Three Kings

2010 • 114 minutes

About this movie

"Best Picture" - The Boston Society of Film Critics. " 'Three Kings' rules..." USA Today. Starring Emmy and Golden Globe-nominee George Clooney ("ER," "Out of Sight"), Mark Wahlberg ("Boogie Nights"), Ice Cube ("Dangerous Ground," "Boyz in the Hood") and Spike Jonze as American soldiers stationed in Iraq after the Persian Gulf War cease-fire agreement. The unlikely foursome conspire to steal a huge cache of gold hidden near their desert base, but their plan goes awry when Saddam Hussein's henchman find out about their plans. Co-starring Jamie Kennedy ("Scream," "Bowfinger") and Mykelti Williamson ("The Hoop Life," "Waiting to Exhale"). "...disturbingly powerful and powerfully funny." - Newsweek. "Director David O. Russell] triumphs with the smart, funny and genially bizarre 'Three Kings.' " - Time. 113:37 MINUTE TIME COMPRESSED VERSION AVAILABLE WITHOUT SPANISH LANGUAGE TRACK. MPAA Rating: NOTRATED ǩ 1999 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved

Ratings and reviews

This is a distasteful depiction of soldiers who care nothing for the people around them and the pain and suffering that they inflict as they chase after their own selfish greed. It is neither funny nor inspiring, making light of such abuse. I wish I had never bought this film and in doing so supported the people that made it.

but I'm pretty sure the synopsis isn't correct. Synopsis The documentary Mystery of the Three Kings takes a closer look at the events surrounding the voyage made by the men who brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the Baby Jesus the day of His birth.

A meandering mess. Not drama, or comedy, or satisfying action - or a cohesive blend of these. Waste of time. Cat videos provide a less superficial plot.