Much Better Thank Expected

Rating: 8/10 (30 May 2004)

I really enjoyed this film. It's not the kind of thing I normally go for, but I enjoyed it from start to finish. It stays pretty close to Homer's 'Iliad', although they made Patroclus into Achilles' cousin instead of lover (can't have a big, tough movie hero thats gay now can we!).
Hector is a great character, and Eric Bana plays him pretty well.
Orlando Bloom is as to be expected.... he looks good, but his acting is pretty appalling. This doesn't detract from the film though. The only negative about this film is the soundtrack. It's like a constant wailing throughout the whole movie. Really annoying.