Review of Kingdom of Heaven (2005) by Sean R — 24 Aug 2012

The Director's Cut is SO much better than the theatrical. An under-rated masterpiece if ever there was one.

This review of Kingdom of Heaven (2005) was written by Sean R on 24 Aug 2012.

Kingdom of Heaven has generally received positive reviews.

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