I watched Troy on Wed night and I wasn’t impressed. All the war and fighting was a long drawn-out affair. I mean, granted the actual Trojan War lasted 10 years, but still.
Also, something must be very wrong with me – Pitt’s Achilles didn’t turn me on.
Everyone’s raving about Brad Pitt, but I think the attractive one in Troy is Eric Bana’s ruggedly handsome Hector.
In terms of physique, I don’t think Bana lost out to Pitt in any way. Granted, Pitt’s bod was fantastic. Divinely sculpted. Rippling muscles. But Bana’s was just as good and I prefer Bana’s dark looks. I’ve never had a thing for blondes.
Achilles’ renegade attitude didn’t appeal to me one bit. The character’s one arrogant prick.
Prince Hector, on the other hand, is my type of guy. He’s strong, stoic, loyal, wise, sensitive and he’s the perfect son, husband & father. *swoon* Give Hector to me!!!!
I’ve also concluded that Orlando Bloom is a one-hit wonder. Apart from wielding the bow and arrow with great dexterity, he can’t do very much else. In Troy as Prince Paris, he’s also an archer