Originally posted by: ShiftyEyes
I think the filmmakers made the right decision to not include the Gods. . . . When I saw the movie, I went into it thinking of what the filmmakers were going for, which I think was to show a possible backstory to the myth that would've later become the Illiad. In many ways, it demystifies the legend and brings it down to a more human level, and at the same time the filmmakers were making a throwback to the classic sword and sandal epics.
I think the filmmakers made the right decision to not include the Gods. . . . When I saw the movie, I went into it thinking of what the filmmakers were going for, which I think was to show a possible backstory to the myth that would've later become the Illiad. In many ways, it demystifies the legend and brings it down to a more human level, and at the same time the filmmakers were making a throwback to the classic sword and sandal epics.
I quite agree. It's a tale that could ostensibly be presented as history. Still, a fan edit that includes the god's interventions would be an awesome alternative.