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Three Kings (1999) 7.2
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Reviews: 544 user | 141 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com In the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War, 4 soldiers set out to steal gold that was stolen from Kuwait, but they discover people who desperately need their help. Director:David O. Russell |
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A small group of adventurous American soldiers in Iraq at the end of the Gulf War are determined to steal a huge cache of gold reputed to be hidden somewhere near their desert base. Finding a map they believe will take them to the gold, they embark on a journey that leads to unexpected discoveries, enabling them to rise to a heroic challenge that drastically changes their lives. Written by imran
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They're deserters, rebels and thieves but in the nicest way See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for graphic war violence, language and some sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
1 October 1999 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Tres reyes See more »Box Office
Budget:
$48,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£1,438,818 (UK) (3 March 2000)Gross:
£6,090,521 (UK) (14 April 2000)Company Credits
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Troy Barlow: Are we shooting?
Soldier: What?
Troy Barlow: Are we shootin' people or what?
Soldier: Are we shooting?
Troy Barlow: That's what I'm asking you!
Soldier: What's the answer?
Troy Barlow: I don't know the answer! That's what I'm trying to find out!
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Written by Jacques Lanzmann (as J. Lanzmann) and J.P. Hawks
Performed by Plastic Bertrand
Courtesy of AMC s.a.
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Both Matt Damon and Matthew McConaughey turned down the role that went to Mark Wahlberg. See more »Goofs
The U.S. Army helicopters shown are Bell UH-1's; commonly known as the "Huey." By the time of the first Gulf War, the Bell UH-1 had been retired from combat service and replaced with the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Troy Barlow: Are we shooting?
Soldier: What?
Troy Barlow: Are we shootin' people or what?
Soldier: Are we shooting?
Troy Barlow: That's what I'm asking you!
Soldier: What's the answer?
Troy Barlow: I don't know the answer! That's what I'm trying to find out!
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For Sergeant Major Jim Parker, 1946 - 1998 See more »Soundtracks
"Stop Ou Encore"Written by Jacques Lanzmann (as J. Lanzmann) and J.P. Hawks
Performed by Plastic Bertrand
Courtesy of AMC s.a.
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With the exception of 'Magnolia'and 'The Green Mile', I don't believe that there was a movie as great as 'Three Kings' last year. It was a brilliant look at the Gulf War and stretched beyond the boundaries of all war movies before it. David O. Russell did an excellent job writing and directing this movie and George Clooney gave one of the best performances of the year. Mark Wahlberg proved that his work can go beyond that of Dirk Diggler. Spike Jonze was hilarious as Wahlberg's lacky. Watching the movie is a memorable experience. It's way out there with it's comedic sense of timing, awesome action sequences, and morals to match. It dealt with the political issues of the Gulf War which was seen as a pretty harmless war from an American's standpoint. Russell showed us the plight of the freedom fighters in Iraq and told a very serious story, but did it with a sense of humor that was neither tasteless nor melodramatic. Russell kept an even tone throughout the entire movie and perfectly blended the action,black comedy,and war genres into what was one of the year's best. An entertaining movie that never ceases to amaze me. I still am trying to figure out why it didn't get nominated for any Oscars. I hope that one day people will see this move for what it is...a masterpiece.