I was talking about this in passing with Borry the other day. The more I see the trailer, the more certain I am that it could very well be the worst film ever. Yet I can't wait to see it. Funny how that happens. It looks amazing in terms of effects, sets, costumes, and makeup, but whoa nelly that is hammy acting. At least on account of Gerard Butler, who sounds more and more Shcottish with each film.
But as you say, there is gorgeous men in little clothes, so there will be things to enjoy anyway. It's certainly what I most remember about TROY. Besides, I first heard about this film after discovering that Gerry, David Wenham, and Rodrigo Santoro were doing a movie together. Following an explosion of hormone-fueled fantasies, I looked up the trailer, and of all things to completely sell me on the film, it was that shot near the end of the rhinoceros charging towards the camera. Fuck yeah, baby. I only went to see GLADIATOR for the damn tigers, and now after seeing two different trailers for 300, I not only get to see kick-ass rhinos, but there's elephants too.
Again, I think it will be horrible, but amazing to look at. We'll see what happens.
There is a growing list of films I love the trailers for but hate the actual product, so even if this one turns out poorly, we'll always have the rhino...
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