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Summary: I Was Shocked
Review: Let's face it, a line up of George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and Ice Cube doesn't scream great movie. However, after seeing Three Kings, I guess I was wrong. This is a fantastic movie. The story is very original, at first I thought it was going to be a Kelly's Heroes ripoff. The characters and their interaction with one another is fabulous. Easily one of the best pictures of 1999.
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Summary: Pretty Lame
Review: This movie was pretty boring for an action flick. It starts off ok, and the first hour or so is entertaining, and then it just goes completely downhill. The special effects are pretty good, and there is some intrigue, but it's not enough. If you do not expect much, you may like it.
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Summary: Incredible!
Review: This is definately one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. It's got something for everybody: action, comedy, and drama. The acting was terrific, especially by the hilarious Spike Jonze as Conrad Vig. I laughed out loud several times and came close to tears a few times also. It gets better with each viewing. Once the price goes down fot the VHS I plan on making it a permanent part of my collection.
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Summary: Very Good Film
Review: Three Kings is a very interesting film. It is the type of film that somewhat defies description. At times it is hilarious, and at times it is incredibly sad. If you like films that challenge the norm in film making then this one is for you. However, if you are looking for a war film in the mold of noble WWII films or depressing Vietnam films, Three Kings is neither.
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Summary: PRETTY DECENT
Review: THREE KINGS was much better than you would think given the premise of "lost Kuwait gold" and the eclectic casting of Clooney; Cube; Marky Mark-Diggler and Spike Jonz-Coppola. The acting was very good(Wahlberg has developed into a fine actor-thank God he stopped rapping!) and the story had enough twists to keep itoriginal and realistic. It will probably go down as THE Persian Gulf "war" movie (if that means anything). It isn't, in my opinion, the greatest film since sliced bread as some critics have stated, but it is very good and worth 1 hour and 55 minutes of your life.
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Summary: Catch-22, Slaughter House 5, and M.A.S.H. in the Gulf
Review: This story will be told over and over again, yet it will always be relevant. War is hell, the military is a bunch of brain-dead morons, and America will do whatever it needs to do to protect its interests.
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Summary: A Magnificent "Royal" Blend.....In The Top 5 Of 1999
Review: I went to see Three Kings, frankly, because there was nothing else playing. I came out mesmerized. The movie weaves together storylines and blends them masterfully, keeping you entertained with a mix of comedy and action while not classifying as a shoot-em-up action flick. Wahlberg, Clooney, and Ice Cube deliver what for all of them is probably the best performance of their career. The clever way it was filmed, which was quite Blair Witch Project-esque (but in a classy way), brings you into the action. Not only does it keep you entertained, in some way, shape, and form, the movie intertwines moral values and a surprisingly poignant ending. This also helps to shed light on the second forgotten war, and shows the effect on the inhabitants; one of the first times this has been done. A catchy, offbeat, impeccable blend of humor, morals, and action, "Three Kings" sets the standard for Gulf movies, and stakes its claim in the Top 5 of 99.
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Summary: The Paragon of War Movies
Review: I personally think that this movie is the paragon of the war movie pedistal and that is on VHS. This Movie on DVD yeilds the best color technology and the best sound technology and when you add a killer plot to that you have the perfect veiwing experience. I suggest this DVD for anyone looking for a breathtaking viewing experience.
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Summary: Three Kings = Three Strikes
Review: I heard so much good press about this movie, and when I finally watched it, I was extremely disappointed. Let me get one thing out of the way first before I begin my complaining - the look of the movie with its use of a special film treatment is very unique and gives the movie a look and feel that is perfect for the setting. Unfortunately the look and feel set me up to expect a solid plot with great action. The movie basically seemed like a lame bank heist movie set in the desert with soldiers instead of stereotypical thieves. (It would be interesting to count the number of movies and t.v. shows with a plot of stealing gold.) I thought the acting of the three main actors (Clooney, Cube and Marky Mark) was actually pretty good, but the writing of the movie seemed to put these actors in a boring slow crawl from the beginning to the end. Even when I think the director wanted me to get excited, I felt bored since it seemed like it took forever for anything to happen. This is one of those movies people will rate high when it first comes out because of the star power, but a movie that no movie fan will ever remember again after 5-6 months.
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Summary: Another great war/anti-war movie
Review: When I first saw the previews for this movie I rolled my eyes as it looked like a mediocre reworking of "Kelly's Heroes". First impressions can be (and often are) quite wrong. Though not as terrifying as "Saving Private Ryan" or lyric as "The Thin Red Line", "Three Kings" does a fantastic job of focusing the camera eye on the horrors of modern war. However the movie does maintain a sense of humor and does not get to heavy, even when criticizing U.S. strategic choices at the end of the Gulf War. There are great performances from all of the actors and the cinematography is...unique to say the least. A great addition to any war-film buff's collection.
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