Troy - The Director's Cut [Blu-ray] | ![Troy - The Director's Cut [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5129dbIr8IL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Actors: Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  842 reviews
Sales Rank: 534
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Director's Cut, Dolby, Dubbed, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Mandarin Chinese (Subtitled), Korean (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: Unrated
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 163 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: WARBR117377
UPC: 085391173779
EAN: 0085391173779
ASIN: B000TGGJKU
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
Release Date: September 18, 2007
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No doubt about it, the 196-minute unrated director's cut of Troy represents a significant improvement over the film's original 162-minute theatrical release--and not just because it has more sex and violence. As director Wolfgang Petersen notes in his new "Troy Revisited" video introduction to this 2-disc special edition, he didn't have the time or directorial discretion (prior to Troy's release in 2004) to present a cut that more closely matched his vision for the film. Three years later, Petersen approached the film with a more relaxed perspective, and the result is a well-crafted expansion on a film that was previously underrated, with 30 minutes of previously unseen material. Character dynamics have been improved and intensified; the epic-scale narrative is now easier to follow, with greater emphasis on the inner turmoil of Achilles (well played by Brad Pitt) and his rivalry with Hector (Eric Bana); and viewers will feel a more satisfying escalation of tension and suspense from battle to battle. The film's enormous battle scenes (impressively enhanced with CGI) are bloodier and gorier, but they're also more effectively integrated into the political story, which goes beyond Homer's The Iliad and the death of Hector to incorporate elements of Virgil and a more revealing study of the differences between Trojan king Priam (Peter O'Toole) and his megalomanical Greek rival, king Agamemnon (Brian Cox), whose lust for revenge is now one of the film's most powerful ingredients. Some of Troy's original weaknesses remain (such as Orlando Bloom's wimpy performance as Paris), but overall, this director's cut easily justifies its existence, regardless of the film's overblown and historically inaccurate depiction of Troy as a gigantic city of massive columns and statuary. The good parts are better, and the not-so-good parts are more easily forgiven. And no matter how you cut it, Troy is a lavish feast for the eyes. --Jeff Shannon
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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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