good movie in terms of the overall plot, lessons learned, etc. very dramatic and made it feel 'real'. the only drawback was that for being a blacksmith, he took to the new life/role rather quickly. you'd of thought that there would have been more ... (read more) good movie in terms of the overall plot, lessons learned, etc. very dramatic and made it feel 'real'. the only drawback was that for being a blacksmith, he took to the new life/role rather quickly. you'd of thought that there would have been more timidness or unsureness in the new role or what he was even doing.

Theatrical Release: 3/5 Starts
Directors Cut: 5/5 Stars

The theatrical cut id only give 3 stars. why only 3?... Despite its 2 hr 25 minute runtime, the movie is rushed which makes the characters hollow, the battles sometimes disappointing (i say som... (read more) Theatrical Release: 3/5 Starts
Directors Cut: 5/5 Stars

The theatrical cut id only give 3 stars. why only 3?... Despite its 2 hr 25 minute runtime, the movie is rushed which makes the characters hollow, the battles sometimes disappointing (i say sometimes cuz every battle scene is stunning). The actors did a great job, all of them. Ridley Scott did a great job. everyone did a great job at making this an entertaining movie. However, this theatrical release is an extended highlight reel. If you really want to witness the beauty and majesty that this film has to offer, watch the directors cut.

I would give the directors cut 6/5 stars. It is approximately an hour longer (i know, thats 3 and a half hours. long but its worth every second). Basically what the directors cut does is take the flashy exciting battle sequences, which remain largely unchanged minus a few more squirts of sand-soaked blood, and surround them with a deep, thoughtful, meaningful, quality story and characters. You feel for Balian more and more. You come to hate the crusaders seeking power and wealth. Balian is now the hero he was supposed to be in the theatrical release. You understand his trials and tribulations to become the "perfect knight." You choose to be on his side when he crusades for a just cause because you actually care for the man. In this directors cut, the deepest levels of meaning are exposed. It becomes as much a movie about faith, real and honest, as it is a movie of historical fiction.

To be entertained, the theatrical release will do but i fear you will be left thinking that the film did not live up to its potential. The directors cut will solve that. The directors cut shatters potential and is honestly one of the best films i have ever seen.

one star for orlando who had learned some new facial expressions. otherwise quite horrible

Of course Hollywood can't get anything right but it was good and I liked it. Love the battle scenes

Ridley Scott made this one way too long!! I was expecting another Gladiator but this does not cut it. The setting and cinematography is top notch however, as is the costume and props but just wasted i think.

Since we barely know what's at stake -- we're too confused and bored to care -- all this fighting means nothing to us, and yet Scott still hopes to rev us up with it.

An epic about Christian crusaders who happen to be liberal humanists willing to die for the sake of religious tolerance. That's just ... weird.

The movie is distinguished by the uniform excellence of its actors ... Orlando Bloom, in particular ... gives a performance of striking stillness and reserve ...

No one should be offended except, of course, those who like movies that excite the mind as well as the pulse.

A spectacular battle for Jerusalem, as only Ridley Scott could direct.