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• Must Go!
  Written October 4, 2007

  The Kingdom is Exhilirating!!!

  by MamaMashie

  The acting is gr8!! the plot moves at an exciting pace, I have not seen many movies w/ Jamie Foxx (he is a fantastic, as is everyone else) the last 20-30 mins had me excited, scared and on the edge of my seat.. Go Go Go!! I was going to see The Brave One, but got to the Theatre late so saw this instead, so glad I did!!!

  • 28 out of 32 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written October 5, 2007

  The kingdom

  by thindi31

  It does make one think when you see it but it is brutal in what happens. All of us left feeling shellshocked and traumatized. The story is interesting but the terror is very real and close. It is something that we understand really happens and maybe we need to see it up close and personal but I am not certain of that. Be ready to see lots of brutal violence and disturbing images. Feel fear for what happens to people in this situation. It does make you think of what terrorists are taught and that those we fight for freedom are not fit young men in an army but old and young alike with a steadfast belief in eliminating "infidels" with nothing that would stop them from trying.. not even their own lives or loved ones.

  • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written October 11, 2007

  Riveting

  by The Roo

  If you are concerned about the world we live in, you must see this film. You will be shocked, angered and relieved. The emotions run high and the violence is real and in your face. It's the world we live in today.

  • 12 out of 19 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 14, 2007

  VERY COOL

  by seanh7375

  I thought that this movie might be inappropriate for my children but it wasn?t it is very well but together I can?t wait until it comes out on DVD!!!

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written October 9, 2007

  What is with this new filmiing technique?

  by twscolorado

  My wife and I were enjoying the plot, but had to leave the movie with about 45-60 mins left. This new technique of bouncing cameras and fast-cut closeups (so you can see everyone's nosehairs), had out stomachs woozy. Does this stuff bother anyone else? We had the same problems with Bourne Ultimatum. Plot was great, acting was great, trying to watch it was a turn-off.
  Be forewarned......

  • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written October 14, 2007

  Racist movie

  by EbertnRoeper

  Am I the only one that's shocked by the racist perception of this movie? The only way it's not that obvious is because they have a black man in the title role, just to fool us. All the arabs are depicted as retards!!! Not one single intelligent comment from an arab in the movie. They're all bad or depicted as limited, until they're helped by the american heroes... I hope you can all see that...it's really not helping tolerance and understanding in this world. By the way I only rated this movie Must Go because even if the reviews are by date posted, they only let the good ones in front..

  • 6 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 7, 2007

  Edge of your seat

  by luvthamovies

  This movie, while it is a disturbing being reminded once again how vicious human beings can be to other human beings all for the sake of a religion, is a real nail biter in the last 30 to 45 minutes. It really keeps you on the edge of your seat toward the end. If you go see it, make sure, if you have to take a bathroom break, to do it in the first half of the movie. I thought Jamie Foxx was excellent as usual and was also very surprised by both Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman (of all people). I think, if you like this type of movie, it is a must-see.
  

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• Must Go!
  Written September 29, 2007

  Outstanding Film!

  by oldsoldier

  I served in Riyadh for two years and witnessed the destruction and devastation of Kobar towers; so the images in the film hit hard and brought back many memories. The US has many interests in the Kingdom and compound life was nothing more than a glamorous prison. The Saudis have absolute contempt for US personnel and the movie portrayed this accurately. The comment about the Saudi gardener was accurate. The Saudis would never perform manual labor...never. The Saudis view Americans as hired help and reliant on what they provide us, an unfortunate truth. Go see this movie. It's entertaining, the acting was fantastic and well rounded between characters and despite the fact that the film could never be filmed in Saudi Arabia, it portrayed the Arab lifestyle accurately.

  • 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written November 8, 2007

  Best to see in a theater

  by Jared Butler

  good action. nice comic relief. also, liked the stars playing these characters.

  • 4 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 14, 2007

  Eye Opening

  by spyafanclub

  After I saw this movie, it immidiatley made me think of the USA troops in Iraq fighting everyday. This is the type of movie that does not keep you bored. The opening scene is breath taking and it keeps you on your heals for the incoming scenes! I reccomend highly that you should see this movie!

  • 9 out of 16 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 11, 2007

  Pay Attention! Great Ending Message.

  by booksquire

  It was live action and well done. I enjoyed the on location scenes. Of course we want some idea of what driving on an Iraqi highway looks/feels like. The best part of the movie? The very end when Jamie and an Iraqi divulge the contents of a whisper.
  
  Early in the movie, Jamie whispers in the ear of his fellow FBI agent who loses a colleague in Iraq. And late late in the movie the Iraqi terrorist whispers to a son before the terrorist himself is captured. Both American Jamie Fox and the Iraqi terrorist have the same whispering pledge! Americans and the Iraqis are saying God is on our side and he will see us through this war! If both sides believe they have God on their sides and believe they should fight to the death...what's to come of us? Exemplifies the conviction on either side of this war-- and the danger!

  • 4 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written September 28, 2007

  Chilling

  by Hawns66

  Peter Berg has done it again. He possesses an amazing ability to take situations and locations the majority of the viewing public will never experience and make them accessible. Wonderfully shot, brilliantly edited ... a must see.

  • 4 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written January 17, 2008

  Eh

  by DanaLogic

  With all the big names in this movie it should have been more interesting. I held out hope until the end that it would be get better but it just kinda fizzled out. Maybe rent it. A little too dull to pay $10 for.

  • 8 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written September 29, 2007

  A police movie. With terrorists.

  by hpluz

  In the beginning of the movie, there's a timeline of how Saudi Arabia came to be and how the US has supported it. There's also a little bit of political intrigue, quickly solved by action-man Fleury.
  
  The rest of the movie is almost a cookie-cutter police-buddy movie, with a few sentimental moments, and a big car/gun chase at the end. Except, this time, because they're after terrorists, they get to use bigger guns.
  
  This movie will not tell you anything you don't already know; it will nod a few times to the situation in the Middle East, but in the end, it can be summed up as "An Eye for an Eye leaves Everyone Blind." It's been said before, and it's been said better.
  

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  Written September 29, 2007

  The Kingdom is dumb

  by sdiciple

  The Kingdom can't decide if its an action thriller or political commentary, so it's trite and boring on both counts. And come on - there's going to be a female FBI operative bouncing around Saudi Arabia with no bra? Right. After 108 minutes of embarrassing "foulmouthed-American-wiseguys -show-the- Saudis-how-its-done", they try to tie it up in a bow in the last two minutes with a "We Are the World" platitude gussied up like a big "aha" moment. What a waste of Jamie Foxx and Chris Cooper's talents. Save your money.

  • 4 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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