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Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
Not Worth
I would like to comment on this horrible movie, but I feel it is not worth commenting on. Boring beyond belief. How many times did you watch it. One? I watched almost all of the parts during which I was awake. Orlando Bloom may look really nice, but can't act his way out of a paper bag (as the main interest, that is).
Having all these endless battle scenes does not make you really give a damn about the characters or be involved in the story. Lord of the Rings had numerous and fantastic battle scenes, but you loved the characters. Kingdom lacked all these elements. Unless, you love blood and battle gore, save your money
A Thousand Acres (1997)
A Gem of a Film - severely underrated!
Having watched this film years ago, it never faded from my memory. I always thought this was the finest performance by Michelle Pfeiffer that I've seen. But, I am astounded by the number of negative reviews that this film has received. After seeing it once more today, I still think it is powerful, moving and couldn't care less if it is "based loosely on King Lear".
I now realize that this is the greatest performance by Jessica Lange that I've ever seen - and she has had accolades for much shallower efforts.
A Thousand Acres is complex, human, vibrant and immensely moving, but surely doesn't present either of the primary female leads with any touch of glamour or "sexiness". I don't think this is well received in these times.
Perhaps one reason for this film's underwhelming response lies in the fact that the writer (Jane Smiley(, screenplay (Laura Jones), and director (Jocelhyn Moorehouse) are all women. I know that, in my younger days, I wouldn't have read a book written by a woman. I didn't focus on this fact until years later.
If you haven't seen this movie or gave it a chance in the past, try watching it anew. Maybe you are ready for it.