First there was Braveheart, then Gladiator, now there is Troy!

Rating: 9/10 (14 May 2004)

This is a movie of epic proportions, with a star studed cast of the likes of Orlando Bloom, Brad Pitt, and Eric Bana, accompanied by a multi million dollar production, and you have what is set to be an enthralling three hours of entertainment.
Nothing has been spared on this film, costume, location, and casting was exemplary, as Brad Pitt astonishingly played a role (Achilles) that has been unseen of his character since Legends of the Fall. But be warned ladies he is back on the big screens and looking as cut as ever before.
Amazing this film tends to stay relatively close to Greek mythology, with a few additions and retractions that are expected whilst making a blockbuster Hollywoood movie. The film has been grouped with the likes of Braveheart, and Gladiator, and rightfully so, this is the tale of a warrior, first there was William Wallace, then there was, Maximus, and now you have Achilles. Amazingly similar in plot "revenge" always a big factor in warrior films, as are the large scale war scenes.
With such a great cast, and simply excellent cinematography, this is one of the films that you must, must, must see on the largest screen possible, to fathom the events that happened during this time. So it leaves you asking what will be the next Epic of our time to be shown, there are already 3, possibly a remake of Ben Hur??