a bit disappointing

Rating: 6/10 (15 May 2004)

When I saw the trailer of Troy, I'd figured that this is the movie to see in a cinema! So I did.
It was very impressive, it is huge, it is overwhelming...all those soldiers and ships! There is so much to see, especially on a wide screen, never a dull moment. But: if english is not your native language you also have to read the subtitles! And you just don't have the time to capture the whole image on the screen and read whatever they are saying. Another thing is that I expected more acting and less fighting. I had set my hopes on Brad Pitt who has proven many times to be a great actor. In this film his character is "flat" and all you learn about Achilles is his passion for fighting. Then again it was fun to see Brad in a mini-skirt :-)
If you are not from another planet you know from the beginning that Troy is going to fall. The director did a great job on letting you sympathize with the people of Troy and with Achilles and his army. Anoying part in the movie is the story about Helena and Orlando Bloom; I think it was just there because people like a lovestory in a movie and to get younger people (girls) to the cinema as well because of Orlando Bloom.
Overall it was a nice lesson in Greek History, impressive to watch, and poor acting. I give it a 6.5 out of 10.