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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0024543254393
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Fox Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Fox Home Entertainment
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Fox Home Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 25, 2006
Sales Rank: 81222
Studio: Fox Home Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: May 06, 2005
Editorial Review:
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
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Magnificent epic
I liked the theater version but when I saw the long one I realized the scope of the whole story, and so enjoyed the development of all the characters that I wanted to own it. It's a jewel of a movie, and I loved to learn more about how it was imagined and made. Fantastic artistry and craftsmanship. A masterpiece.
Rating: - One of my favorites
This a movie that everytime that you see it you notice something new. It is going to become a timeless classic! Part history, part love story, part religion, part war what else do you want in a movie Drama, action, love, history ...............
Rating: - Awesome
The uncut version sure filled in all the parts you didn't see in the other video of it. I liked it alot
Money well spent for the movie.
Rating: - Well Made Director's Cut
This movie had really nice sets, and a great story. There is only about 20 minutes of action but overall it's a great movie.
Rating:  - Nothing... Everything!
The Director's Cut is the real version of the film, butched to be shown in cinemas. I'm getting tired of this studio practice, after all, I pay to get into a theater (I'm writing without spelling check, so cover your eyes and forget my writing sins). This is a fun take into the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, but is short in action for impatient viewers and too light in ideas for those looking for intellectual nourishment. Phrases about religion and tolerance abound in the film, and this is welcomed. ... Read More
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