Good, but not good enough.

Rating: 7/10 (14 May 2004)

I didn't expect much from Troy, and I'm glad that I set my expectations low. It was a good film, but nothing more. I can see it being overtaken by future films this year, quite easily (although it should achieve a Best Director nomination next year in the Oscars). The film was done justice, but it just didn't have the factor that so many other films had. It was a long film, with very little put into it.
I felt that Peterson could have done so much more with this epic concept. It was just battle after sex scene after battle after sex scene and a little bit of "honour" and "glory" sandwiched in between.
Nevertheless, I found Eric Bana's performance a stand-out from all the other characters. His portrayal of The Prince of Troy was dignified and greatly acted. I was hoping to be impressed by Orlando Bloom, but alas. The best scene with Bloom in was his cowardly solitary fight against Helen's "husband". Otherwise, he was exactly the same as in any other movie. I think that we will see a different side of Bloom, once he is given a more challenging and diverse role.
I did find the film entertaining, and I did feel sad at the end (the last 20 minutes were spectacular), but it just wasn't as good as it could have been. However, it is definetly worthwhile seeing! 7/10