The scene where Priam begs Achilles for Hector's body is almost ripped word for word from the Iliad. Pretty crazy that something written so long ago can still hit so hard today.
Hector represents, even today, all the qualities of a good leader and a great man. Brave, fair, considerate, capable... for me is the true real HERO of the Iliad.
AGREED.I was very sad when he died in this film,Achilles wanted fame and glory,but,he truly LOVED his cousin tho. Which I found endearing.GREAT movie too,saw it at the cinema.
Very much agree. Literally had all the hard choices and never faltered. They didn’t sell out his brother, yet scolded his brother and try to change his father’s mind. When he could not, he fought his father’s and his brother’s battle. Went out on his shield. A true man, a true person of character. Great movie.
Just wanted to say that I think yours was one of the best reactions I've seen to this movie. You are much more knowledgeable about the Illiad than almost any other reactor I've seen. My hat goes off to you. 👍
I love your reactions, not only because you're so knowledgeable and so smart, but because you almost always understand the context of scenes and have really good insight. You are one of my favorite reactors that I've recently discovered. You're amazing!
I have loved this movie since it came out. Kahla, like you, I had a cursory knowledge of the Iliad only because I was reading Homer's Odyssey in high school. Having Peter O'Toole as King Priam was an inspired casting choice, with his smooth baritone voice presenting an image of a wise and discerning king who loved his people and was loved by them.
Everlasting glory-to have your name remembered throughout the ages, had a lot to do with your place in the afterlife for ancient Greeks. If no one remembered your name, you may as well not have walked the earth--if after your death people still spoke your name and recounted your deeds that was the closest to immortality you could hope to achieve. One of the most remarkable things about the Iliad was how much Homer humanized the Trojans throughout the poem. That is a very rare thing, even today but in antiquity that was exceptionally rare to portray the enemy side with empathy--we admire Hector and the plight of the Trojans as much as we feel for the Greeks.
In this movie, Achilles vs Hector is portrayed as the idealist vs the patriot. The little bit at the end where Paris gives the Sword of Troy to Aneas is a nod to The Anead, another story that has Aneas leading the Trojan survivors to Italy where they became the ancestors of the Romans.
hey Kahla 🥰, this is a classic, love greek mythology, guess that makes sense since my name is Dorian which was the name of a greek tribe lol, but ya always enjoy your reactions
I like that the movie attempts to show the war "realistically" the gods are never involved, and when mentioned do nothing. Nothing mythological happens, just men fighting a war. And war... war never changes.
Good one, Miss Kahla! Peter O'Tool (Priam) could be quite fiery as well. You might enjoy him in 1968's The Lion In Winter along with Katharine Hepburn and Anthony Hopkins. Thanks for sharing this one!
Besides the Arnold CONAN, I had to wait for Gladiator, Troy and 300 to see good Sword and Sandal films I grew up on in the early 60's like Sampson, Hercules, Jason and the Argonauts.
Had a burrito waiting for me to watch this one, perfect watchalong !! Love your reactions, you inherit the spirited joy and love of action we all had as kids growing up with these to the adults we've become aspiring to be as mannered, heroic, and great. Cheers🍻 (My vote is For 'Kingdom of Heaven: Directors Cut' down the line !)
"I would recognize you in total darkness, were you mute and I deaf. I would recognize you in another lifetime entirely, in different bodies, different times, and I would love you in all of this, until the very last star in the sky burnt out into oblivion."
If the man that found Troy had actually cared about the history and archeological data, instead of fame and fortune, we may have found out if this story had any truth to it or not. Even right now, we can’t be 100% certain the site is Troy, but it’s a pretty good chance it is. Unfortunately Schliemann blew up most of the top layers of the city and where it stood, destroying a lot of it. Maybe we’ll find more information in the future, but I’d like to believe there is some truth to the story, however little.
Nay,kind sir,I'd rather perish in battle with the GODs approval and their witnessing my demise with beating hearts and scorching breaths. Let me die a warriors death with my dying fellow soldiers scattered amongst my feet,that is worthy of all the Gods. written by Herculettus son of Atticustta the 3 rd King of Letticus City of the DEAD.
The scene where Priam begs Achilles for Hector's body is almost ripped word for word from the Iliad. Pretty crazy that something written so long ago can still hit so hard today.
That explains why those lines sounded extra poetic.
Hector represents, even today, all the qualities of a good leader and a great man. Brave, fair, considerate, capable... for me is the true real HERO of the Iliad.
He's such a great character my most favorite character in this movie.
AGREED.I was very sad when he died in this film,Achilles wanted fame and glory,but,he truly LOVED his cousin tho. Which I found endearing.GREAT movie too,saw it at the cinema.
Very much agree. Literally had all the hard choices and never faltered. They didn’t sell out his brother, yet scolded his brother and try to change his father’s mind. When he could not, he fought his father’s and his brother’s battle. Went out on his shield. A true man, a true person of character. Great movie.
Hector is the greatest example of being born into the wrong family.
Just wanted to say that I think yours was one of the best reactions I've seen to this movie. You are much more knowledgeable about the Illiad than almost any other reactor I've seen. My hat goes off to you. 👍
Thank you!
I love your reactions, not only because you're so knowledgeable and so smart, but because you almost always understand the context of scenes and have really good insight. You are one of my favorite reactors that I've recently discovered. You're amazing!
Great to see a reactor that knows her history and knows the story before watching this movie.
