Comments on: The Kingdom

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:52:36 +0000

There are very few opening credit sequences as effective as this one.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:45:17 +0000

very nice aesthetic for the movie, not to mention the 9/11 reference which is even now a little edgy, but probably unavoidable given the nature of the film.

By: chaodai

chaodai — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:28:37 +0000

i couldn’t help but notice a similarity between the kingdom opening titles and this viral video, i wonder if it influenced the designers:

By: Optical

Optical — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:22:47 +0000

Exactly, the tone of the excellent title sequence makes one expect a ‘Syriana’-style political thriller. There is some of this in the film but just on the surface. Interesting movie, in its’ own genre, anyway.

By: brian valentine

brian valentine — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:44:15 +0000

i kinda dug this title sequence, but it prepared me for a different film. i thought The Kingdom was pretty typical Berg with his harsh, sexy, saturated style. i guess i felt the fact-based title sequence didn’t bond to the action movie content very well.

By: Leah

Leah — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:08:50 +0000

Love this sequence. Reminds me a lot of the motion graphics sequences used in recent Call of Duty games.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:41:17 +0000

I caught this film last night for the first time, but missed the start (sacrilege) have to agree though, great title sequence. I enjoyed it anyhow. (Edited to remove spoiler material – Ian)

By: jayg

jayg — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:21:50 +0000

Totally agree with the above comments. A brilliant factual history lesson of the Middle East in 3 minutes (or so). A clever mix of media and editing and transition from one scene to the next. I’ve watched it several times to remind myself of the the recent history of the Middle East.

By: TomBiker

TomBiker — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:35:55 +0000

Yeah! I agree one of the best title ever. Great movie!

By: Kevin Lehane

Kevin Lehane — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:38:27 +0000

One of the best ever.