It sounds great.
Especially when you remember the usual and unfair terrible reviews for every new Scott, especially in the epic genre.
It's very promising, the structure of the film seems modern for an epic movie.
Then in terms of action, Scott seems to deliver the best sequences of his career, and that means a lot!
And like so often with Scott, I think a second viewing will be even better. So I'm optimistic, a new classic is coming ...
If I had to rank my favorite historical epic Ridley films:
1/ Kingdom Of Heaven (director's cut of course) 10/10
2/ Gladiator 9/10 (a classic)
3/ 1492 8/10 (one of the most beautiful Scott, a bit long but great adventure film)
4/ Duellists 8/10 (impressive start, visually crazy)
5/ Exodus 7/10 (this film deserves a better editing, what potential, what vista in the action, the framing ...)
6/ Robin Hood 6/10 (well done, superb visual, but not very memorable)