Three Kings
Three Kings

Three Kings

1999Movie114 minEnglish

A group of American soldiers stationed in Iraq at the end of the Gulf War find a map they believe will take them to a huge cache of stolen Kuwaiti gold hidden near their base, and they embark on a secret mission that's destined to change everything.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic66/100
Google Users78%
Director: David O. RussellGenres: Action, Comedy, Drama, War

Plot Summary

In the aftermath of the Gulf War, four U.S. soldiers decide to steal a large stash of gold that Saddam Hussein has hidden. As they embark on their risky mission, they encounter a variety of challenges, including unexploded mines, hostile Iraqi civilians, and their own conflicting motivations. The soldiers must navigate a dangerous landscape and evade their superiors to achieve their greed-driven goal.

Critical Reception

Three Kings was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its blend of action, dark humor, and social commentary. Critics lauded the performances of its lead actors, the film's stylish direction, and its unique take on the war genre. While some found its tonal shifts jarring, the consensus was that it was a smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious blend of action, satire, and social commentary.
  • The performances, particularly from George Clooney, were a highlight.
  • Some critics found its mix of comedy and serious themes to be uneven.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique blend of genres, finding it entertaining and thought-provoking, though some noted its occasionally jarring tonal shifts.

Fun Fact

Director David O. Russell famously clashed with star George Clooney on set, leading to several reported altercations, though they later worked together again on 'I Heart Huckabees'.

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Gimly

Gimly

_Three Kings_ is not my usual sort of thing, I watched it on the suggestion of a complete stranger, and I don't know that I'll ever watch it again. But I **do** think that it's a good movie, so I'm going to pass that buck and say, that thos...
TyBalsinger

TyBalsinger

A very good movie, based on true events. It's good to see some real humanity still exist today.