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The Kingdom
2007 110 min Germany, United States of America, United Kingdom R 18+
★6.6
Thriller, Action, Drama
Director: Peter Berg
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Description
A team of U.S. government agents is sent to investigate the bombing of an American facility in the Middle East.
Budget:
$70M
US Gross:
$47.54M
Worldwide:
$86.66M
Starring
Jamie Foxx
Actor
Chris Cooper
Actor
Jennifer Garner
Actor
Awards
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2008
— Best Stunt Ensemble
Key opinion
The Kingdom is a polarizing action thriller that combines high-octane, technically proficient combat sequences with a geopolitical premise. While many praise Peter Berg's realistic, Michael Mann-inspired visual style and attempts at nuance, others criticize the film for falling into jingoistic tropes and implausible, over-the-top heroics.
| Direction | The film features visceral, high-impact action sequences and sound design that draw frequent, favorable comparisons to Michael Mann's work. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography effectively uses a gritty, handheld, documentary-style aesthetic to establish the atmosphere of the Middle Eastern setting. | |
| Theme | The portrayal of the U.S.-Saudi relationship is divisive: some see a balanced, complex look at cultural friction, while others perceive it as pro-American propaganda or a superficial 'White Savior' narrative. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is inconsistent, alternating between procedural investigative scenes and explosive, blockbuster-style combat that many find implausible. | |
| Acting | The performances are viewed as functional and professional, though reviewers generally agree they lack depth and are secondary to the film's spectacle. |