A very good movie

Rating: 8/10 (23 September 2006)

I really don't understand why the critics were so hard on this film. I think Peterson has made another fine movie, this time in a very challenging genre. The story is of course classic. The visuals and action are first rate. The fight between Hector and Achilles is definitely one of the best on film. Terrific musical score. And the dialogue quite effectively walks the line between the heroic and comments that normal people would probably make in similar circumstances. The actors are all very good, especially Brian Cox. A little long? Maybe by 5 minutes. Brad Pitt out of place? Only in one scene with Peter O'Toole. But I like this movie a lot and would recommend it highly.