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"The Kingdom" was likely one of the best (not to mention highest grossing) Middle East war movies of 2007. While others like "In the Valley of Elah" and "Valley of the Heart" focused on the after effects of war in America, "The Kingdom" takes viewers into the thick of the action following a terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia. Peter Berg crafts a taut political thriller that gives equal time to both the American and Saudi side of the story: the ideas of motivation and family are explored on both sides of the line. Similarly, the climax, in which one FBI agents is kidnapped by terrorists, plays like the crackling chase in "Children of Men." Still, there are elements that keep "The Kingdom" from being a complete success. Jason Bateman as Agent Adam Leavitt is completely unsympathetic, while Jennifer Garner is completely unbelievable as a forensic expert who flinches every time the attack is replayed on film, but has no problem exhuming the victims' bodies. For its faults, though, "The Kingdom" still plays like a live wire: sucking viewers in with a promise of action, while subtly hinting as larger sociopolitical issues.Read full review
A team of U.S. government agents is sent to investigate the bombing of an American facility in the Middle East. There is much to like in The Kingdom. Nice performances, a slightly-new take on the buddy-cop story. There is a big terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia. Some FBI agents led by Jamie Foxx, fast talk and bamboozle their way into the country to investigate, where they team up with two Saudi cops. There then follows a small amount of detective work, some interesting political manoeuvring and two really rather well-done shoot outs.
During the beginning credits, we learn the entire US-Saudi history. I learned quite a bit from the timeline. This was a fast-paced, smart, action film sprinkled with geopolitical lessons throughout. This is what Syriana should have been. If you like the pace of the Bourne trilogy, you'll enjoy this film. The cast is exceptional, but the Justin Bateman character was a little over the top and annoying. Good thing he didn't have too many scenes. Jamie Foxx didn't play the team leader as too tough and brash. Jennifer Garner definitely used her training from Alias and was great. The special features was packed. I found the behind the scenes of the military training the cast received was humorous. The picture quality and sound of the DVD was great, especially during the final battle scenes. I'd definitely add this to my collection.Read full review
Great movie. Dvd was as describe in very good condition. Thank you.
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I bought the movie because I enjoy watching the actors / actress in this movie. I bought one years ago but could not find it, so I bought it again. It is just that good! Awesome plot, theme, and real-action as can be.
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