I was very disappointed in a number of aspects of this movie. First, since we're now in the 21st Century, let's present both sides of an issue and let people decide. This movie fails. The Crusades are presented as solely due to a desire for 'fame, fortune, and power' on the part of the Crusaders. No mention is made of the earlier invasions of Europe on the part of Muslims.
Leaving this aside, though, Kingdom of Heaven has some very serious flaws.
*** CONTAINS SPOILERS*** - Just how does Balian become a knight? Knighthood wasn't an overnight process- it was taught from childhood. Swordsmanship, wearing of armor, horsemanship and other areas took years to learn.
Leaving this aside, though, Kingdom of Heaven has some very serious flaws.
*** CONTAINS SPOILERS*** - Just how does Balian become a knight? Knighthood wasn't an overnight process- it was taught from childhood. Swordsmanship, wearing of armor, horsemanship and other areas took years to learn.
- OK, let me understand this. The ship sinks and Balian somehow, while unconscious, manages to hold onto a sword.
- Even more unlikely, the ship sinks and there just happens to be a section large enough to hold a horse, which somehow manages to reach land upright.
- The Muslim forces somehow manage to build multiple ballistas in what appears to be the space of HOURS?! - While the Knights Templar certainly DID exist, they weren't near the force (in terms of numbers) portrayed in the movie.
- When Balian returned to France, why wasn't he arrested for the MURDER of the priest? End of spoilers** All in all, a disappointing movie. Glad I didn't pay 'full price' for it, and one I won't be adding to my collection.
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