Homer would be pleased!

Rating: 9/10 (12 November 2004)

The film Troy directed by Wolfgang Peterson is not the first film to depict Homer's Iliad; however, it is uniquely fused with an all-star cast and technologically balanced with Computer Engineering. Roger Pratt has captured the texture of the story with his brilliant cinematography and Peter Honess's editing allows the audience to become one with the ultimate power thrusting strength of Achilles. I must say, "well done Brian Cox on your performance as Agamemnon. You are truly a master when it comes to living the villain." Brian Cox is both vile and manipulative as well as creative when it comes to conquering the Aegean Sea. Peter O'Toole's portrayal of Priam is sound. I could sense the tension between his loss of a child and his overwhelming display of trust for tradition. I was not impressed with Orlando Blooms performance, although Paris is a sappy lover and fullish youth I felt lost at times with his character. This was probably Eric Bana's best performance, Hector the hero and martyr. Bana's presence on the screen was definitely a plus. Brad Pitt's character seemed detached from reality and perhaps in the celestial realm? Powerful energy. Mythic. Brutal ballistic strength. Sean Bean was a perfect Odysseus. Vibrant, humorous, and supportive. Finally, I must say that the use of computer graphics in the film was not overdone. One of my favorite scenes in this film exists solely on the wonders of technology. (See the movie). The Director's choice of ending the film the way it was done allowed the audience to witness myth in the making. This epic thriller is a must see for those who like being entertained and falling into the sequence of action.