Brad Pitt picks up a sword and brings a muscular, brooding presence to the role of Greek warrior Achilles in this spectacular retelling of The Iliad. Orlando Bloom and Diane Kruger play the legendary lovers who plunge the world into war, Eric Bana portrays the prince who dares to confront Achilles, and Peter O'Toole rules Troy as King Priam. Director Wolfgang Petersen recreates a long-ago world of bireme warships, clashing armies, the massive fortress city and the towering Trojan Horse. Director: Wolfgang Petersen; Actors: Brad Pitt, Orlando Bloom, Peter O'Toole, Sean Bean, Brendan Gleeson, Brian Cox, Eric Bana, Diane Kruger
With soaring photography that circles from above then swoops in for the action, TROY is Wolfgang Petersen's majestic presentation of the classic Greek legend. It tells the story of an epic battle over Helen (Diane Kruger), the queen of Sparta, who is kidnapped by her lover Paris (Orlando Bloom), the prince of Troy. This infuriates Helen's husband Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson), whose brother Agamemnon (Brian Cox) convinces him to invade Troy. They recruit Achilles (Brad Pitt), the best warrior in Greece, whose bravery, quick feet, and remarkable swordsmanship (not to mention tanned biceps, short kilts, and blond locks) have earned him a reputation that is almost as impressive as his ego. Achilles agrees to fight for Sparta, if only for the fame it will bring him. Even Achilles's mother, in a touching scene, advises him to forget mortal achievements and become a hero who will be remembered throughout history. Along with the invasion of Troy, a series of duels must also be fought: Paris, who is heartbreaking in his lovestruck naiveté, must go up against the enraged Menelaus, and Achilles must settle a score with Hector (Eric Bana), who is fiercely dedicated to protecting his brother Paris and their father, the frail king Priam (Peter O'Toole). When the war finally ignites in its massive proportions, the action is awesome. And as the increasingly dramatic events play out, TROY earns its own timeless reputation among other action-adventure epics such as GLADIATOR and SPARTACUS.
THEATRICAL RELEASE: MAY 14, 2004
Troy Reviews:
"A brilliantly told story." -- Sara Brady, Premiere
"An action spectacle of weight, splendor and vast entertainment value"-- Rex Reed, New York Observer
"Stunning. Raging excitement, visual grandeur and dramatic intelligence."-- Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
"The film is enormous and awe-inspiring" -- Christy Lemire, Associated Press
"[T]remendously entertaining....Peterson rips and roars through the tale..."
-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
"[With] crisply edited combat sequences, tableaus of antique splendor, [and] a hugely muscled Brad Pitt modeling the latest in Hellenic leisure wear..."-- A. O. Scott, New York Times
"[T]his latest interpretation of Homer's classic tale is entertainingly epic eye candy."-- Claudia Puig, USA Today
"Sean Bean's Odysseus is resourceful and driven..."
-- Michael Bonner, Uncut
"The costuming and production design are handsome..."
-- Richard Kelly, Sight and Sound
Great movie... ...and I'd give it more than three stars if the director's cut were not better. That version did not edit out the beautiful breasts of Diane Kruger. Don't you just HATE censorship!!
A few over-the-top performances aside from the main characters, it was still quite entertaining (if not COMPLETELY true to the Illiad). Submitted by Wang Hung Lo (Pensacola, FL) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Poor movie except for ONE actor This movie plays havoc with the history of the Trojan War, and it completely avoids the great role played by the gods and goddesses (and it completely ignores the real cause of the war: the judgment of Paris and subsequent stealing of Helen as a result of that judgment). Brad Pitt is a little comical. Even his ear lobes are buff!
The really fine acting comes in only a few moments and it is from the superb Peter O'Toole playing King Priam. An actor like this makes those around him seem even more mediocre. Submitted by thomasdonaldorr (Columbus, GA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
the return of the Trojans the best movie ever!! Hector is the hero and Archilles is the evil warrior. the trojan war wasn't won. The greeks end up losing and the trojan prince and princesses survive. They head for rome and settle there. Hector's son survived and lived on. The trojan decendents are still out there and got there revenge on greece for destroying there city. The Persians are Trojans, the Americans,and even some of the Greeks. Troy won the battle. The persians destroyed Sparta for Troy. Submitted by cece11693 (Crawfordsville,IN USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
the best it is the best movie you will ever see Submitted by sffrew.uutyuy. (australia) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Eric Bana Is Awesome!! This movie was awesome. The acting couldn't have been any better. I thought Eric Bana stole the show in this movie with his character. Brad Pitt also gave a good performance. The movie was set up perfectly and the action scenes were amazing especially the ones between Pitt and Bana. Also one of the better releases of 2004. So check it out and a nice add to your dvd collection. Submitted by AJAY204182 (East Hanover, NJ, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Discover how Troy's epic battle sequences were created--from thousands of warrior-extras training in the scorching heat of Mexico to fierce, one on one duels to the death. From Ruins to Reality: Explore how the ruins of ancient Troy were unearthed, and how Troy's production design magicians created their own version of this breathtaking, legendary city. Troy: An Effects Odyssey: The secrets of Troy's stunning visual effects are revealed.
Brad Pitt picks up a sword and brings a muscular, brooding presence to the role of Greek warrior Achilles in this spectacular retelling of The Iliad. Orlando Bloom and Diane Kruger play the legendary lovers who plunge the world into war, Eric Bana portrays the prince who dares to confront Achilles, and Peter O'Toole rules Troy as King Priam. Director Wolfgang Petersen recreates a long-ago world of bireme warships, clashing armies, the massive fortress city and the towering Trojan Horse.
Source: Warner Home Video
2-Disc Set Region 1 Keep Case Full Frame - 1.33 Audio: Closed Captioned - English - Optional Dolby Digital Surround Sound 5.1 - English, French (Quebec) Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: Featurette:
1. "In the Thick of the Battle" - Action Scene Analysis 2. "From Ruins to Reality" - Production Design 3. "Troy: An Effects Odyssey" Interactive Features: Easter Eggs Text/Photo Galleries: Gallery of the Gods
Great movie...
the return of the Trojans
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