Encompassingly Awesome! (With a side of beautiful Brad;)

Rating: 9/10 (11 April 2006)

All that needs to be said about this masterpiece of a film is that it is an absolutely awesomely fantastic movie, and is understandably adored my many, myself included! Eric Bana is amazing in this film. The PERFECT Hector; He fits the role as if he were made for it (Reincarnation, anyone?;) Also, Brad Pitt gives the performance of his life as Achilles. He manages to be savage, tender, and fierce at the same time. He should have won an Oscar for his body alone, let alone the great performance. Orlando Bloom does cowardly very well; surprisingly well, actually. He's the ideal Paris, despite his cinematic failings as a monarch. Helen and Hector's wife are played by very talented actresses who obviously did their homework when it comes to these roles. I just can't stress the casting enough. It's one of the best talent line-ups I've ever come across; also, the cinematography is beautiful. All in all, the film is a sheer delight to behold. It's entertaining and informative, and I definitely think they did Homer's 'Illiad' Justice.