At the end of the 12th century ... and Jews – a real kingdom of heaven. It is in this regard that Scott’s movie really takes flight: It becomes a canvas for ideas and ideologies in action.

The chief conflict in Kingdom of Heaven, then, is not between the Christian ... Indeed, up until the end of the film Balian's greatest skill seems to be saving his own life, often at the cost ...

Though historically inaccurate, Kingdom of Heaven rewards viewers who get past its slow first act with an engaging and ...