Gets better and better with each viewing

Rating: 10/10 (11 February 2016)

I just love epic historical films, and after Gladiator reinvigorated the genre, there was a surge in this kind of films, which made me really happy.
I had doubts about Wolfgang Petersen's ability to bring such a grand-scale story to the screen, but he utterly surpassed himself here. Strangely, when I first saw Troy in the movie theatre, I wasn't really blown away. I liked the de-deified, 'this is how it really could have happened' human angle, as well as the great performances (Brad Pitt and Eric Bana really shine here, and Peter O'Toole is outstanding, as always), and the top-notch visuals, but it was only after repeated viewings that I realised: I really love this movie.
It is deeply moving and meaningful, tackling questions like 'What is our purpose in life?', 'Where does true dignity come from?' or 'What makes one truly immortal?'. It is very well-paced, visually gorgeous and exciting from start to finish. It has a haunting, very memorable score by James Horner. And most of all, it is endlessly rewatchable. For me, that's the sign of a true classic.