THE KINGDOM, A Must for PQ fanatics! - Blu-ray Forum

Roland1919 · 01-12-2009, 05:09 PM

My neighbor has been bugging me for a while to watch this movie exclaiming, "Dude, its one of the best Blu-Rays out." After the first 10 Minutes I was hooked, not only is the PQ top notch but the movie itself turned out to be a very good movie with good performances by Fox, Garner and the guy from BREECH (Can't come up with his name right now). Anyway, I noticed that not too many of our members reviewed this movie including myself. If you haven't seen it, que it up and see it. This movie definitely went under my radar but after watching it I realized that this is a, "MUST OWN".

Blu Titan · 01-12-2009, 05:11 PM

This one is on my wishlist. I have not seen the movie, and I have been patiently waiting for a sale. Great to read about the PQ!

wormraper · 01-12-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Roland1919

My neighbor has been bugging me for a while to watch this movie exclaiming, "Dude, its one of the best Blu-Rays out." After the first 10 Minutes I was hooked, not only is the PQ top notch but the movie itself turned out to be a very good movie with good performances by Fox, Garner and the guy from BREECH (Can't come up with his name right now). Anyway, I noticed that not too many of our members reviewed this movie including myself. If you haven't seen it, que it up and see it. This movie definitely went under my radar but after watching it I realized that this is a, "MUST OWN".

agreed, I have the HD DVD version (Identical pq) and it's a stunner of a movie. Not only technically but the plot had me and my 3 friends hooked from beginning to end. Very intense

Another_Dude · 01-12-2009, 05:13 PM

Saw it in the theater and own it on Blu, great film but I'm into that Michael Mann-ish/Saudi Arabia/Jennifer Garner all sweaty thing.

The explosions, car wrecks, and apartment shootout have some nice ear candy.

Chris Cooper might be the actor you're thinking of.

eta: Jason Bateman also does a great job on this film.

opterasis · 01-12-2009, 05:24 PM

I absolutely love this movie. I passed it over so many times at blockbuster on dvd until someone kept telling me I had to see it, so I finally caved and rented it. It was a day 1 blu purchase for me.

davidxiphoid · 01-12-2009, 05:26 PM

awesome movie! And the last 20 minutes may be one of the most intense endings I have ever seen. I have this on order from amazon and can't wait to check it on BLU.

Roland1919 · 01-12-2009, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Another_Dude

Saw it in the theater and own it on Blu, great film but I'm into that Michael Mann-ish/Saudi Arabia/Jennifer Garner all sweaty thing.

The explosions, car wrecks, and apartment shootout have some nice ear candy.

Chris Cooper might be the actor you're thinking of.

eta: Jason Bateman also does a great job on this film.

Quote:

Originally Posted by opterasis

I absolutely love this movie. I passed it over so many times at blockbuster on dvd until someone kept telling me I had to see it, so I finally caved and rented it. It was a day 1 blu purchase for me.

YES, I forgot how sharp the AQ is. DIALOGUE over FX is excellent, great separation.
YES I kept passing it too. It may just be the best kept secret on Blu-Ray, AMAZON, put this one on sale! Please!

Sky_Captain · 01-12-2009, 05:55 PM

I gladly double-dipped on this one. The soundtrack is ferocious in places.

Rhylliam · 01-12-2009, 05:56 PM

The Kingdom was the first HD film I rented, and ya... fantastic.

alienofwar · 01-12-2009, 06:06 PM

Amazon.com is selling this title for $20.00. That's a good price if you ask me.

Jimbo976 · 01-12-2009, 06:09 PM

I saw this one on HD-DVD and was very impressed with the PQ of it. The story is pretty good as well but I am holding off buying it for now. I would likely pick it up for 1/2 price someday.

NJ_RAMS_FAN · 01-12-2009, 06:17 PM

this was a blind buy for me and I'm happy I got it..

nice movie

jkwest · 01-12-2009, 06:17 PM

One of the best endings of all time...so realistic and haunting...

borninusa · 01-12-2009, 06:17 PM

Very CSI-ish (only in the military)
But still, a good way to spend a couple of hours.

ssmith3046 · 01-12-2009, 06:18 PM

Really good flic. Chris Cooper is great in anything he does. I still have my old HD DVD copy so I'll just to hang on to it. I would love to see Lone Star on blu.

Spymaster · 01-12-2009, 06:25 PM

I actually fell asleep halfway through this (on satellite TV) cos it was boring and didn't seem to be going anywhere. Was the ending good?

ManUtd · 01-12-2009, 06:25 PM

Good to know, I'll be picking up this one.

