Overall more than just eye candy

Rating: 8/10 (17 October 2005)

Do not view this film in order to find mistakes between it and The Iliad. The director states this is 'inspired' by Homer's work which is far more honest than Coppola's 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' which wasn't. The plot is basic but with enough content to keep you interested and although the complexity and balance is weak and will not test your allegiances there are moments when you doubt your heroes. Troy is enjoyable and exciting all the way through. The fight scenes are athletic, sweaty and believable. The gore is representative not gratuitous. The acting is really very good and the cast are so pleasing to the eye! James Horner's haunting theme 'Remember me' makes staying for the credits, worthwhile.