Ruined the story, although not too painful to watch.

Rating: 6/10 (5 March 2005)

I have given this film a 6 out of 10, reason being I did not think it was that painful to watch. Sure the acting was very wooden(even from Pitt, who I know can act), but overall it was a watchable experience. Anyway reasons that I didn't like it were that the story was all wrong. Hector was a warrior and not the King's son, Hector's wife did die, as did his child. Achilles was killed by the arrow through his heel and not ones fired at his stomach, although he was indeed killed by the King's son Paris. Pegaclus was not Achilles' cousin, he was a very close friend. There are also many more points I could point out. I think it is wrong that Hollywood changed about the facts of this famous story. Although I have to admit the story they did come up with was well put together. Overall very watchable, but if you are watching it to learn more about the story, I advise you against watching this, as it will throw you completely off course.