WOW...possibly a bit of a spoiler...reader beware

Rating: 10/10 (14 July 2004)

I know that the film completely departs from historical accuracy, but if we can just put that aside for the moment, we would all admit that this was a spectacular movie. Now, I realize that in a historical movie keeping with the actual story is somewhat important, but since the beginning of time, theater has required a willing suspension of disbelief. So, let's give the film makers that courtesy. Done... I was blown away by how beautiful this movie is overall. Eric Bana was sensational. He had the dark, loyal prince routine down to a T. Orlando Bloom, in turn, was fabulous as well. He truly captured the spoiled nature of Prince Paris. I was a little disappointed in Helen for the simple fact that she was too Western. I had pictured her as a dark beauty with a solemn nature, more like Hector's wife. The battle scenes were so beautiful that I found myself longing to be there watching and cheering my soldier, envious of the women on screen. This is caliber movie making in action. I recommend that anyone who didn't find themselves enraptured return to see this movie again with an open mind. You won't be disappointed!