Dull

Rating: 5/10 (27 January 2007)

As a student of history I had high hopes for this movie; however, experience has taught me that anytime that Hollywood gets their paws on a fine story they have to spoil it with their preconceived notions. So I was prepared for that factor. Normally I don't agree with the critics; however, for once they were right on the money as far as this movie was concerned. There were some fine actors who shined forth and I enjoyed their performances; however, over all it was dull, dull, dull, dull. I'm extremely glad that I didn't waste the money to see it in the theater and I'm thrilled that I didn't waste the money to add it to my collection sight unseen. If you want to see a movie about Troy you are better off watching Helen of Troy. Homer's Illiad is a fantastic tale that was butchered. One of these days someone is going to film a movie that will be a credit to this wondrous story. I doubt it will be out of Hollywood after viewing this film.