Pretty good, reminded me of Spartacus stuff...

Rating: Null/10 (23 May 2004)

....What's good-the battles, the city, performances by O'Toole, Eric Bana and Gleesan. Brian Cox was so-so. I liked Brad Pitt to a point, if you take his perf. as being a pseudo-Bronson turn you might like it more. ....What's not so hot-some bad dialogue, weird changes to the story(Patrocles is Achilles Cousin instead of partner, no greek gods, no 10 year war, etc.), bad acting by Orlando Bloom(who I liked as Legolas) and just plain not enough of Sean Bean/Odysseus.
I think this was a fine movie, kinda traditional in its story telling and rather 50's/60's Spartacus/10 Commandments. Go see this for the spectacle and some good action, don't waste time worrying about it being 100% accurate to it's source material.
*** outta ****