Product reviewsThree Kings (DVD, 2000, Special Edition Letterboxed)

Shows what Modern War Really is

It's hard to really adequately describe this movie. Let me try.

For starters, in spite of the advertisements, it's not merely a remake of "Kelly's Heroes". Yes, we are in a postwar situation, where a bunch of Americans are trying to "recover" gold stolen by the enemy, but that's the end of the similarities.

"Three Kings" does an excellent job of showing just how gonzo modern warfare has become. You've got unemployed reservists going to the Middle East for kicks fighting Saddam, who uses gas attacks, electric shock torture and other atrocities to fight the rebels. Thrown in the mix are a U.S.-educated Iraqi whose businesses were destroyed by the Americans, a bunch of rebels and refugees living in bunkers, a CNN-type correspondent facing the threat of younger reporters, and Mark Wahlberg's character finding a cell phone in the Iraqi bunker and using it to call his wife in the U.S.

The movie is extremely funny at times, graphically violent at times, but always on target. It provides a lot of insight into how non-Americans view the U.S. I cannot think of another major movie which showed people in a third-world country as modern people without patronizing. Even the soldiers shooting at our heros, gassing the refugees, and torturing Mark Wahlberg's character are shown as human beings.

Somehow this movie got lost last year amongst all the hype for "American Beauty". "Three Kings" looks to have much more staying power. George Clooney continues to shine in yet another under-appreciated performance. For somebody with a Hollywood legacy, he really seems to have pushed some of the wrong buttons in Hollywood. I cannot think of any other explanation for why he has yet to achieve the acclaim his performances deserve.Read full review...

Fasten your seat belts, this movie rocks

An excellent action movie filled with thrills & spills! George clooney is the lead & does a great job. His co stars also contribute with great performances. The story line is a solid scenario & is fast paced with action. Their are times when you will be at the edge of your seat in the many action scenes. This is one movie that you will not regret buying.Read full review...

three kings

great movie with great leading role actors. some very emotional war scenes in this dealing with the affects of war on civilians. funny movie at times, but it really paints a decent picture about war. especially a war where not even the american troops know why they are fighting, or whom. go see it, you wont be dissappointed in the least bit.Read full review...

Good movie with a good message

Great movie where "doing the right thing" triumphs over personal gain.

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More than it appears to be...

While this movie is advertised as a get-rich-quick ops by bored US soldiers during the last days of the Gulf War, it has a lot of surprises, as they look at the war and it's aftermath with open eyes and reluctantly open hearts. They change thier plans along the way to rescue a few civilians, and end up taking part in a life-and-death caravan to save the people they have met along the way of procuring their riches. It's a little graphic at times, but there is a great sense of humor throughout and enjoyable to the very end!Read full review...

great plot to an old war classic

mine was heavily water damaged, which only affected the case
great plot to an old war classic

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APPROPRIATE.

GREAT MOVIE; FUNNY AND TEARFUL. M.

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Three Kings

Fantastic

Not worth my time!

Boring!!

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Great Movie

Very good realistic action movie. Clooney Wahlberg and Cube did a grand stand performance as soldiers in this one. It has a common sense plot that inspires unity, compassion for man kind and great action scenes. Thumbs up.Read full review...