Forget the book and enjoy the movie

Rating: 10/10 (23 February 2005)

Remember the words "Inspired by the Iliad" These words appear at the end of this picture and I emphasize INSPIRED!! I have been a huge fan of epic poems since I could read and the Iliad is by all means a masterpiece bordering perfection.
After learning of "Troy's" production I began thinking how could they make a movie based on this book without making it ten hours long and having the actors provide HUGE AMOUNTS DIALOGUE!! The answer is you can't. You can have a movie BASED on one of the greatest wars in the history of mankind, you can have a ruthless king, a powerful warrior, a loving prince, and two "lovers" who were spoiled beyond control, and still really enjoy yourself.
So I urge viewers to please not listen to those that are disgusted that the movie is not loyal to the book, because truth be known if they had gone completely loyal (which is almost impossible) it would have come off as very boring, and very confusing.
The MOVIE "Troy" is a great MOVIE
The BOOK "The Iliad" is a great BOOK do not get them confused