Solid and highly entertaining

Rating: 7/10 (16 May 2004)

Excellent performances, in particular Peter O'Toole, make what is a very solid if not epic movie, highly enjoyable.
Pitt, Bana & Bloom come up with sterling work as Achilles, Hector & Paris and all three manage to convince enough to care about their characters, which all to often, does not occur. All other supporting actors gave good accounts, but I would like to see an end to Sean Bean's sword-wielding roles; perhaps, for a future part he may consider a role involving flower arranging or feng shui.
With Gladiator & LOTR as predecessors, I think it unlikely that this will reap as many gongs as it should.
That said, I give it 8/10 for managing to make 2hrs & 43mins fly by effortlessly.