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Summary: Can only be better on DVD
Review: It was great as a USA miniseries. Great story, great production, and a really hot girl as Helen. Even has a little nudity.I just ordered it today. Can't wait to see it in widescreen and DTS. It's a keeper.
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Summary: Great Movie!
Review: Wonderful acting and visual realism make this USA network movie on equal ground with many big-screen epics. Sienna is beautiful and a perfect choice to play Helen. I love Greek history and Greek myths, so I was absolutely absorbed in this film.
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Summary: A Classic Telling -- But Taking Literary License
Review: The screenplay is artfully woven and shaped from a variety of classical sources. The part with Theseus, for the benefit of the Denton reviewer, was created by marrying the tale of Helen's kidnapping, which is described by Apollodorus, with the death of Theseus recounted in Plutarch. I think it was included as a kind of counterpoint to her flight with Paris, making it clear that the emotional state of that flight was in no way comparable to a true kidnapping. Obviously, Theseus does not come off as much of a hero, but the story arc is advanced. Liberties are taken with the absence of characters. Some are understandable. Having both Castor and Pollux would have seemed a redundancy from the point of view of the story being told. It is very much Helen's story. So, Paris, Achilles, and all the other players have their traditional tales edited or sometimes even omitted for the sake of the continuity of Helen's story. Achilles, most notably, is downplayed, but since the actor in the part is really a football player, that may have been a smart choice. Agamemnon emerges as the real villain of the piece, though we are denied the mingling of his death with the fate of Cassandra. Bottomline: What can be said about this production? In the telling of a monumental story, necessary choices had to be made. The resulting story that is told is compelling with just the right mix of epic and intimacy in its details. Definitely worth watching!
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Summary: Sienna is an absolute beauty and great actress!
Review: I know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I loved the potrayal of Sienna Guillory as Helen of Troy. I first saw her in the Time Machine and was hooked every since. As far as the story goes, I know some are livid that liberties were taken with the story. Even with that, this mini-series was spectacular. I have come to the conclusion that die-hard history and mythical buffs need to stay away from movies if they can't comprehend that license is sometimes taken with a storyline. It is regretable that some situations are skewed, but enjoy it for what it is.
Did I mention how beautiful Helen (Sienna) is...I digress.
When the DVD is released, get it! Then go watch the Time Machine.
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Summary: Original in both good and bad ways.
Review: I have been a huge fan of greek movies, but "Helen of Troy" 2003 stood out in many ways. The setting, the costumes, and the acting, were catching! Most actors were recognized by their acting ability, however some characters we off guard. Agamemnon, played by Rufus Sewell appeared as nasty and awful human being. I found him starring way too many times and he always had a look of hatred. The part that should have been taken out was when Helen was rapped by Agamemnon. They seriously should have come up with some other scene to represent the situation. Nevertheless, other character were well represented. The Prince of Troy, Matthew Marsden, is a gorgeous actor and they did a good job picking him out. Helen herself, was played by a beautiful woman, Sienna Guillory.
I think that overall thing that I liked the most about "Helen of Troy" 2003 was the origanlity. And the thing that made it not the best movie in the world was because of a lot of scenes that were unnessasary (Helen appearing nude too many time) and some characters weren't well developed and explained (not to go into that detail). I would not recommend it to those who are too sentimental, but otherwise it's worth seeing it once or twice.
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Summary: Two words: SIENNA GUILLORY
Review: They chose the right person to play the most beautiful woman in history. She is the most beautiful person I have ever seen. Oh yeah, the movie it very entertaining and well made too.
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Summary: PERFECT
Review: I usually get bored with ancient greek stuff, but this movie was GREAT!!!! It was like you were inside the movie. The beginning was a little hazy, but after 2 minutes, it was my absolute favorite movie! Im so glad I got to see it on tv. I cant wait for it to come out on dvd!
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Summary: Awesome Movie
Review: I uusally am not into these types of movies I usually get bored but this movie kept me on my toes and I loved it, it was so aewosome I could watch it a thousand times and still want to watch it a thousand more I don't care if some people say its inaccurate because it is a very good movie and its aweosome Paris and Helens relationship of course was my favorite part of the movie. This movie deserves 5 stars because it was one of the best movies of 2003.
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Summary: Helen of Troy is an awesome movie!!!!
Review: Helen of Troy is awesome movie! Granted there may be some differences in the story, I think they did a really good job telling such an old story in the first place. The sets of Sparta and Troy were beautiful and the costumes were awesome as well. I think that all of the actors did a wonderful job. I loved the romantic story between Helen and Paris. I could watch this movie over and over again. This movie kept me on the edge of my seat wanting to know what was going to happen. All in all this movie was wonderful.I highly recommend it! I have always been fascinated with greek mythology and this movie just made me more interested to find out more about it! I can't wait till it comes out on DVD!
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Summary: GREAT MOVIE, but a little inaccurate
Review: This movie was an awesome movie!!!! Loved the acting, costumes, and scenery.
The only problem is it is inaccurate, but if you PAID ATTENTION in the beginning Menelaus says,"..but that is not the story. Let me tell you the real story; I know, I was there." He (and the directors) are basically saying that this is supposed to be the story from Helen's view. Her story of her undying love and how she launched a thousand ships. This isn't the Trojan war story we are used to, it's Helen's version. It kinda rough, but it is a totally different view of a classic story.
The first time I saw it i was a little diappointed in the inaccuracy, but it kept me on my toes. I LOVE THIS MOVIE, just don't look too deep into, like some critics did, considering the fact that Helen wasn't real, nor do we know her story/view.
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