There is a strong chance it will, with a cast of Brad Pitt, Orlando Bloom, Eric Bana and Peter O'Toole. Throughout time, men have waged war. Some for power, some for glory, some for honour - and some for love. It is German director Wolfgang Petersen who now tackles the legendary epic of Helen of Troy, and the war waged over her.

Throughout time, men have waged war. Some for power, some for glory, some for honour - and some for love. In ancient Greece, the passion of two of history's most legendary lovers, Paris, Prince of Troy, played by Orlando Bloom, and Helen Queen of Sparta, played by Diane Kruger, ignites a war that will devastate a civilisation.

When Paris steals Helen away from her husband, King Menelaus, played by Brendan Glesson, it is an insult that cannot be suffered. Familial pride dictates that an affront to Menelaus is an affront to his brother Agamemnon (Brian Cox), powerful King of the Myceneans, who soon unites all the massive tribes of Greece to steal Helen back from Troy in defense of his brother's honour.

In truth, Agamemnon's pursuit of honour is corrupted by his overwhelming greed. He needs control of Troy to ensure the supremacy of his already vast empire. The walled city, under the leadership of King Prium (Peter O'Toole) and defended by mighty Prince Hector (Eric Bana), is a citadel that no army has been able to breach. One man alone stands as the key to victory or defeat over Troy - Achilles, played by Brad Pitt, who is believed to be the greatest warrior alive.

Arrogant, rebellious and seemingly invincible, Achilles has no allegiance to anyone or anything, save his own glory. It is his insatiable hunger for eternal renown that leads him to attack the gates of Troy under Agamemnon's banner but it will be love that ultimately decides his fate.

Two worlds will go to war for honour and power. Thousands will fall in pursuit of glory. And for love, a nation will burn to the ground. Warner Bros. Pictures presents this Radiant production, in association ith PLAN B.