My Big Fat Greek Tragedy

Rating: 6/10 (2 January 2005)

I didn't expect it, but this was surprisingly good.
Although some viewers might expect this to be an epic of Brad Pitt running around in a cocktail dress, it isn't by far.
In fact Peter O'Toole(Priam), Brian Cox (Agamemnon) , Brendan Gleeson (Menelaus), Eric Bana (Hector), along with Brad Pitt (Achilles) are all excellent, right down to the bitter end.
The story is the story of Troy, although somewhat condensed and does 'outline', Homer's epic work.
The special effects are excellent. The presentation just borders the classical stage, and the portrayals of these tragic heroes brought to life will appeal to your conception of the ancient Greeks of legend.
Some sound effects are a bit over done, like sword 'clanking' and infantry charges, that sound more like cattle drives, and there is a heavy base overtone, that detracts from beautiful, and well placed vocals.
So forget those expensive translations, toss out those 'Cliff Notes' and get Troy, a reborn classic.