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A film of true originality...triumph of courage over conformity

As a thumbnail analysis of the middle-class American psyche, Alan Ball's script is a devastating attack. It is also extremely funny.

We witness the best ensemble acting in a film with actresses in leading roles that Hollywood has produced this year.

A beautifully observed study of a small community remaining united in the face of seismic shifts.

You cannot have too much Mister Rogers, the film shows.

[Damon] knows the moves, which are implemented with ruthless efficiency.

Congratulations are in order to Shattered Glass helmer Billy Ray for playing it straight and subtle, resisting the temptation to jazz up the action quota and indulge in Hollywood speechifying.

It has a kick in its heel and a nice surprise at the end

It's well directed but even if most of the cast weren't phoning it in they would have real difficulty eliciting sympathy.

Gyllenhaal puts in such a brilliant performance that it’s hard not to get swept away.

Most of the filmmaker’s passion, wisdom and wits is packed in the first half, while the second half represents pure “production” of content.

Stories as good as this are rare.

It is to the film's great credit that its politics remain subtle.

Although at times it verges on turning into CSI Riyadh, The Kingdom is ultimately much smarter and better informed than most of its ilk.

The garments are liberating, positioning the wearer as subject, not object of a gaze that evaluates the body.

The feel of this film is sumptuous - convincingly recreated mid-century sets, an evocative soundtrack, gorgeous gowns for the women and smart suits for the guys.

Gibney assembles interview subjects who offer a fascinating insight into how the Vatican functions behind its large exterior walls.

The film is patchy. The funny parts are inspired. Others... fall flat.

As long as this zany crew of misfits continues to raise a smile, a laugh, even a tear, there remains a place for their alchemic power to turn on- and off-stage mishaps, arch pop-culture commentary and sly self-parody into entertainment gold.

Feelgood and inoffensive.

Director Joe Johnston and scriptwriter Lewis Colick have taken no liberties with the text and yet considerably weakened it.

The film is simplistic to the point of absurdity.

A monumental bore.

The film's formula is as neat as a well-pressed suit.

An action-packed, critically intelligent thriller...the effect is both breathtaking and harrowing.