Don't quite know what to think about this one. Part of me liked it, part of me didn't. All the homo stuff that you have read about and heard about is not as bad as they make it out to be. There is a lot of sexual tension between males in the movie and one kiss, but people had me thinking it was full on knocking boots and such. the battle scenes were really good, and well done. they tried a little too hard to make a motivational speech too much like Gladiator and Braveheart, but Farrell pulled it off. I am not sure he was right for this role, but I guess he did a good job. It was an interesting story, even though it didn't stick to the complete facts accoring to history. the use of the elephants in warfare was huge and incredible to watch. they really F'd people up.
I would rate it as a 6.9/10(not quite worthy of a 7). Battle scenes and overall story are worth seeing. Angelina Jolie was proabably the best part of the movie. She really nailed her character. And it doesn't hurt that she is one of the hottest actresses out. And Rosario Dawson with her full frontal nude scene wasn't that good. Don't get me wrong, she is hot too, and looks great naked, but I didn't care for her in that role, she is a more refined actress. Just block out the homo tendencies and you will enjoy the movie.