Review of The Kingdom (2007) by Brandonw — 24 Jan 2008
It was a good action flick. The reviews I read that say "0" are prejudiced at best. It's an action flick; it's not a deep, artistic film. Every film can't be. I'm a big fan of deep, intelligent movies, but sometimes I want to see a good action flick.
Those of you complaining because it didn't lean properly to your overly self-conscious anti-American views need to get some perspective. I'm a Middle Eastern analyst and a friend of many Arabs.
This film addressed the issue of terrorism fairly well, although somewhat simplistically. Yes, there's the revenge angle that's underlying in the film. I felt, however, that the positive work between the Faris and Fluery was more apparent, as it should have been.
Americans need to see that there are a lot of positive people in the Middle East just as there are in America. Not every American is arrogant and self-centered, and not all Saudis (or Arabs in general) are terrorists or anti-progression.
They want 3 square meals and a hot bed just like we do. Good flick...no Oscar nominee, but a good flick.
This review of The Kingdom (2007) was written by Brandonw on 24 Jan 2008.
The Kingdom has generally received positive reviews.
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