The acting in this movie is top tier acting. Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Sean Bean, Peter O'Toole.
I have loved this movie since it came out. Kahla, like you, I had a cursory knowledge of the Iliad only because I was reading Homer's Odyssey in high school. Having Peter O'Toole as King Priam was an inspired casting choice, with his smooth baritone voice presenting an image of a wise and discerning king who loved his people and was loved by them.
Excellent reaction to an awesome epic! Keep up the great work!
This and gladiator are my 2 favorite movies of all time!
Everlasting glory-to have your name remembered throughout the ages, had a lot to do with your place in the afterlife for ancient Greeks. If no one remembered your name, you may as well not have walked the earth--if after your death people still spoke your name and recounted your deeds that was the closest to immortality you could hope to achieve.
One of the most remarkable things about the Iliad was how much Homer humanized the Trojans throughout the poem. That is a very rare thing, even today but in antiquity that was exceptionally rare to portray the enemy side with empathy--we admire Hector and the plight of the Trojans as much as we feel for the Greeks.
In this movie, Achilles vs Hector is portrayed as the idealist vs the patriot. The little bit at the end where Paris gives the Sword of Troy to Aneas is a nod to The Anead, another story that has Aneas leading the Trojan survivors to Italy where they became the ancestors of the Romans.
Yooooooo the reaction to this film is amazing. Thanks for sharing❤❤❤❤
9:49 The Myrmidons were pretty much like Special Forces today. Achilles commanded 50 ships, each with 50, so he had 2500 Myrmidons.
troy, gladiator, alien.... the biggest moments in movie history. like gone with the wind and the 10 commitments
*commandments
hey Kahla 🥰, this is a classic, love greek mythology, guess that makes sense since my name is Dorian which was the name of a greek tribe lol, but ya always enjoy your reactions
I like that the movie attempts to show the war "realistically" the gods are never involved, and when mentioned do nothing. Nothing mythological happens, just men fighting a war.
And war... war never changes.
When your opening gambit in a duel is a bid for a proper burial...you may have already lost the duel.
Character arc/growth be dammed. I started this as a Paris hater and I will die as a Paris hater
Yeah Paris sucks forever.
I agree. His slight change in character doesn't make up the literal war he started.
Good one, Miss Kahla! Peter O'Tool (Priam) could be quite fiery as well. You might enjoy him in 1968's The Lion In Winter along with Katharine Hepburn and Anthony Hopkins. Thanks for sharing this one!
Thank you for reacting to one of my top 5 favorite films! Great reaction and perspectives, as always!
I wish you would have watched Troy with the director's cuts, this was a good reaction
I would have put Paris and Helen in a rowboat and kept right on sailing.
LOL.That's-FUNNY !!! And at the same time,very smart.Well said,3838,I salute your wisdom and may all the Gods show you favor and wealth.
Thankyou very much for watching the Original Cut and not the Director's Cut.
Besides the Arnold CONAN, I had to wait for Gladiator, Troy and 300 to see good Sword and Sandal films I grew up on in the early 60's like Sampson, Hercules, Jason and the Argonauts.
Love that you know the story!! Subscribed!
A story of men in contrast ... from young men vs old men, different character types at each age. Piety vs impiety too.
Had a burrito waiting for me to watch this one, perfect watchalong !!
Love your reactions, you inherit the spirited joy and love of action we all had as kids growing up with these to the adults we've become aspiring to be as mannered, heroic, and great. Cheers🍻
(My vote is For 'Kingdom of Heaven: Directors Cut' down the line !)
Here we don´t see very clear, for obvious reasons for a blockbuster, but in The Iliad there was a love relationship between Achilles and Patroclus.
Yeah, I couldn't remember what the original relationship between Achilles and Patroclus was, but I knew they weren't cousins.
"I would recognize you in total darkness, were you mute and I deaf. I would recognize you in another lifetime entirely, in different bodies, different times, and I would love you in all of this, until the very last star in the sky burnt out into oblivion."
@@kahlareacts They weren't cousins ??? Oh,man. That means...nooooooo !!! LOL.
I would rather prefer will be forgotten,
instead of being remembered by billions as a cruel villian like Achilles.
If the man that found Troy had actually cared about the history and archeological data, instead of fame and fortune, we may have found out if this story had any truth to it or not. Even right now, we can’t be 100% certain the site is Troy, but it’s a pretty good chance it is. Unfortunately Schliemann blew up most of the top layers of the city and where it stood, destroying a lot of it. Maybe we’ll find more information in the future, but I’d like to believe there is some truth to the story, however little.
The theatrical is the better version imo great reaction hon
Could you PLEASE react to Bladerunner 2049??? 👏👏👏😭
Seconded
Have you seen 300 ? Highly suggest it. ❤❤❤
You should checkout Daniel Day Lewis, The last of the Mohicans, and Gang of New York. Just found you, subbed up and ready to dinner roll
❤💚💛
Are you going to keep going with Andor?
Beautiful and educated 💗🤩
Now a days if you tear your achilles you can get surgery.
Nay,kind sir,I'd rather perish in battle with the GODs approval and their witnessing my demise with beating hearts and scorching breaths. Let me die a warriors death with my dying fellow soldiers scattered amongst my feet,that is worthy of all the Gods. written by Herculettus son of Atticustta the 3 rd King of Letticus City of the DEAD.
A creative retelling. Make a shorter story. Satisfying ending of primary characters.
Just watch Robin Hood instead