Kingdom of Heaven (Director's Cut) [Blu-ray]

Kingdom of Heaven (Director's Cut) [Blu-ray]
by Ridley Scott

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Actor: Brendan Gleeson, David Thewlis, Eva Green, Jeremy Irons, Orlando Bloom
Director: Ridley Scott
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: Anamorphic, Color, DTS Surround Sound, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 194 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-11-14
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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Movie Review: I recommend the Director's Cut
Summary: 5 Stars

I first watched Kingdom of Heaven in its theatrical release version, and could have given it a 4/5. The effects are good, filming is fabulously done, and it is pieced together well. And of course, the music is by Harry Gregson-Williams, which means that it is a soundtrack worth purchasing! However, some of the historical facts were a little off, some things omitted, others added - you know, common things that go on in historical movies. Just about all of the omissions are actual in existence - on the Director's Cut - which is much more complete. Most of the additional scenes are actual vital for historical accuracy, character development, and a more balanced view of the Muslims (the theatrical release showed actually very little of them - and Saladin was the only obviously intelligent one, although none of them are "stupid"). The viewer's understanding of Sibylla changes drastically in the Director's Cut; I know I was not the only one bewildered by her unexpected character change in the theatrical release (her character development happens in the half hour cut in between).

Honestly, unless you are watching a History Channel special on the Crusades, Kingdom of Heaven is probably one of the most accurate Crusades-era films made. If you want the history, get the facts; that's what I do. But don't pass up this great film!

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It's hard to believe Ridley Scott's handsome epic won't become the cinematic touchstone of the Crusades for years to come. Kingdom of Heaven is greater than the sum of its parts, delivering a vital, mostly engrossing tale following Balian (Orlando Bloom), a lonely French blacksmith who discovers he's a noble heir and takes his father's (Liam Neeson) place in the center of the universe circa 1184: Jerusalem. Here, grand battles and backdoor politics are key as Scott and first-time screenwriter William Monahan fashion an excellent storyline to tackle the centuries-long conflict. Two forward-thinking kings, Baldwin (Edward Norton in an uncredited yet substantial role) and Saladin (Ghassan Massoud), hold an uneasy truce between Christians (who hold the city) and Muslims while factions champ at the bit for blood. There are good and evildoers on both sides, with the Knights Templar taking the brunt of the blame; Balian plans to find his soul while protecting Baldwin and the people. The look of the film, as nearly everything is from Scott, is impressive: his CGI-infused battle scenes rival the LOTR series and, with cinematographer John Mathieson, create postcard beauty with snowy French forests and the vast desert (filmed in Morocco and Spain). An excellent supporting cast, including Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson, and David Thewlis, also help make the head and heart of the film work. Many critics pointed out that Bloom doesn't have the gravitas of Russell Crowe in the lead (then again, who does?), but it's the underdeveloped character and not the actor that hurts the film and impacts its power. Balian isn't given much more to do than be sullen and give an occasional big speech, alongside his perplexing abilities for warfare tactics and his wandering moral compass (whose sole purpose seems to be to put a love scene in the movie). Note: all the major characters except Neeson's are based on fact, but many are heavily fictionalized. --Doug Thomas

Among the best directors of our time Ridley Scott (Gladiator) contributes generously to this extraordinary Collector s Edition of Kingdom of Heaven. Featuring his Director s Cut of the film and hours of fascinating extras including a six-part tour from conception to completion of filmmaking this definitive set makes what Variety called a genuinely spectacular film even more so!An epic marvel that s as beautifully acted as it is visually awesome Kingdom of Heaven stars Orlando Bloom as Balian a Jerusalem blacksmith who has lost his family and his faith. But when his father (Liam Neeson) shows him his destiny Balian vows to defend his country and in the process falls in love becomes a formidable leader and steps forever into historySystem Requirements:Running Time 191 Mins.Format: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: R UPC: 024543396109 Manufacturer No: 2239610

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