Roland1919 · 01-12-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by alienofwar

Amazon.com is selling this title for $20.00. That's a good price if you ask me.

I'm heading there now...Thanks.

Hedchekr · 01-12-2009, 07:51 PM

I am going to have to get this movie I forgot about it. Going to Amazon now to add to my list.

Mobe1969 · 01-12-2009, 08:12 PM

Always good to see Jennifer Garner kicking ass and not taking names. I was cheering at the end.

I got it at Amazon Market place in a two pack with Jarhead for around $21. It was legit. Even with the expensive international postage it was a good buy

01-12-2009, 05:09 PM	#1
Roland1919 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:25	THE KINGDOM, A Must for PQ fanatics! My neighbor has been bugging me for a while to watch this movie exclaiming, "Dude, its one of the best Blu-Rays out." After the first 10 Minutes I was hooked, not only is the PQ top notch but the movie itself turned out to be a very good movie with good performances by Fox, Garner and the guy from BREECH (Can't come up with his name right now). Anyway, I noticed that not too many of our members reviewed this movie including myself. If you haven't seen it, que it up and see it. This movie definitely went under my radar but after watching it I realized that this is a, "MUST OWN".

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01-12-2009, 05:11 PM	#2
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	This one is on my wishlist. I have not seen the movie, and I have been patiently waiting for a sale. Great to read about the PQ!

01-12-2009, 05:13 PM	#4
Another_Dude Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:8	Saw it in the theater and own it on Blu, great film but I'm into that Michael Mann-ish/Saudi Arabia/Jennifer Garner all sweaty thing. The explosions, car wrecks, and apartment shootout have some nice ear candy. Chris Cooper might be the actor you're thinking of. eta: Jason Bateman also does a great job on this film.

01-12-2009, 05:24 PM	#5
opterasis Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:6	I absolutely love this movie. I passed it over so many times at blockbuster on dvd until someone kept telling me I had to see it, so I finally caved and rented it. It was a day 1 blu purchase for me.

01-12-2009, 05:26 PM	#6
davidxiphoid Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:I live in D.C. Blu-ray collection:88 Trading Score:47	awesome movie! And the last 20 minutes may be one of the most intense endings I have ever seen. I have this on order from amazon and can't wait to check it on BLU.

01-12-2009, 05:55 PM	#8
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	I gladly double-dipped on this one. The soundtrack is ferocious in places.

01-12-2009, 05:56 PM	#9
Rhylliam Contributor Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:1499 Blu-ray collection:9004 DVD collection:9446 Blu-ray reviews: 49 Trading Score:109	The Kingdom was the first HD film I rented, and ya... fantastic.

01-12-2009, 06:06 PM	#10
alienofwar Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alberta Blu-ray collection:151 Blu-ray reviews:1	Amazon.com is selling this title for $20.00. That's a good price if you ask me.

01-12-2009, 06:09 PM	#11
Jimbo976 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	I saw this one on HD-DVD and was very impressed with the PQ of it. The story is pretty good as well but I am holding off buying it for now. I would likely pick it up for 1/2 price someday.

01-12-2009, 06:17 PM	#12
NJ_RAMS_FAN Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2008 Location:North Jersey Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:369 DVD collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:103	this was a blind buy for me and I'm happy I got it.. nice movie

01-12-2009, 06:17 PM	#13
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	One of the best endings of all time...so realistic and haunting...

01-12-2009, 06:17 PM	#14
borninusa Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1883 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:20	Very CSI-ish (only in the military) But still, a good way to spend a couple of hours.

01-12-2009, 06:18 PM	#15
ssmith3046 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 9	Really good flic. Chris Cooper is great in anything he does. I still have my old HD DVD copy so I'll just to hang on to it. I would love to see Lone Star on blu.

01-12-2009, 06:25 PM	#16
Spymaster Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Cheshire, UK Blu-ray collection:236	I actually fell asleep halfway through this (on satellite TV) cos it was boring and didn't seem to be going anywhere. Was the ending good?

01-12-2009, 06:25 PM	#17
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	Good to know, I'll be picking up this one.

01-12-2009, 07:51 PM	#19
Hedchekr Special Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Orcutt, Cali Blu-ray collection:120 Trading Score:5	I am going to have to get this movie I forgot about it. Going to Amazon now to add to my list.

01-12-2009, 08:12 PM	#20
Mobe1969 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Brisbane, Australia 4K collection:980 Blu-ray collection:1610	Always good to see Jennifer Garner kicking ass and not taking names. I was cheering at the end. I got it at Amazon Market place in a two pack with Jarhead for around $21. It was legit. Even with the expensive international postage it was a good buy

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