Rating: 🌟🌟🌟 (3 out of 5 stars)
“Troy” is a spectacle, but it’s no “Iliad.” It’s like Achilles himself—believing its own press releases. Still, if you crave swordplay, honor, and a dash of Hollywood flair, join the Trojan War.
Brad Pitt as Achilles: Pitt dons the armor of Achilles, the greatest warrior of his time. But here’s the twist: he plays it with a brooding introspection. Achilles mopes, questions, and even has second thoughts. Heroes in Greek drama don’t usually do that. Pitt’s performance is solid, but Achilles is a character he doesn’t fully inhabit.
The Seduction of Helen: Orlando Bloom’s Paris seduces Helen (Diane Kruger), sparking the war. But their chemistry? A bit lukewarm. Helen’s decision to leave with Paris after a few nights is baffling. Maybe it’s the allure of a hero? Not quite the Greek myth we know.
Massive Battles: The siege of Troy is visually stunning. Yet, amidst 100,000 men clashing, the film zooms in on a smaller battle—Achilles avenging his cousin Patroclus. Priorities, right? Missing Greek Gods: The movie sidesteps the Greek gods. No Zeus, no Poseidon. Instead, we get Brad Pitt’s abs. Fair trade?
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FOR FUNZIES:
Brad Pitt and Eric Bana did not use stunt doubles for their epic duel. They made a gentlemen’s agreement to pay for every accidental hit; $50 for each light blow and $100 for each hard blow. Pitt ended up paying Bana $750, and Bana didn’t owe Pitt anything.
