Troy

Doot · Posted: Sun May 30, 2004 10:28 am Post subject:

I have to disagree with the statement that no girl would go. I love mytholgoy and love reading Homer. As a matter of fact, this movie only solidified the opinion of mine that Orlando will only ever be able to portray elves convincingly as I found his acting to be pretty much the pretty boy pansy from Pirates. My love affair with him only goes so far when he's sporting long blonde locks of hair. As for Pitt. Meh. The only thing I think I have ever found him attractive in was Fight Club. The long lingering shots of his mug in Troy only envoked laughter of the unbelievably cheesy. I know the director probably had the idea of "We need to make the camera linger on the key players of this movie so that everyone watching knows who is who." Well it felt painstakingly like someone's first year film student shot. Too long and awkward in most cases and always unneccesary.

The movie itself wasn't bad. But in turn there were a lot of things that weren't so good. From now on I think I shall rate movies by how many times I had to shift in my seat for fear of gluteous maximus atrophy. (in other words whenever my butt falls asleep) This I shall have to give it 3 GMAs. Becauser that's how many times I had to shift.

Sperrit · Chosen of Earth Gender: Joined: 16 Oct 2002

Then you are of the more enlightened mindset, Dooters. Either that or Mr. Pitt and Mr. Bloom just aren't your cup of tea, which is understandable. As a guy I can securely say that I can't see Brad Pitt as sexy. He just seems kinda greasy and squinty. Of course, I think that Johny Depp looks like a stringy rat, so I guess I'm not too qualified for judging men's looks.
The thing is, I too love mythology, but it seemed as if they took a lot of the myth out of it, ya know? So much of the symbolism in the story was taken out and it seemed reduced to yet another 'war' movie, ala LOTR, which I'm sure they were trying to imitate and failed terribly.

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Reverend · I kin Age: 41 Gender: Joined: 21 Oct 2002

my quote to people explaining the movie:

Skylah · Hips Don't Lie Gender: Joined: 25 Mar 2003

I have yet to see this.. its been sold out here since the premier.. some said good some said not so I'll go watch before I comment on it..

Nogrick · Everybody DANCE! Gender: Joined: 30 Sep 2002

The guy who played Oddessyus was pretty good too. He gave a great perfomance and probably be a good choice if they were going to do the Oddessey as a movie too. I do agree though that Eric Bana gave a spectacual performance. This movie was just too average though.

Terin · Huzzah! Gender: Joined: 27 Oct 2003

in comparison to what? Gladiator? grrr, this troy bashing isn't cool. I liked the movie. Sure it had it's flaws, and I know what Doot is talking about with the camera lingering at BP's profile as he looks off into the sea, that was pure provaloney. But other than that I enjoyed it.
-T

ShinkuKitsune · Follower of Yoshiki-ism Gender: Joined: 27 Mar 2003

Brad Pitt was pretty attractive in Interview with a Vampire. As long as he wasn't standing next to Antonio Banderas or Tom Cruise.

We were going to make a field trip out of going to see this for Latin club, but the Latin teach honestly did not want to see it because he was pretty durn sure they would butcher the story. And uh, by what you guys are saying, he was right Razz

I haven't seen it yet though, so I really don't know why I'm posting here ^^;

And also, I hear they didn't have as much romance as they should've... I think? Not too sure here...

Therin · Gloompf. Iggle! Gender: Joined: 24 Sep 2002

Well, great story though it may be, haven't read it myself, there's only so much they can do and still keep it watchable for those of less enlightened frame of mind (read: most of humanity). All these suggestions that you are all making are probably perfectly valid and such, but imagine trying to do all that and still attract the people who just want to see blood, guts and ass. Make no mistake, that's who most movies are playing for right now, because that is the largest, not to mention easiest to satisfy target audience. I could segue into a diatribe on the woes of money, but this is the wrong thread for that.

I enjoyed the movie, and cannot say that brad's ass is as horrific as some of you make it out to be. I mean, lets be honest here. It's an ass. Everybody's got one. Some, admittedly, are worse than others, but it's just not that nauseating. Or maybe I'm just more tolerant. Who knows?

Sperrit · Chosen of Earth Gender: Joined: 16 Oct 2002

Now you're getting into a whole different discussion there, buddy. The crumbling of culture and the pandering to the lowest common denominator ain't the topic here, though I appreciate the sentiments as an alternate way to look at the movie. However, I'd have to say that if all movies were concerned with only making money then we'd be missing some of the most awesome films that have ever been created. Unfortunately, Troy isn't one of them. But, they can't all be gems.

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