Over the course of the film, Balian is an expert blacksmith, a top tier swordsman, (despite what a 5 minute lesson might suggest) handed a knighthood as a Baron, given a ticket to the holy land on a boat which is destroyed at sea which only he survives, kills men who in theory should have been more skilled and experienced than he is, given an entire plot of land and people and loyal soldiers, thrown into the good graces of the king and his beautiful sister who both love him right away, given the command of an entire army and castle and even offered the damn throne. (minus the one musical cue stolen from The 13th Warrior which happens for no reason at the most pivotal moment in the film) -But it all came down like a house of cards because Balian is paper thin in personality and everything around him is gifted to him. Kingdom of Heaven had infinite potential in its cast, a backdrop that was cinematic and epic with scenery, and a score that was sweeping. He did what he could with the script, but he's still a part of the problem in the end.) Even through the different versions and edits I have really tried to tell myself this is good film but what I always return to is the failure of the character Balian. This is just a rant about Kingdom of Heaven, and how, over the years, I've strained so hard to like it.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |