A tale of historic proportions in typical Hollywood fashion

Rating: 10/10 (10 June 2008)

Another historic epic,Troy has a great storyline,ensemble cast,good directing,acting,etc.Directed by Wolfgang Petersen,the film tells the story of legendary Greek warrior Achilles(played by Brad Pitt) and the battle of Troy which pitted the Greeks which were led by King Agamemnon(Brian Cox) against the Trojans(residents of Troy)led by Prince Hector(Eric Bana) and King Priam(legendary actor Peter O'Toole).The war started as a result of a love affair between Prince Paris of Troy(Orlando Bloom) and Queen Helen of Sparta, later of Troy(Diane Kruger) who became sick and tired of her husband,King Menelaus of Sparta(Brendan Gleeson).Good support from Rose Byrne,Sean Bean,Julie Christie,etc.