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Stylized Humorous Suspenseful Witty Thought Provoking Biting
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Treasure Hunt Moral Dilemma Anti War Escapades Military Mind and Soul Society Chaos and Mayhem more...
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Drama War Comedy
Time/Period:
20th Century 90s Gulf War
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Iraq Middle East Battle Zone Desert
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Award Winner Critically Acclaimed
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Three Kings, 1999

Starring: George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube, Spike Jonze

Directed by: David O. Russell

Written by: David O. Russell

Language: English, Arabic

Country: USA, Australia

Runtime: 114 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:7.2

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Three Kings can be described as stylized, biting, and thought provoking. The plot revolves around a moral dilemma, a treasure hunt, and anti-war themes. Its comic aspect comes from dark humor. Three Kings's main genres are drama, war, and comedy. In terms of style, it is surreal. In approach, it is realistic. Three Kings is set, at least in part, in a battlezone and in the desert. It is located in Iraq. It takes place during the Gulf War. Three Kings has received attention for being an award winner and critically acclaimed. Note that it involves strong violent content, sexual content, and profanity.

Summary of Three Kings

David O. Russell makes his entry into the major studio big leagues with the electric war dramedy THREE KINGS. The politically charged script, based on a fictional story by John Ridley, is a sly reworking of KELLY'S HEROES, and concerns four Gulf War soldiers who discover a map that may lead to an enormous stash of gold bullion. Russell gives actors George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube, and Spike Jonze a chance to shine, in roles that step outside the usual cinematic clichés and enable them to create human, believable characters, resulting in one of 1999's most exciting, original, and underrated motion pictures.

Details

Language:	English, Arabic
Country:	USA, Australia
Release date:	27 September 1999
Runtime:	114 min

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George Clooney

as Archie Gates

Mark Wahlberg

as Troy Barlow

Ice Cube

as Chief Elgin

Spike Jonze

as Conrad Vig

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Ice Cube, George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg in Three Kings (1999)

George Clooney as Special Forces Captain Archie Gates in Three Kings (1999)

George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg in Three Kings (1999)

George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and Ice Cube in Three Kings (1999)

George Clooney, Ice Cube and Mark Wahlberg in Three Kings (1999)

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Film.com

A biting satire of military myopia and political double-dealing -- possibly the best wartime comedy since Robert Altman's "M*A*S*H." Full Review

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by: Sean Means

Salon.com

One of the most exciting Hollywood action films in years, and the best Vietnam movie since "Apocalypse Now." Full Review

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by: Andrew O'Hehir

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Shows how Al Quaida wishes U.S. troops were, but not how they really are. Only funny if you hate democracy and hate this country. Avoid this flick like you avoid bad breath; it sucks the life out of you. Read and rate it

04.March.2011
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by: Dale Williams
Dale Williams rated this movie0/10

I totally expected to not enjoy this film. It takes a while for the film to settle in and find its pace, but once it does, your hooked. Be warned, this is a war film. It containa a, shall we say, unique explanation of what a bullet does to you upon... Read and rate it

08.October.2009
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by: SwampyFox
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