8 out of 10

Rating: 8/10 (27 February 2008)

A movie not recommended for Rambo-blood-war-battle-slasher movie loving Americans and by patriot Greeks and Macedonians (they don't appreciate their national hero being portrayed as a bisexual man, even if he probably was). But a good movie overall (if you overlook the casting and the performance of some of the actors - Jolie, Dawson and Farrell especially). Why the movie works for me: - it's trying to be historically accurate - the battle scenes are awesome (I was getting tired of computer games like 300, Gladiator etc.) - it's not a Jerry Bruckheimer type of movie, where you feel like watching an never ending battle (this is the reason for the film/s poor success in the United States). I liked the movie, but it should have been better. I think it will be considered a classic in 20 years or so.