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Helen Of Troy

2003, Movie, NR, 177 mins

Helen Of Troy: Review

Lavish by TV standards, if lacking the courtesy to list Homer's Illiad as its inspiration, this mini-series sails buoyantly through ancient history; the gods should be pleased. Cassandra (Bettina Paris), the young daughter of King Priam of Troy (John Rhys-Davies), prophecies that her newborn brother, Paris, is destined to cause the downfall of Troy. Because Cassandra's predictions have proved accurate on other occasions, Priam orders that the infant be exposed on a hilltop.... read more leave a comment