Kingdom of Heaven |  | Director: Ridley Scott
Actors: Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Liam Neeson, Martin Hancock, Michael Sheen
Category: DVD
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Rating:  655 reviews
Sales Rank: 118083
Format: NTSC
Languages: English (Unknown), Arabic (Original Language), English (Original Language), German (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 144 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 024543206439
EAN: 0024543206439
ASIN: B000AM6MM8
Theatrical Release Date: May 6, 2005
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Description
From Ridley Scott, the visionary director of Black Hawk Down and Gladiator, comes this spectacular epic of courage, honor and adventure. Orlando Bloom stars as Balian, a young Frenchman in Medieval Jerusalem during the Crusades, who, having lost everything, finds redemption in a heroic fight against overwhelming forces to save his people and fulfill his destiny as a knight.
Amazon.com
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
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 Watch the Directors Cut March 19, 2010
Kevin Davis
The theatrical release is OK, the directors cut, with almost an hour more of story, is great, more backstory, definitely more violent. No idea why they cut out so much in the theatrical cut. As I said, I thought the theatrical release was ok, but the directors cut is awesome, its almost like a completely different movie. There is so much more story in the DC, I was actully pretty shocked. Doubt I will ever watch the theatrical release again.
Always Get the Director's Cut February 23, 2010
O Shepard (USA)
When I saw this film in the theater, I was less than enthused. I felt that it was confusing and that it appeared to be missing pieces of the storyline. I thought that perhaps the projectionist had missed a reel. Almost right. The film was severely cut and released to theaters in a 50 minute shorter version. This one, however, is the film it should have been. The movie actually makes sense now. Characters are understood, scenes no longer are disconnected, and you get a true feel for the period. It still suffers from excessive length, but at least the viewer can watch it in parts at home. Avoid the theatrical release DVD and buy this one.
 Great Movie. Bare-bones Version February 22, 2010
Thursday's Child
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
After having sold our 4-disk director's cut, we find that the blu-ray version we ordered has no special features whatsoever. No doubt Fox will come out with a 2-disc version in six months. Personally, I used the mirror image side to see the idiot who just wasted his money on the blu-ray and needs to re-purchase the DVD.
Here's the history:
1. bought Kingdom of Heaven 2-disc DVD
2. bought Kingdom of Heaven 4-disc DVD
3. sold Kingdom of Heaven 4-disc DVD
4. bought Kingdom of Heaven blu-ray
5. waiting to see Kingdom of Heaven the Ultimate Cut (they did this with Watchmen)
6. waiting for blu-ray to be discontinued, blu-ray players no longer made and everything going to studio-controlled downloads.
I think I'm spelling Kingdumb wrong. We are the dumb part, while the studios are quadruple-dipping.
PS. Thank Heaven this never came out on VHS, because it soooo wouldn't have worked on our Betamax!
Kingdom of Heaven DVD February 18, 2010
V. Tillman
I love this film and have watched it several times. The purchase arrived ahead of schedule and the quality and price were excellent.
My present for myself February 11, 2010
P. Peslak (CT)
Have been wanting to own this for over a year but could not
afford the amount stores were asking.
Was able to buy this for myself and other gifts for my family.
So glad to have this in my collection.
Great condition, speedy delivery.
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