If you liked Gladiator, see Troy.

Rating: 8/10 (17 May 2004)

What we have here is a big budget, over the top Hollywood movie. Decent script, with lines delivered with Shakespearian emotion. It was fun. Simple as that. It's like Gladiator 2. A movie you can really get lost in. There are a couple of pacing problem, fast-slow-fast-slow, but overall a worthy night out. Brad Pitt's movements are as impressive as his acting, and Eric Bana has more than redeemed himself for his role in the awful Hulk movie. He is fantastic in this film! A true tragic hero. The CGI was not up to Lord of the Rings standards, but was still excellent. Sweeping battle scenes, and hacking and slashing a plenty! I was very hard on Van Helsing for being a badly made, boring piece of garbage. Believe me, if you have a choice to make, go see Troy!