A boring waste of talent and money

Rating: 5/10 (26 March 2005)

I must admit I wasn't looking forward to this movie but on the merits of its director I decided to give it a try. I did not expect a faithful adaption of homer's poem or anything that could match my imagination. What I wanted was a good film that would entertain me Hollywood Style. I was bored out of my skull! It amazes me that a skilled director like Wolfgang Petersen can not impress me when he launches a thousand ships or stages a massive battle. Even in scenes were grandeur isn't required and actors only have to act, I have to fight of morpheus and he's winning.
Could it have been any good? It could have been. There was an ample budget, a good story, a smart director and obviously enough talented people to make a great film. Were it went wrong? No intensity in the play, no soul, no heart, just pyrotechnics.