on the streets? Yes, the kingdom was really good too!

Captain Corea · Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Location: Seoul

Didn't enjoy it in the least - kept wondering when someone was going to tell the Americans to go home.

Octavius Hite · Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 2:28 am Post subject:

My problems with the movie are:

1. There is no way that the Saudi government, or any government for that matter, would NOT let the FBI come and investigate. As far as I know, every major terrorist attack against Americans (except for those committed in war zones) has been investigated in full or in part by the FBI. So that whole plotline is nonsense.

2. The Kingdom and Lions for Lambs have all my Britney Spears/Paris Hilton friends just shocked that all this is going on. It seems that these two movies (and others: Rendition) are the only source for people to get informed on the problems of the world today. If dependence on Saudi oil is a new topic in your life you are a selfish moron who doesn't deserve to vote or live IMHO. Read a book for chrissakes people!

Hank the Iconoclast · Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Location: Busan

djsmnc · Joined: 20 Jan 2003 Location: Dave's ESL Cafe

Ignorance is bliss.

Also, they probably don't vote if they don't know what's going on.

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oskinny1 · Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Location: Right behind you!

junkmail · Joined: 08 Jan 2005

Exactly!

The only reason it is a valuable resource is because more civilized countries developed it. The Saudi government makes large from this. What they do with the money in terms of not building infrastructure etc.. is appalling mind you..... guess that's our fault too! Can't these people do anything for themselves??