visually breathtaking epic short on brilliant dialogue

Rating: Null/10 (27 May 2004)

"Troy" is a visually breathtaking film. The sight of 1000 ships approaching Troy strikes fear into the heart and belly. The battle scenes and poignant burial scenes are quite strong. Brad Pitt is physically gorgeous and properly heroic as Achilles while Orlando Bloom leaves much to be desired in the pivotal role of Paris.
Where is the heat and passion between Paris and a beautiful but cool and totally unconvincing Helen? Who wrote the mostly stilted and silly dialogue?
However, throw these criticisms aside and revel in the majesty of the film. I literally felt as though I lived through the burning of Troy.