Troy

In Ancient Greece, the legendary hero Achilles leads his army, alongside Prince Hector of Troy, in a brutal war for the city of Troy, sparked by the abduction of Helen. As the conflict rages, personal vendettas, divine interventions, and the sheer devastation of war threaten to consume all involved. The fate of Troy hangs precariously in the balance as alliances are tested and heroes rise and fall.

Troy was a box office success, but received mixed reviews from critics. While its epic scale, action sequences, and performances, particularly from Brad Pitt, were often praised, many critics found the film to be a lengthy and somewhat uninspired retelling of Homer's Iliad, lacking depth and historical accuracy.

• Visually stunning with impressive battle sequences.

• Struggles to capture the epic scope and nuance of its source material.

• Brad Pitt delivers a commanding performance as Achilles.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's grand spectacle, action-packed battles, and the performances of the lead actors. Some viewers found the historical liberties taken and the pacing to be drawbacks.

Nominated for Best Costume Design at the Academy Awards.

To achieve the bronze-like sheen on the soldiers' armor, the costume department used a special spray paint that was toxic and had to be applied in a well-ventilated area.