If nothing else, what most inspired me about this film was the utter injustice of the Crusades. "God wills it" is such a mockery of any true faith, and to result in such a massive amount of bloodshed (on both sides) is an embarrassment to Christianity and mankind.
I really appreciated Balian's story (Orlando Bloom). We are led to believe he has a good heart, a concept that is carried through the entire movie with great success. His honor, and defense thereof, propel him forward when all else is lost, and consequently he befriends a most influential Muslim.
The Knights Templar are appropriately evil, especially Guy De Lusignan. It is a good thing he was squashed.
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