Kingdom of Heaven (Director's Cut) [Blu-ray]
starring: Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Jeremy Irons, David Thewlis, Brendan Gleeson
directed by: Ridley Scott
directed by: Ridley Scott
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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 agenuinely spectacularfilm 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
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
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 agenuinely spectacularfilm 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
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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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Great Movie
This is a great film with stunning visual effects and massive battles.This version provides great commentary and tons of bonus features.A good buy.
Rating: 
- 2.5 stars out of 4
The Bottom Line:
As for as the theatrical version is concerned, Kingdom of Heaven is a big glorious mess of a movie--it doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but it has its share of enjoyable scenes.
Rating: 
- No Audio Output From Blu-ray Version
Warning to those with older Receivers. This Blu-ray disk only has a DTS audio soundtrack in English. If you have a Receiver, like I do, that only decodes Dolby Digital 5.1, there is no audio output.
The rest of this review is for the clueless producers of this Blu-ray disk. Obviously they have learned nothing from the costly lost sales of the war with HD-DVD. People like me are not going to buy an expensive new Receiver just to play a particular movie on Blu-ray. Especially with six ... Read More
Rating: - WHERE IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IF NOT WITHIN THE CONSCIENCE OF A GOOD AND HONEST MAN?
Happily, I did not see this firm when it was first released, and was unaffected by a butchred commercial version.But then, except for STAR WARS, which I saw the day it opened at the Paramount, New York, I make it a point to avoid first release showings on most films.Here, my caution was rewarded and I was able to enjoy a rare experience undiluted and at my leisure.This is, as most reviews see it, a very good, veryunusual film; something one expects from Ridley Scott.Myself, I say that's ... Read More
Rating: - KoH Review (Awessum 'Possum)
This is the third best movie I've ever seen (after LoTR and Batman). Yay for Crusades!
- Great MovieThis is a great film with stunning visual effects and massive battles.This version provides great commentary and tons of bonus features.A good buy.
- 2.5 stars out of 4The Bottom Line:
As for as the theatrical version is concerned, Kingdom of Heaven is a big glorious mess of a movie--it doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but it has its share of enjoyable scenes.
- No Audio Output From Blu-ray VersionWarning to those with older Receivers. This Blu-ray disk only has a DTS audio soundtrack in English. If you have a Receiver, like I do, that only decodes Dolby Digital 5.1, there is no audio output.
The rest of this review is for the clueless producers of this Blu-ray disk. Obviously they have learned nothing from the costly lost sales of the war with HD-DVD. People like me are not going to buy an expensive new Receiver just to play a particular movie on Blu-ray. Especially with six ... Read More
- WHERE IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IF NOT WITHIN THE CONSCIENCE OF A GOOD AND HONEST MAN?Happily, I did not see this firm when it was first released, and was unaffected by a butchred commercial version.But then, except for STAR WARS, which I saw the day it opened at the Paramount, New York, I make it a point to avoid first release showings on most films.Here, my caution was rewarded and I was able to enjoy a rare experience undiluted and at my leisure.This is, as most reviews see it, a very good, veryunusual film; something one expects from Ridley Scott.Myself, I say that's ... Read More
- KoH Review (Awessum 'Possum)This is the third best movie I've ever seen (after LoTR and Batman). Yay for Crusades!
