[ Outline ] · Standard · Linear+ Troy, Brad Pitt vs Eric Bana

[mcelb1200]

Saw this last Thursday. A very entertaining film following the classic tale of the war between the Trojans and the Spartans. No mention made of Achille's (Brad Pitt) sandals affording him increased agility given to him after killing the Medusa, but I spose this film isn't designed to be a lesson in ancient Greek mythology.

Anyways, some very cool spans of Trojan walls and an army of 50,000 spears. Got me wondering if they'd used the same "Massive" engine as employed in LOTR.

A very male audience, however it was my Girlfriend who dragged me along to see it. Thoroughly enjoyable, not terribly taxing on the mind re: subplots. One worthwhile twist, but otherwise standard singluar main plot interspersed with two love-affiars as sub-plots. Worthwhile.

:) :) :).5 / 5


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[TWINE006]

I also saw this on Saturday. I enjoyed it quite a bit. I thought the plot moved along nicely and the battle scenes were pretty cool. I also really enjoy the epic feel of things whenever they show the huge army/fleet. I also think that the beginning slow-mo effect in the first battle should've been used a little more in a later important battle involving Achilles (don't want to spoil with whom). For once, I thought Brad did a good job in his role. He seemed to fill the shoes of Achilles quite nicely. However, I think the best character role in the movie is taken by Hector (Eric Bana, I presume?). The movie's musical score seems extremely familiar... but I just can't figure out what movie it sounds a lot like... Anyways, I recommend it to anyone with the money to see it and isn't a complete anti-violence type of person.

THE TWINE METER: 8.7 of 10 (don't be mistaken, that is damn good coming from me)

Stupid coward Orlando Bloom... *b1tch slap*

This post has been edited by TWINE006: May 18 2004, 12:41 AM