How could anybody not like this movie.

Rating: 10/10 (15 January 2005)

I loved it. I read the Illiad years ago and although I don't quite recall all the events that transpired in the writing I did love the movie and thought it to be as equally dramatic and inspiring without the over-bloated romanticism. I would suggest this movie to anyone. Brad Pitt gives a stellar performance and although I was just somewhat particular to Eric Bana he exceeded my expectations in this movie and became what I am prepared to defend as one the most believable heroes I've ever seen dedicated to film. Orlando Bloom, although I've always been a big LotR fan, I grow tired of seeing him in period and fantasy pieces. We all know he can swing a sword and is a master with the bow but I would like to see him in a role that isn't typecast for him. Agammenon, wow I didn't have any idea who Brian Cox was until X-men 2 then Super Troopers and I loved him in both but I've now put him in my a-list actors grouping because he just wowed me. So evil. All in all the acting in this movie was superb. The story almost Shakespearian level to me. The fight scenes and visuals were for the most part astounding. I can watch the fight between Hector and Achilles over and over it was so magnificent. Enough prattle go watch it.