Epic masterpiece??NO way!!

Rating: 3/10 (1 April 2005)

"An adaptation of what was supposed to be Homer's great epic: Troy". However, it may well be regarded (the film), as a "GREAT DISASTER". I must really confess I've never read the book, but the theater's previews announcing the exceptional story of Achilles sounded quite convincing...and proved disappointing.
Brad Pitt must feel very grateful with the results obtained with the film promoting his image of gorgeous-muscle-looking hero with tanned-bright skin and blond hair, because I think his role in the movie was merely to exhibit himself and his "attributes". Indeed, I dare say that 90% of the females who went to watch the movie actually did so because our dear Pitt was in the film;otherwise, there would not have been that many spectators. But for those who don't like Pitt that much, perhaps we could mention teens' beloved Orlando Bloom. Personally, I ignore Paris' appearance/personality as a character of the book: I ignore if he was a coward, if he was weak, headstrong, honorable, etc. But one thing I do know: Bloom's interpretation was sad!Please, I couldn't stop crying for how badly he acted!I'm not saying he is a bad actor, just didn't capture Paris' real essence; he appeared EMPTY, emotionless, simply interpreting a character, though not becoming the character itself. However, I congratulate Eric Bana for his great performance as Hector: how he fought for Troy's honour...for his honour. Really admirable I'm simply providing the point of view of someone who ignores the whole "myth" of Achilles, Troy's plot, but has lost any possible interest on reading,REVIVING the story,an epic story completely destroyed by a bad adaptation to the screen.