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Plot: In the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War, 4 soldiers set out to steal gold that was stolen from Kuwait, but they discover people who desperately need their help.
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MCT:August 30, 2008Pretty sick movie, it was good that this movie what about the war that has been going on for years, but it still manage to be funny and serious through out the movie. George clooney mark whalberg and ice cube were all awesome.
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MCT:August 23, 2008
A very good movie. Not the best I've ever seen but it gets the job done. Wahlberg shows here why he is a good actor. Clooney again is cool as can be, while Ice Cube is the religious black guy. Spike Jonze is pretty funny as the dumb hick, while Jamie Kennedy is one of the most bizarre characters I've ever seen. The violence is well done and it is very stylish. Just nothing too mind blowing, except the director is a big douchebag.
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MCT:August 5, 2008Not a bad movie, I think it could have used more action and less lets escort the refugees or what not
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MCT:July 24, 2008
Graphic film of war and violence. It has a good theme you don't find out till the end. Wasn't for me though.
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MCT:July 20, 2008The traits, back stabbing & brutallity of war. Brilliant film but you need a good stomach to watch it. I'm into films like this one so i give it two thumbs up!
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MCT:July 19, 2008
Plays really oddly now that we're back in Iraq. I wish Ice Cube did more real movies. Not as funny as I'd hoped. Still a nice story, though I didn't think shot selection was anything remarkable.
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MCT:June 21, 2008
This is about 4 soldiers who find a map to gold that Iraq stole from Kuwait. The map was found in an Iraqi prisoner's butthole. The movie isn't very serious. It has some funny lines and some hairy situations. It's a pretty good movie and fun to watch.
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MCT:June 19, 2008Really would love to see this! It seems like a great story; with some fantastic actors such as Mark Wahlberg.. So hopefully someday soon I'll get to watch it ;) I'm going on a MARK WAHLBERG craze :O
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MCT:June 15, 2008
Based on true story, this is an action movie about three soldiers who seek treasure for themselves at the end of the Gulf war. But they are torn between their own gain and saving refugees. Lots of action and good soundtrack.
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MCT:June 10, 2008
This movie was pretty good with a lot of great scenes. The plot was good and the acting was impressive.
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MCT:June 9, 2008
It is a decent film but it could have been better i suppose. Ice Cube is good and the actors are also good.
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MCT:June 3, 2008
"Bush told the people to rise up against Saddam. They thought they'd have our support. They don't. Now they're getting slaughtered!"
Three Kings is a rare contemporary war film that will satisfy the action junkies in addition to those looking for a more emotional experience. One of the film's most admirable qualities is the absence of drawn out political mumbo jumbo. In its place the filmmakers have opted to focus on the soldiers and their situation in the desert during the first Television War (i.e. the first Gulf War). It's a fitting and triumphant portrait that acts as an absorbing character study containing a commendable balance of drama and action.
Three Kings delivers a potent anti-war message. The film does not begin with the announcement of war, but soldiers celebrating its conclusion before coming to grips with its consequences. The film examines the impact of the media in the warzone: images and propaganda that the gullible American public were fed. With America under the rule of George Bush Snr. there is little wonder why the war suffered from such poor regulations. Just think...this is a man that actually said "I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them". Yes, he truly said that.
Anyway, David O. Russell's Three Kings is a film split into two phases: the first phase is about a group of bored American soldiers planning to steal some gold, with the second phase concerning the American soldiers witnessing the consequences of their decisions and actions. Major Archie Gates (Clooney) is looking forward to his retirement in a couple of weeks as he is disgusted with the war. Troy Barlow (Wahlberg), Chief Elgin (Cube) and Conrad Vig (Jonze) are three bored soldiers under the command of Gates who discover a map detailing the location of stolen gold. Greed getting the better of them, the four plan to venture out into the desert with the intention of stealing the gold for themselves. In theory it's a simple plan, but troubles ensue in its execution. The soldiers soon realise that the war (that they have been told is over) is still deeply in progress with Saddam Hussein's Iraqi soldiers now attacking the civilian population. With the civilians facing slaughter and eradication, the four men rise to the heroic challenge.
