THE KINGDOM RULES I didn't know the real meaning of the word 'wow' until this movie. No pun intended, but this movie will blow you away. Four FBI agents enter Saudi Arabia in hopes of investigating a terrorist bombing. Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman all deliver stellar performances as the agents. The majority of the Saudi army do not want this help with the exception of one General who is shown that the agents sincerely offer their aid in peace. I usually don't care for "war" movies, but this was more than that. This was a movie about people, both good and bad. How those who seem to be the enemy to us can also be real people with families who want to avoid conflict as much as we do. The movie is engaging with it's action and suspense. The situations so powerful and intense that there were times that I forgot to breathe. 
Working in tandem, the powerful cast makes you emotionally involved. We like these people. We get to know them and laugh at their ability to have a sense of humor in the midst of such chaos. (Don't let the humor slip past too quickly). We don't want these people hurt. We want a happy ending. We get an ending, but the answer is not happy, nor is it unhappy; it is true. The cycle will continue as long as there are two separate sides that continue to think their way is the only and righteous way. I can't single out any one of those actors; each had a part to play, did it well and made the pretend team of agents into a real team of actors which produced a fine finished product.
Working in tandem, the powerful cast makes you emotionally involved. We like these people. We get to know them and laugh at their ability to have a sense of humor in the midst of such chaos. (Don't let the humor slip past too quickly). We don't want these people hurt. We want a happy ending. We get an ending, but the answer is not happy, nor is it unhappy; it is true. The cycle will continue as long as there are two separate sides that continue to think their way is the only and righteous way. I can't single out any one of those actors; each had a part to play, did it well and made the pretend team of agents into a real team of actors which produced a fine finished product.Rating: Exceptional work from writing, acting and directing. A powerful and gripping film.
