troy is about a man called achilles who possesses special fighting skills so he it is pressumed that he is unbeatable and he fights for whichever army he wishes or he doesnt have to fight at all but helen of troy cheats on her husband with another man and creates a the biggest war in the history ... Read review
There are many reasons to recommendTroyas a good ol' fashioned Hollywood epic, especially ... more
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 madeThe Perfect Storm, there's nothing wrong with enjoyingTroyas a semi-guilty pleasure with a touch of ancient class. --Jeff Shannon
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There are many reasons to recommendTroyas a good ol' fashioned Hollywood epic, especially ... more
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 madeThe Perfect Storm, there's nothing wrong with enjoyingTroyas a semi-guilty pleasure with a touch of ancient class. --Jeff Shannon
Postage & Packaging:£1.21 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
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troy is about a man called achilles who possesses special fighting skills so he it is pressumed that he is unbeatable and he fights for whichever army he wishes or he doesnt have to fight at all but helen of troy cheats on her husband with another man and creates a the biggest war in the history of troy and achilles is persuaded to fight against troy but his cousin dies in a battle with the prince of troy and achilles seeks revenge and kills the ... ...behind a horse and kart.i will say nomore to spoil the film but the special effects in this are excellent and the fight scenes are especially good but this film is not for the faint hearted as it is violent.Brad pitt plays achilles well starring alongside eric bana as the prince of troy. ... more
troy is about a man called achilles who possesses special fighting skills so he it is pressumed that he is unbeatable and he fights for whichever army he wishes or he doesnt have to fight at all but helen of troy cheats on her husband with another man and creates a the biggest war in the history of troy and achilles is persuaded to fight against troy but his cousin dies in a battle with the prince of troy and achilles seeks revenge and kills the prince of troy and drags his body over the sands behind a horse and kart.i will say nomore to spoil the film but the special effects in this are excellent and the fight scenes are especially good but this film is not for the faint hearted as it is violent.Brad pitt plays achilles well starring alongside eric bana as the prince of troy.
A brilliant film with amazing special effects and action. . . . . . . . . . . .
Everyone has heard of the epic and legendary battle of troy. In the film it brings the battle to life making it feel like you are actually there. The film entices you with a excellent cast including Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom. In this film you get to see the full picture from both of the opposing sides creating an amazing atmosphere as you don't know who you want to ... ...evil.
The DVD it self has a few features including running commentary with the director. He gives his views and opinions on the film. I would totally advice you to buy this DVD. I feel 15 is a suitable but that you could find the dvd cheaper somewhere else. please rate ...
05cwestr 27.08.2008
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Wolfgang Petersen's majestic presentation of the classic Greek legend of Troy.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
WARNER HOME VIDEO; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date
20/11/2006
Catalogue No
HD 80946
Barcode
7321900809467
Languages
Main Language
English
Technical information
Sound
Dolby Digital
DVD 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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