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September 28, 2007
At the Movies: Action flick 'Kingdom' aims high, aims low
By CHRISTY LEMIRE
AP Movie Critic
AP Movie Critic
Simultaneously a well-crafted action flick and a drama about global politics, “The Kingdom” wants to appeal to both the lowest common denominator as well as those seeking slightly more intellectual fare.
| THE KINGDOM |
 Director: Peter Berg Cast: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Jeremy Piven Rating: R for intense sequences of graphic brutal violence, and for language Running time: 110 minutes |
It moderately succeeds at achieving both.
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