Contrived, plodding, almost comical...

Rating: 4/10 (24 July 2005)

The story was contrived, unbelievable, the acting silly.
The battle scenes were rather gory and intense but most dramatic scenes felt contrived.
Eric Bana was the only redeeming factor.
Brad Pitt was completely miscast as one of the leading characters. It was hard to believe him as Achilles.
The final showdown was well choreographed and I was surprised about the outcome.
In one scene Achilles slave-girl friend as him "when does it end?" and Brad Pitt answers "It never ends"...
exactly my sentiments.