Thanks... I'll see it for free on cable. They won't get dime one from me.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/kingdom_of_heaven/
Got a 42% rating at Rotten Tomatoes
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There are huge narrative gaps in “Kingdom of Heaven,” such as Balian’s sudden expertise in military strategy and weaponry; his sudden “love” for Jerusalem and the King’s sister, who is de Lusignan’s wife, Sibylla (Eva Green). Considering the lack of back-story, viewers unfamiliar with the Crusades will be wracking their brains trying to figure out who came first and who deserves to be there.
That said, the film is absolutely gorgeous. Scott knows how to make a good-looking epic (“Gladiator”) and here he’s outdone himself with Moroccan locations standing in for Italy and the Holy Land, and with settings that are credible and detailed.
Aside from Irons, Neeson and Massoud, performances reflect one-dimensional characters. As to Bloom, admirable though his work is here, one can’t help but feel that a more imposing actor should’ve played Balian.
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The cable channels pay for the movie. They get the money from the cable companies who get it from you.
You are still paying, just not as much. In fact, you are paying even if you decide not to watch it.