Three Kings

Name: Three Kings
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Comedy, War
Released: October 1, 1999
Duration: 114 min
Rating: 82
Cast: George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg

1999

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: October 1, 1999 | R

Starring: George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg

Summary: A small group of adventurous American soldiers (Clooney, Whalberg, Ice Cube, Jonze) in Iraq at the end of the Gulf War is determined to steal a huge cache of gold reputed to be hidden somewhere near their desert base. Finding a map they believe will take them to the gold, the soldiers embark on a journey that leads to unexpectedA small group of adventurous American soldiers (Clooney, Whalberg, Ice Cube, Jonze) in Iraq at the end of the Gulf War is determined to steal a huge cache of gold reputed to be hidden somewhere near their desert base. Finding a map they believe will take them to the gold, the soldiers embark on a journey that leads to unexpected discoveries, enabling them to rise to a heroic challenge that drastically changes their lives. (Warner Brothers)… Expand

Director: David O. Russell

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Drama, Comedy, War

Rating: R

Runtime: 114 min

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Ann Hornaday

This audacious hybrid of cinematic styles is pure entertainment. Read full review

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David Ansen

Blackly funny, unafraid to shift emotional gears from farce to horror, peppered with spectacular action. Read full review

Desson Thomson

Enormously entertaining. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

Impossible to resist. Read full review

Paula Nechak

As entertaining as it is a viable, political message destined to make viewers rethink their stance on war. Read full review

Michael Wilmington

A genre movie with an agenda that's too packed. Inevitably, some of the many balls it's juggling get dropped -- (but it's) one of the most entertaining and original actioners in several years. Read full review

Janet Maslin

It isn't nearly as successful a showcase for this filmmaker's extraordinary talents. Read full review

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dogii

Oct 9, 2016

This movie, although starts out as a buddy cop style movie, really hits me as the characters become more and more human as the story progresses. I definitely recommend people watch this movie.

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

KennedyB.

Jun 13, 2006

The 3rd best film of 1999(next to American Beauty and Magnolia).

2 of 2 users found this helpful

chicagopiano

Oct 21, 2011

Not for those who don't like politics. I enjoyed the original story, the acting was alright and it has just enough action to keep things exciting. Definitely worth watching, I would say not a popcorn flick.

12 of 14 users found this helpful122

sethw

Nov 7, 2005

Damn good movie. interesting and different. probably to much so for some people.

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Scorpion

Nov 20, 2013

The Gulf War was a total waste of time and money, but we all know what it is interesting about this movie surrounded by stars and known direction, is how it exposes issues such as greed, sacrifice, comedy and action as realistically and moving, even if sometimes he is a bit inconsistent inThe Gulf War was a total waste of time and money, but we all know what it is interesting about this movie surrounded by stars and known direction, is how it exposes issues such as greed, sacrifice, comedy and action as realistically and moving, even if sometimes he is a bit inconsistent in transit and wants to spend time with dubious quality between pure drama and black humor, but other than that he and a lot of fun and their performances are very charismatic cat, especially from Clooney.… Expand

3 of 5 users found this helpful32

alejandro970

Oct 6, 2019

Updated version of The man who would be king (almost). About three marines in the Gulf War who shall retrieve a cargo of gold and protect as heroes a bunch of insurgents. The bond of comedy and action makes it worth the effort for va weekend.

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

Spangle

Jul 21, 2014

Overall, this one is a pretty good film. George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube, and Spike Jonze, are all good here and really help this film out. The direction from David O. Russell was also very good and gave this one a unique feel. Many war films do not really have character developmentOverall, this one is a pretty good film. George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube, and Spike Jonze, are all good here and really help this film out. The direction from David O. Russell was also very good and gave this one a unique feel. Many war films do not really have character development and this one did not have a ton, but it at least had some to let us know the motivation behind the main characters' actions. However, the narrative slacks at times and can be a tad boring at times for my liking and even when it was not, I was never fully gripped by what was happening. It was certainly interesting enough, but the plot was a tad too outlandish and predictable for me to fully enjoy it. Now, the film is still entertaining and is still very well made and well acted, so I can see why it got the praise it did. However, this one was just not fully for me, though it was still a pretty good film in my eyes.… Expand

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