Kingdom of Heaven 4K 2005 DC

This is a medieval epic that tells the events between the second and third crusades in the 12th century. Since this is a drama with a bias toward historicism, I'll start with the plot. Perhaps, almost all the disadvantages of the movie come from its plot. The attempt at historicism for the picture played a cruel joke, for most of the historical moments and facts are mixed in a chaotic order and flavored with fiction, which served as a basis for criticism. But, if you look at the picture as a work independent of history, it is good. And I still believe that such films play an important role in popularizing history. For even though they are inconsistent with this or that historical event, they entice the viewer to study this period independently, and then he will realize what was wrong in the film and get new knowledge.

Operator's work and musical accompaniment correspond to the level of the picture. Color correction contributes to immersion into the atmosphere, though not close, but close to that time period and place of action.

The main advantage of the movie and the reason for its success are the characters. They are well-described, charismatic and “alive” personalities, played by no less talented people from the cast. Let them not be chosen everywhere in the best way, but it was enough to acquire the status of a cult movie.

Yes, it's a beautiful picture that took a lot of effort and time, but the script knocks the ground out from under the movie's feet with its “historicity” on the verge of fiction. The film is accused of belletrization of historical events for a reason. However, despite all the minuses, it came out decent and interesting, especially the director's version. I'm not a fan of the Middle Ages, but more of antiquity or new times, but I still liked it.