I want my money back.

Rating: 1/10 (26 May 2004)

*Contains spoilers*
As a Classics student, I knew that there were going to be aspects of this film that weren't accurate. I had noted that it was not called 'The Iliad' so neither was I expecting a faithful rendering of that myth. What I did not see coming, was for Hollywood to alter the story beyond recognition. It seems as if they've taken the most popular names from Greek mythology and invented their own story.
Now, before you start - I've seen Disney's Hercules many times and really enjoyed it, so I'm not the kind of guy who sits through films, pulls them apart and comments on how many different things are wrong. But this was a joke. Killing Menelaus and Agamemnon? It effects so many other myths.
Even putting all that aside - the film is absolutely appalling. I have never heard such terrible dialogue. Appalling acting from Brad Pitt (who I am normally a fan of) but a very impressive show from Eric Bana. Brian Cox also gave a solid performance.
I have never wanted to walk out of a film before in my life. With Troy I wanted to walk out within the first twenty minutes. It's made me want to stand out on the street and hand out copies of 'The Iliad'. Save your money and go and see something else instead.