I never thought that I would sit through s 2hr 38 min movie, but this one did not make it worth the time spent. The battle scenes and the cannon scenes were the only redeeming part of the movie. Joaquin Phoenix must have been on something as his prtraysl was "goofy" in my opinion, for a leader of this period. The dialogue was odd at times and out of place. The wham bam, thank you mam, sex scenes were juvenile to say the least. stay away and stop for a cold one or two and youll have spent your money wiser.