I liked the movie

Rating: 7/10 (30 March 2008)

I thought it was a nice movie, especially as far as the photography and music were concerned. Now it's interesting to find out it's quite historically inaccurate, but this is usually the fact in this type of movies. I am Greek and get upset every time I see movies about Greek history (eg. Troy - I'm talking about the storyline).
I think they chose a very young and sexy actor to portray the king. I mean, which girl would really regard giving herself to him as a sacrifice? Anyway, I imagine why they did that - that's the reason I myself went to see the movie in the first place! Eric was great as always, but I don't think the script helped him much.
About the actresses. I think Natalie Portman was quite good there. She managed to make me both like and dislike her character at times, which I think is good. Johansson was awful, I see her acting the same boring way every time in every movie she is in, I think I would act better! I found Christine Scott Thomas's acting surprisingly dramatic and persuasive. I think she would make a great supporting actress academy award nomination.
In all, the movie was pleasant but a bit tiring, too few characters maybe and script loops.I give a 7/10 - worth watching.