Three Kings

Well I am in a positive mood. So I thought I would do a positive review about a movie I positively enjoyed. One I am positive you will like as well.

Over this last week end, as I always do, I bought so some previously viewed DVD's. One film I picked up was Three Kings:

"In the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War, 4 soldiers set out to steal gold that was stolen from Kuwait, but they discover people who desperately need their help."

This film is a great blend of action, comedy, drama, and politics. Smartly written and shot. I saw it when it first came out in 1999. But found its subject matter more relevant today. I think both liberal, conservative, pro-Bush and anti-Bush will enjoy it. Because in the end, it's about people from different walks of life dealing with a crappy situation that has no easy fix.

Mark Wahlberg, George Clooney, and Ice-Cube make up the starring cast. They all play their roles very well.

The opening scene will make you laugh and maybe feel ashamed for having done so. But it is a great start to a movie that realizes the absurdity of the situation with out getting all Michael Moore on you. I found it strangely patriotic because it demonstrates what we as Americans are capable of. Both good and bad. Also, with out being preachy, through Mark Wahlbergs interrogation by an Iraqi solider, shows how similar we all are. Its not afraid to laugh at itself or take itself to serious, even though the subject matter is. Levity while dealing with heavy topics is hard to do in film. There is a fine line of being propaganda or just being absurd. Three Kings never crosses that, stays on point, and still entertains.

If you like Platoon, Black Hawk Down, Full Metal Jacket, or even Behind Enemy Lines. This flick belongs on your shelf.