Not historically accurate, but a great movie nonetheless

Rating: 10/10 (12 April 2006)

Troy is not faithful to the Iliad, and is not historically accurate. However, it is a very enjoyable movie with excellent acting, great props and costumes, amazing cgi effects (did you really think they got that many people as extras in the armies?), and well-choreographed fight scenes. They only had 800 extras, and with the help of CGI, they got it to look like thousands of people. Brad Pitt puts in a great performance as Achilles. The casting in this movie couldn't have been better. The actors fit the characters they portray very well. The most stunning perhaps are the fight scenes. They are well choreographed, exciting, and action packed. The duel of Achilles against Hector was incredible. You can tell how angry Achilles is as he tries to slaughter him. You can feel his anger. Amazing performance. If you are a history buff, and it really bothers you if something is historically inaccurate, then by all means avoid this film. But if you are willing to see past that and enjoy this as the entertainment that it was meant to be, then watch it. You won't be disappointed.