Amazing film, great performances, an overall great epic!

Rating: 10/10 (24 July 2005)

I don't understand people who think that the movie was bad because it wasn't true to the Illiad. Here is what it said: *Inspired* by the Illiad.
I thought the movie was amazing. They made it deeper than just a war movie. I like that this movie actually had character development.
The battle scenes were done perfectly, it's worth seeing only if you want to see Achilles(Brad Pitt) fight.
Now for the acting: I thought Brad Pitt did an outstanding job as Achilles. It made me feel like he actually Was Achilles. He gave an outstanding performance. People think he is no good and became famous because he is good looking, no,he became famous despite that fact.
Another outstanding performance was given by Sean Bean. I don't know why so few even mention him. I would give him an Oscar for the role. He stole the scenes he was in. I couldn't have imagined a better Oddiseyus. I am amazed!
Of course we all know who the "weakest links" are : Orlando Bloom was just flat, he did nothing with his character and neither did the actress who played Helen.
I watched this movie a number of times and the more I watch it the more I get the feeling that some actors are just reciting their lines.On the other hand, the more I watch the movie the more I am amazed by Pitt,Bean.
Also I would like to point out the actress who played Brisseis- Rose Byrne. She did a very good job and she is very pretty.:)
All I know is everyone sees what they are able to see. Some only see the outside glow of this movie, well,I could only feel sorry for those. I would say that this movie is not for people under a certain age and a certain mental ability.
It is an amazing movie.