Suz and I got on the topic of whether Brad Pitt was still in shape. I think we were watching Thelma and Louise. (OK, were binging on Ridley Scott directed films. Prometheus last night, Troy tonight.) I, of course, noted that Brad boy must still be in good shape 10 years after Troy. He couldnt have been carrying more than a half percent body fat. So, I fired up our copy of Troy. Some fine swordsmanship by the Bradster and Eric Bana. Sure, these scenes are choreographed. The showdown between Achilles and Hector must have taken months of preparation. A little research, and I found some advice for workouts to get in Pitt shape. Nerdfitness says he prepared seven months. He bulked up and then cut weight. The routine he did would kill most human beings. I liked the film. I read Homers Iliad years ago - long enough to forget whatever was actually written. Some key parts of the story were honored, though. The helmets of the Trojans did not bear a horsehair on the crown. I distinctly recall that Hectors son cried because he was spooked by the helmet. Impressive, too, was the illusion of scale. No doubt, there were far fewer than the thousands who populated this epic. Thanks goodness for CGI. Now Im primed for the latest Lord of the Rings. imdb/title/tt0332452/
Posted on: Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:23:26 +0000
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