Troy (Two-Disc Widescreen Edition) |  | Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Actors: Brad Pitt, Orlando Bloom, Eric Bana, Adoni Maropis, Jacob Smith
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 163 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.6
MPN: D28411D
ISBN: 0790782995
UPC: 085392841127
EAN: 9780790782997
ASIN: B0002Z0EYK
Theatrical Release Date: May 14, 2004
Release Date: January 4, 2005
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| • | 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 |
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There are many reasons to recommend Troy as a good ol' fashioned Hollywood epic, especially if you've never read Homer's The Iliad. Dispensing with Greek gods altogether, this earnestly massive production (budgeted at upwards of $200 million) will surely offend historians and devoted students of the classics (for them, there's the History Channel's Troy). But there's politics aplenty in the grand-scale war that erupts when Trojan prince Paris (Orlando Bloom) makes off with Helen (blandly beautiful German model Diane Kruger), wife of Spartan ruler Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson), whose brother, the Greek king Agamemnon (Brian Cox) prods him into enraged retaliation. Greek warrior Achilles (Brad Pitt) brings lethal force to his battles (and there are many of them, mostly impressive), and his Trojan counterpart, Paris's brother Hector (Eric Bana), adds even more buffed-up beefcake to a film so chock-full o' hunks that there's barely room for Peter O'Toole (doing fine work as Trojan king Priam) and even less for Julie Christie, appearing ever-so-briefly as Achilles's melancholy mother. The drama is nearly as arid as the sun-baked locations (Mexico and Malta) that stand in for the Aegean coast, and many critics suggested that Pitt (who valiantly tries to give Achilles some tormented dimension) was simply miscast. But when you consider that Wolfgang Petersen also made The Perfect Storm, there's nothing wrong with enjoying Troy as a semi-guilty pleasure with a touch of ancient class. --Jeff Shannon
Product Description
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 and kill Helen. They recruit Achilles (Brad Pitt), the best warrior in Greece, whose bravery, quick feet, and remarkable swordsmanship (not to mention tan 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' 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 duals must also be fought: Paris, who is heartbreaking in his lovestruck naivety, 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.
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 Troy history and war and love February 7, 2010
Larry Zafft (St paul, MN)
I truly wonder if love and war go "hand & hand" through the centuries as depicted in this film. Eve started it all way back at the beginning and so it seems that our lust for a mate creates love which transends rational thought...
Love it! January 21, 2010
G. Rios
This is my all time favorite movie! When I found out there was a director's cut version I just had to find one. There was much more in this package than I expected. I would recommend this to everyone who liked Troy- this one you will LOVE! Arrived on time & in good shaped as promised.
Troy January 9, 2010
Arnita D. Brown (USA)
Throughout time, men have waged war. Some for power, some for glory, some for honor--and some for love. In ancient Greece, the passion of two of history's most legendary lovers--Paris, Prince of Troy and Helen, Queen of Sparta--ignites a war that will devastate a civilization. When Paris steals Helen away from her husband, King Menelaus, it is an insult that cannot be suffered. Troy is a stunningly movie, with an equally stunning cast. This movie takes your attention completely. Tremendously entertaining.
 Brad Pitt is cut in this movie!! December 30, 2009
T. Deangelis
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Brad Pitt is cut in this movie; his body is chiseled.
The movie has great fight scenes. Achilles is truly the greatest warrior among the Greeks. If your looking for the true story of Greeks at Troy this does not seem to be it. This is a good movie, fast paced.
What a fantastic story. December 5, 2009
Atlantic (Boston)
I loved this movie when it was in the theaters and purchased the DVD when first came out. I would suggest that any considering buying this should actually buy the "Director's cut", which is 30 minutes longer and provides a little more context. I think it would be great in either the regular DVD or Blue Ray version (depends on your player of course).
The original plot/story is well known, and people have described it in detail here so I won't repeat it all. It's a highly entertaining movie, women - and men - can marvel at Brad Pitt's portrayal of Achilles and his athleticism displayed in the battle scenes (Achilles vs Hector especially), and if you'll forgive a few Hollywood changes to what we believe "really happened" according to Homer's Iliad, you'll really enjoy watching this movie.
In short, it's fun, it's entertaining, visually beautiful, and highly recommended.
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