Trojan War
Trojan War

Trojan War

1997Movie85 minEnglish

Brad is about to hook up with the girl of his dreams, but runs into a problem, no condom. So Brad sets out into the night to find one, running into many obstacles along the way, while not knowing his best friend, Leah is in love with him.

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IMDb4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes11%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users45%
Director: Mark L. LesterGenres: Action, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

In this modern retelling of Homer's Iliad, a handsome and popular college student named Brad Pitt is forced to confront his own arrogance and ego when he's sidelined from the basketball team. After a car accident, he dreams he is a warrior in ancient Troy, fighting alongside Achilles and Hector, and must learn humility to win back his girlfriend and his place on the team.

Critical Reception

Trojan War received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its premise to be a bizarre and unsuccessful attempt to modernize a classic epic. The acting and script were frequently criticized, and audiences generally found the film to be a forgettable and uninspired comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • A misguided and poorly executed attempt to update a timeless epic.
  • Lacks charm, wit, and any real substance.
  • The performances are largely wooden, failing to capture the spirit of the original story.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a confusing and often laughable adaptation that failed to resonate. Many viewers were disappointed by the weak plot and unconvincing acting, with some finding it to be a waste of time.

Fun Fact

Despite the title and the modern-day framing, the film draws inspiration from Homer's Iliad, featuring characters and plot points loosely based on the ancient Greek epic.

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