very politically astute for a heist film and very tragic for a comedy. i was quite amazed by what it turned into - this could not have been made post 9/11, especially since mark wahlberg’s character would have stopped 9/11
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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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Shocked at how many times I almost cried during this movie! Especially shocked that Mark Wahlberg was the one that got me closest! I'll never forgive him for this. His greatest transgression. Everything I'd wanna say was said by this review!
I decided to move this up to a full five-star rating because there's really nothing I can think of that I don't love about it. It's not an absolutely perfect film, but in terms of fantastic performances, cinematography, score, editing, pacing and the perfect blend of action/comedy/drama; it's an exceptional one where no faults have any effect on my overall experience with it.
Common questions
What is Three Kings about?+
Set in the immediate aftermath of the 1991 Gulf War, the film follows a group of four American soldiers who discover a map leading to a hidden cache of stolen Kuwaiti gold near their base.
Who directed Three Kings?+
The film was directed by David O. Russell and released in 1999.
Is Three Kings a comedy?+
It is a dark comedy that blends satirical political commentary with war and action elements.
