Very nice adaptation of the Iliad by Homer

Rating: 8/10 (20 August 2005)

The Helen of Troy story is still great after 2500 years. Wolfgang Petersen does not disappoint and mixes mythology, myth and legend very nicely. Brad Pitt does a nice job as Achilles. Physically he is a good fit for the near-god. Brian Cox as the imperious Agamemnon is perfect. It is good to see him in more expanding roles. The battle scenes were well put together and believable. The special effects were well done but not overwhelming though it is hard not to do when a flotilla is called for and a cast of thousands; remember, Helen had a face that launched a thousand ships. Overall, a nice film and one to add to the DVD collection. It is too bad it went in and out of theatres too fast to give it justice.