The Kingdom

Terrorism has been around for centuries and the means to the terrorist plots have just become unique and involved, and with the new technology of communications we learn about them almost as soon as they happen. Here we are given an opportunity to see the depth of which these men live, from surrounding themselves with their loved ones so that if their attacked civilians will be killed, to infiltrating government agencies to get information for attacks. This story has all the makings of a great action film, the good and bad guys are so real they leap right off the screen, and the plot is so suspenseful and realistic that your left wondering if it was a piece of fiction. The actors that make up the FBI team, and do a convincing job at it are Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman. With these four leading the way the rest of the cast do nothing but their best and it shows on the screen in each and every scene.
After a terrorist bombing that targets civilian Americans in the Middle East, a specialized group of FBI agents are sent to help with the investigation before the next target is attacked. The story moves so fast your amazed at how quickly the time has gone by, once things start moving it's a rollercoaster ride to the end. The high intensity of emotions that are throughout the film just bleeds off the screen and you can't help but feel drawn into the situations that are on the screen. Foxx is outstanding in his role here, it is a glimmer of how much of a movie star he really is.
The story alone is a powerful tale, but brought to life on film turns up the intensity of not just the emotions of the Americans but also the Saudi's that are working with the FBI. This is a wonderful movie to watch, with the current state of affairs between America and the Middle East, this story shows that even in the midst of disaster there is some common ground that we can all work from. I wish I had seen this movie earlier, the story and the action is so good that it stays with you long after the films over and after watching the whole story you won't soon forget it.