DVD: Kingdom of Heaven (2-Disc Full-Screen Edition) [D0018]

2005 DVD 2-discs, case, booklet & slipcase - all in nice clean condition. From Ridley Scott, the visionary director of Black Hawk Down and Gladiator, comes this spectacular epic of courage, honor and adventure. Orlando Bloom stars as Balian, a young Frenchman in Medieval Jerusalem during the Crusades, who, having lost everything, finds redemption in a heroic fight against overwhelming forces to save his people and fulfill his destiny as a knight.

From recent Amazon reviews: "Great film. Enjoyable. Action and drama combined."; "If you're interested in learning about Baldwin IV, known as the Leper King, this movie is for you! I loved the cinematography and storyline. Edward Norton plays King Baldwin with grace and mystique. Orlando Bloom is excellent and so is Eva Green. Highly recommended."; "One of my favorite movies in recent years - one I can watch over and over and still enjoy it. The acting is superb, the story compelling, and the setting magnificent. The battle scenes are exciting and realistic, imo. This was a fascinating era full of larger-than-life historical figures, both good and bad, and I highly recommend it."; "Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven is a sweeping historical epic that offers much more than just sword fights and grand battles. Set during the Crusades of the 12th century, the film follows Balian (Orlando Bloom), a humble blacksmith who rises to nobility and becomes a key figure in the defense of Jerusalem. Visually, the movie is spectacular. The cinematography, costume design, and large-scale battle scenes are truly cinematic. Scott knows how to craft a historical world that feels immersive and lived-in. The score by Harry Gregson-Williams also adds weight and emotion to key scenes."