Not all its cracked up to be...

Rating: 5/10 (26 May 2004)

Thinking this was going to be the blockbuster of the summer, I was sorely disappointed. The characters were all over done, either too whiny, too stupid, too arrogant or any combination of the above. It sure seemed I was rolling my eyes a lot or making comments in my head.
Performances by Orlando Bloom and Brad Pitt were pathetic although I'm not sure if it was the acting as we've seen them play great characters before. Could have just been bad dialogue and/or directing. I do have to say that Heath Ledger's character was the best of the movie.
There were a couple worthwhile scenes including the battle between Hector and Achilles.
It wasn't the worst movie I've ever seen but also, definitely not one of the best. If you want to see this, go to a matinÃ©e and at least get in for 1/2 price. ;)