Other Titles • Troy (2004) • Untitled 'The Illiad' Project
Synopses for Troy (2004)
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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. 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
(58 votes)
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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 bireme warships, clashing armies, the massive fortress city and the towering Trojan Horse.
(55 votes)
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(55 votes)
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An epic chronicle of the triumphs and tragedy of the legendary Trojan War, Troy begins as the passion of two of history’s most legendary lovers, Prince Paris of Troy (Orlando Bloom) and Queen Helen of Sparta (Diane Kruger), ignites a war between the Trojans and the united tribes of Greece. When the two civilizations clash, legendary warrior Achilles (Brad Pitt) emerges as the key to the Greeks’ victory or defeat over the seemingly invincible walls of Troy.
(45 votes)
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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 (ORLANDO BLOOM) and Helen (DIANE KRUGER), Queen of Sparta, ignites a war that will devastate a civilization. When Paris steals Helen away from her husband, King Menelaus (BRENDAN GLEESON), it is an insult that cannot be suffered. Familial pride dictates that an affront to Menelaus is an affront to his brother Agamemnon (BRIAN COX), powerful King of the Myceneans, who soon unites all the massive tribes of Greece to steal Helen back from Troy in defense of his brother's honor.
In truth, Agamemnon's pursuit of honor is corrupted by his overwhelming greed — he needs control of Troy to ensure the supremacy of his already vast empire. The walled city, under the leadership of King Prium (PETER O'TOOLE) and defended by mighty Prince Hector (ERIC BANA), is a citadel that no army has been able to breach. One man alone stands as the key to victory or defeat over Troy — Achilles (BRAD PITT), believed to be the greatest warrior alive.
Arrogant, rebellious and seemingly invincible, Achilles has no allegiance to anyone or anything, save his own glory. It is his insatiable hunger for eternal renown that leads him to attack the gates of Troy under Agamemnon's banner — but it will be love that ultimately decides his fate.
Two worlds will go to war for honor and power. Thousands will fall in pursuit of glory. And for love, a nation will burn to the ground.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Radiant production, in association with PLAN B, a Wolfgang Petersen film, Troy, starring BRAD PITT (Ocean's Eleven, Fight Club) and ERIC BANA (The Hulk, Chopper). The film also stars ORLANDO BLOOM (Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord of the Rings trilogy), BRIAN COX (L.I.E., X2), SEAN BEAN (Lord of the Rings trilogy, Don't Say a Word), BRENDAN GLEESON (28 Days Later, Gangs of New York) and PETER O'TOOLE (The Last Emperor, Lawrence of Arabia). Directed by WOLFGANG PETERSEN (The Perfect Storm, Das Boot), the film is produced by PETERSEN, DIANA RATHBUN (production executive, The Perfect Storm) and COLIN WILSON (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines); the screenplay is by DAVID BENIOFF (25th Hour); the cinematographer is ROGER PRATT BSC (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets); the production designer is NIGEL PHELPS (Pearl Harbor); and PETER HONESS A.C.E. (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) is the editor. Music by GABRIEL YARED (Possession).
(48 votes)
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