Could have been better (Kingdom of Heaven (DVD))

Member Name: trickmirror

Product:	Kingdom of Heaven (DVD)
Date:	29/12/07 (20 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Fun and enjoyable

Disadvantages: Orlando Bloom

Set just before the Crusade of King Richard, this is the tale of how Jersualem was lost to Saladin.

Its a pretty basic story of deception and sword fighting. Its a plesently entertaining film, with some amazing acting from the likes of Jeremy Irons, Eva Green and Edward Norton. However not all the action is that good. Orlando Bloom was rather poor, portraying a more comic and flat performance. This certainly does not work well with the character he is playing, who is supose to be brave and strong. At times when he is supose to be giving a strong noble speach, or words of encouragment, it simply comes off as cheesy.

This aside its still fun to watch, with some fun battle scenes with a rather impressive looking armies. Ridly Scott makes a worthy addition to the growing number of large battle films (Troy, Alexander, 300), but may have done with changing the lead. However if your a fan of Orlando then its thumbs up all round

Summary: A bit flat in parts but held together with the supporting actors