Kingdom of Heaven

Name: Kingdom of Heaven
Genre: Drama, Action, Adventure, History, War
Released: 2005-05-03
Cast: Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Jeremy Irons, David Thewlis, Ghassan Massoud

2005 | 144 min | Drama, Action, Adventure, History, War

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (39% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Intense.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 24 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.