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In year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age, two emerging nations begin to clash. Paris, the Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy. After Menelaus finds out that his wife was taken by the Trojans, he asks his brother Agamemnon to help him get her back. Agamemnon sees this as an opportunity for power. They set off with 1,000 ships holding 50,000 Greeks to Troy.
The film dramatizes the legendary Battle of Troy, centering on the exploits of Achilles, the Greek's greatest warrior, and the tragic love affair between Paris, prince of Troy, and Helen, queen of Sparta. As the Greek armies lay siege to the city of Troy for ten years, legendary heroes clash, alliances are tested, and the fate of empires hangs in the balance.
Troy received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its epic scale, action sequences, and performances, particularly from Brad Pitt and Eric Bana. However, some critics found the plot to be somewhat simplistic and lacking in historical or mythological depth. Audiences generally responded more favorably, appreciating the spectacle and dramatic retelling of the ancient myth.
Visually stunning with grand-scale battles.
Performances, especially Pitt's Achilles, are a highlight.
The narrative is somewhat simplified compared to its epic source material.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Troy for its impressive visuals, compelling action, and romantic drama. Many found the portrayal of the legendary heroes, particularly Achilles, to be captivating. Some viewers felt the film simplified the complex mythology and historical context.
The sword used by Brad Pitt as Achilles was made of rubber and fiberglass to ensure safety during the intense fight sequences, especially the duel with Eric Bana's Hector.
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Troy (2004), directed by Wolfgang Petersen, is a grand cinematic portrayal of the legendary Trojan War, inspired by Homer's Iliad. The film delves into profound themes such as the pursuit of power versus envy, the clash between greed and pr...
Now then, where do we start? On the plus side, this is one of the more intelligent applications of CGI in an historical drama setting. The film delivers lots of epic grandeur; the at sea-scenes/battles are classily produced and the attentio...
It took a while, but Brad Pitt finally did some great films. This and Fury stick out on Pitt's resume as his masterpieces thus far. Here, we have the most "credible" and "least Hollywood" look at the Iliad and the Trojan War. The charac...
A long watch, but just about a worthwhile one. I enjoyed <em>'Troy'</em>, in short. A film, interestingly given his recent exploits, written by a certain David Benioff. It definitely has more than a few pacing issues, but they only affec...
It's yours, take it. Trojan prince Paris is not only having an affair with Spartan Menelaus' woman, Helen. He also lures her away to live with him in Troy. Thus giving the global domination obsessed King Agamenon the launch pad to war w...
***"Where does it end?" -- "It never ends."*** If Homer's mythical epic "The Iliad" is based on a factual story, that story is magnificently depicted in Wolfgang Petersen's 2004 epic "Troy." In other words, don't expect any goofy 'gods' ...
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