Wonderful historic film

Rating: 9/10 (3 March 2010)

Troy- a city that isn't existing anymore and it's also blurry if it ever existed. The story behind this city was written by Homer in the 'Ilias'. Those who bothered to read this enormous book, recognized that it's almost impossible to create a film out of it. However, the director Wolfgang Petersen resolved the problem and brought in the most important part of the 'Ilias' in the film. Hats off! For me the film is a piece of art and can be compared with other historic films like 'Gladiator', 'Kingdom of Heaven' or 'Alexander'. But why is that film so brilliant? First of all the plot beautiful especially the beach and the city with its high wall and the palace. As I know it took the film-crew months to build up this background scenery. Secondly, the actors did an amazing job, especially Eric Bana as Hector. I've never heard about him until I've seen the film. For once also Brad Pitt was doing well as a thoughtful Achilles. A very emotional music is going along with the whole film and it fortifies the alliance between viewer and the characters. Because it's also played during fitting scenes it gives the film a certain credibility.
To sum up, 'Troy' is a wonderful film for history-interested people and is casted with fantastic actors. The music is also doing its part by influencing the viewer even stronger. 'Troy' is definitely a "Must-see", otherwise there would be a gap of ancient Greek culture and history.