Director David O. Russell has created a very different war movie. Russell wanted to make every bullet count and he completes this objective. On that note, the cinematography and editing is outstanding. Early in the movie the character played by George Clooney talks about the effect of a single bullet when it penetrates the body. In so many other combat-oriented war movies we see characters firing off endless amounts of random ammunition. Three Kings makes the audience sincerely comprehend everyone who is shot - even the nameless grunts. There are a few unique images in the film as we see the interior damage of a bullet. Not entirely graphic by any means (seems like something from a simple documentary), but it really hits home. This is a tremendously effective cinematic device. A good creative decision for sure; however it occasionally overwhelms the story. Instead of being immersed in the events, the audience knows that it's a movie.
My interest in Three Kings was originally fired up when I looked at the cast list, with George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and Ice Cube portraying the central characters. George Clooney rarely, if ever, churns out a faulty product. He hits all the right notes with this film. He proves that he is something much more than just a sex symbol. Mark Wahlberg is deep and engaging in his role. Credit must also go to Ice Cube for his best performance to date. It's a shame that Ice Cube's career soon went down the drain after his sublime performance here. A notable fact is that although the film's title refers to three characters, there are in fact four central protagonists (the fourth being portrayed remarkably by Spike Jonze).
Three Kings is a film with heart and action. Flawed only marginally in its script department, this is a solid film about war and men's actions during war. No gross exaggerations are present. -
MCT:June 1, 2008
I enjoyed it though it looks like a patchwork to me:funny and full of action at times,too dramatic,realistic and disturbing at others.It was well acted, there was a great interaction between the actors ,it has some fine visuals but I felt it tries too hard to be a meaningfull movie with a humanitarian message.It would have worked much better as a satire without this hotchpotch of genres... And I didn't like that 'internal organs' scene,it was too CSI-like to me,totally unnecessary and out of place.
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MCT:May 18, 2008
What a good action movie this is ! I'ts also funny and sad at the time. I like the part when they break the cease-fire and fight with the other soldiers.
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MCT:May 14, 2008
Mark Wahlberg should have won an oscar for his performance in this film. And the writer of the screenplay for giving him the part. And the cinematographer for the unique look of the film.
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MCT:May 3, 2008
Great movie. Good gunfights, good explosions. The whitewashed colors were very good and added something to the film, though I could have done without the slow-motion scenes. Probably Ice Cube's best movie, incidentally. Mark Wahlberg was alright too.
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MCT:May 1, 2008
Before seeing this I didn't really have a clue about this movie. Seeing George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and Ice Cube together made me think that there's no point in reading what it was about, the cast and perhaps even the name gave me a feeling that this would be a great movie no doubt about it.
And ..I was right! Its totally in your face action combined with its originality and humour was fantastic. It really suited the roles that the 'Three Kings' had. If you love war movies or you're just one for action films then this one is for you, if you like George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg or Ice Cube (or even better ..all three!) then you'll enjoy it even more.
Its one of those films where you can connect really well to the characters. It shows in depth all about each character and each scene shows their emotions really well. It even reflects when someone dies, the passion shown by the actors (especially Mark Wahlberg) gives it a new edge and I certainly felt sad in several parts of this movie.
Again I will say fantastic cast choices, this is one of those movies you really should see to call yourself a George Clooney/Mark Wahlberg fan. -
MCT:April 30, 2008
Yes well, you take gold, lots of it and you put the US army somewhere near it and you get the Three Kings. Funny yes, but without being soulless.
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MCT:April 10, 2008
Pretty much fulfil all my satisfactions. (for example the genre, actors, and music) Though there's something missing.
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MCT:April 8, 2008
Loved this. A tad bit too much on the CSI type effects though if you ask me. Totally funny & dramatic at the same time.
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MCT:April 7, 2008
Wahlberg, Ice Cube, and Clooney all have great parts. The movie itself is classically funny at parts, but shows the horrors of war as well. In my opinion, this is the best movie I have seen about Operation Desert Storm. It's worth watching and owning!
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MCT:April 3, 2008
Wow, this is another one that went under the radar. Definitely one of the better war movies with an actual interesting plot. Clooney, Wahlberg, and Cube give a strong performance with a title that implies three kings.
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