Troy Critic Reviews

At its intermittent best, Troy suggests a primitive pro-wrestling smackdown with epochal consequences. At its worst, it's a throwback to the ham-fisted sword-and-sandal international coproductions of the early 1960s: "The 300 Spartans" with better sets. Barely. Read the full review

The movie sidesteps the existence of the Greek gods, turns its heroes into action movie cliches and demonstrates that we're getting tired of computer-generated armies.Read the full review

The result is a pageant long but not deep, noisy but not stirring, expensive but not sumptuous.Read the full review

Given everything, it's no surprise that the verdict on the film has to be a split decision. Troy is a movie you believe in physically...Believing in Troy emotionally, however, presents a greater challenge. Read the full review

There are times when Troy is stirring and engaging. However, at least as often, it is flat. Read the full review

Troy lacks the focus of Gladiator, not to mention that Oscar winner's scrappy wit. But why kick a gift horse when you're in summer-movie heaven? Read the full review

All Hollywood and no Homer, but within its limits, it's a vigorous, entertaining movie. Read the full review

Often plays like what it is: a clunky toga-and-sandals picture, with Hollywood compromises abounding. Read the full review

A protracted and uninvolving affair in which men battle over issues that audiences may struggle to find compelling, and no central figure emerges to take command of the film. Read the full review