Sword and Sandals Epic to rival Gladiator

Rating: 10/10 (6 November 2004)

I can't hate Troy, I really can't. I can hate characters, some more than others, and I can love some, but I can't hate the movie.
It's not perfect. If you have ever read Homer's Illiad, you will know of the imperfections. The Gods for instance. Where are they? But when you watch the movie, suddenly it doesn't matter, because the people inhabiting this universe holds all the qualities of the Gods, good and bad, and we get to see them all. The fight sequences are amazing, sets and costume design impeccable, and the casting is too good to be true.
And it is a true Greek tragedy with plenty of opportunities to shed a tear - if you are into that (which I am)
Not as good as Gladiator, but pretty close. And, like Gladiator, I will be watching Troy over and over again, simply because it is such a great movie.
Great work from the entire cast. Now I am waiting for the filming to begin on the Odyssee, starring Sean Bean - that would be a natural continuation - wouldn't it?