Impressive in some aspects, but still not masterly composed.

Rating: 7/10 (8 March 2005)

Getting an eye on almost every historic-action movie, I didn't expect a surpassing movie delivered in an axiomatic way to the crowd. I was right, for this is yet another slow-moving movie mostly composed of beautiful environments, yet its plot seems ponderous and gives itself a very low chance of second viewing. Yet, this movie once more proves that influential actors and pulchritudinous environments are not the only attributes a motion picture has to possess in order to gain success in world-wide public ratings. Conclusion - Yet poorly delivered, recommended for history fans and people with time to spare. 7/10