A true classic.

Rating: 9/10 (5 June 2006)

I won't be exaggerating if I say that Troy is one of the best films made is the past 10 years. The film is destined to go down in history of Hollywood as a classic and I don;t see any reason why it shouldn't do so.
Firstly, for all 'Gladiator' admirers, Troy holds even more. While Gladiator was a one-man story, Troy is an inter-woven story of the lives of several heroes - Achilles (the main, Brad Pitt), Hector (next, Eric Bana), Paris (Orlando Bloom), Agamemmon, Priam and many more. The script, story and screenplay are near flawless and the film has the makings of a true epic. The battle scenes have been picturised at a grand scale and give the feel of an ancient war. What appeals even more is the skillful cinematography of the Greek landscape which provides a suitable canvas for the action to happen. The makers are indeed to be commended.
ACTING: Troy is quite superior as far as acting is concerned. Brad Pitt essays the role of Achilles to perfection and except for the fact that he looks way too sexy for a Greek warrior, Pitt's acting is great. Women will surely love him in the film. Eric Bana puts in an even more commendable performance. As Hector, he does justice to the role and indeed captures the viewer's imagination. Bloom, as Paris, is ordinary, nothing much to write home about. The only mismatch is perhaps Diane Kruger (Helen). I fail to understand why two great kingdoms will wage a war for a woman whose looks are mediocre to the least degree (atleast in the film). The makers should have taken care to sign up someone really breath-taking in beauty (like Penelope Cruz - I would have loved her as Helen) to essay the role of Helen. Lastly, Sean Bean and Brian Cox deserve special mention for their impressive acting and near-perfect dialogue delivery. Some dialogues of the film are great enough to go down in the Hollywood Hall of Fame.
Go and watch it at the first possible instant.