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Helena Productions
Plan B Entertainment Plan B Entertainment
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Radiant Productions
Warner Bros. Pictures Warner Bros. Pictures

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Troy

For passion. For honor. For destiny. For victory. For love.

2004 163 min ★ 7.2 (11,482) Released
Action Adventure History War

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.

Original title
Troy
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$175,000,000
Revenue
$497,409,852
Reviews & Ratings 6
R

RalphRahal

Dec 25, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

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 pride, and the tension between intelligence and blind faith. It also thoughtfully examines the role of divine belief, encapsulated in the poignant line: "The gods envy us because we're mortal. Everything is more beautiful because we're doomed." The movie boasts a stellar ensemble cast, with Brad Pitt delivering a compelling performance as Achilles, Eric Bana as the noble Hector, Orlando Bloom as the naive Paris, and Brian Cox as the ambitious Agamemnon. Each actor brought depth to their roles, making their characters memorable, even if some lacked extensive development due to the sheer scale of the story. Yes, there are deviations from the source material, but these are inevitable in a cinematic adaptation. A director's artistic vision often necessitates changes to fit the medium of film, and Troy is no exception. While the absence of Greek gods and the condensed timeline might disappoint purists, the movie compensates with its human-focused narrative and emotional gravitas. Critics have pointed out that Achilles' character development feels somewhat lacking, but given the packed storyline, there simply wasn't enough time to explore every nuance. Similarly, the pacing and action sequences, though well-executed, missed a certain "kick" that could have amplified the film's appeal to action enthusiasts. However, the script shines in its quieter, more reflective moments. The scene between Hector and Paris, where Hector dismantles romanticized notions of war and love, stands out as one of the most powerful and enduring dialogues in cinematic history. Troy is not just a film about war but a study of human ambition, mortality, and the pursuit of legacy. Despite its flaws, the movie continues to resonate with audiences, offering unforgettable quotes and themes that remain relevant and praised to this day. Its combination of strong performances, thematic depth, and stunning production values makes Troy a cinematic experience worth revisiting.

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Sep 4, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

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 attention to detail across the costume and prop departments is outstanding. Sadly, though, the acting isn't at all joined up. At bit like the Dutch football team of the 1980s, we have lots of individual stars but relatively little cohesion between them. Peter O'Toole brings some gravitas as Priam, bit otherwise it's a loose collection of A-lister performances that try their best with a staccato script and some fairly clunky direction. As an end-to-end adventure film, it isn't as bad as it has been accused of being, but it definitely could have done with a deal more emphasis on the characterisation - Brian Cox is dreadful as Agamemnon; Brad Pitt (Achilles), and particularly Eric Bana (Hector) are shockingly wooden; Orlando Bloom (Paris) & Garrett Hedlund (Patroclus) appear there merely as eye-candy and Diane Kruger as the one who launched the thousand ships sounded more like Celine Dion every time she spoke. This is undoubtedly a story that could have made Cecil B De Mille proud, instead I suspect he's have nodded off...

drystyx

drystyx

Apr 3, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

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 characters are very likely as they were, if they really existed, with motivations explained quite well, save for one motivation. It is hard to see Achilles as someone who tells a kid that living dangerously will make you famous a thousand years into the future. Even if Achilles is that introspective, it's hard to see that point of view being something someone would believe in, especially in an ancient world where few names are remembered after death, and certainly not for thousands of years. Aside from that, we get very credible explanations for all the recorded events, without the brown nosing of Homer, although the brown nosing of Odysseus still exists even in this story. This is quite easily, and I say undeniably, the most exciting, the most credible, and the best depiction of the Trojan War and the Iliad ever out of a major studio.

r96sk

r96sk

Nov 26, 2020 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

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 affect the enjoyment factor minorly - at least to me. The score is a little lacklustre, mind. The casting is outstanding, even if I don't think all the performances are anything to truly shout about. I found Brad Pitt and Eric Bana, although entertaining, a bit wooden in parts. Elsewhere, Orlando Bloom and Sean Bean are arguably underused from an acting viewpoint - though their characters play huge parts, of course. You also have a load of other familiar faces, from Peter O'Toole to Brendan Gleeson to Rose Byrne to Diane Kruger. The definition of an ensemble. The action helps keep things moving, the battle sequences are very nicely done. The film takes an age to reach the event that everyone knows about, but when it finally does it's excellent. The cast and the action are my big takeaways from this. I couldn't comment on its accuracy on the original work. As a film, for me, it's very good.

John Chard

John Chard

Mar 29, 2020 · via TMDB

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 with Troy. Which in turn brings into conflict Spartan hero Achilles and Hector of Troy, two of the greatest warriors that ever lived. Troy, budgeted at $175 million, and given to director Wolfgang Petersen with orders to craft a swordplay epic based on Homer's Illiad, is not the truly great picture it really should have been. It is, however, a spectacle of sorts, that by way of the extended directors cut, becomes a fine enough addition to the genre it so clearly wanted to crown. The problems are evident from the off. The casting of Brad Pitt as Achilles always looked to have been based purely on looks. Nicely toned body and brooding close ups do not a warrior make, and thus, as good an actor as Pitt definitely is, this is a role (and genre) too far. Diane Kruger as Helen is under written, which since at the time was a poor actress yet to bloom turns out to be a bonus here, and Orlando Bloom playing the wimp like Lothario Paris the way he should do - still gets out acted and swamped by all around him. The other main problem is how uneven the story telling is. Petersen looks confused as how to condense the Trojan war in the running time, whilst also juggling the emphasis of the two great warriors at its core. That Eric Bana's excellent portrayal of Hector comes through the jumble is a testament to Bana's ability and nothing else. The good is, well, rather good though. Agamemnon, courtesy of a nasty turn from Brian Cox, is well formed. It gives the picture a reason for being outside of it being a war about some bloke stealing a woman from another bloke. Imperial cravings and a genuine thirst for blood helps lift Troy out of the rocky waters it had found itself in. Peter O'Toole, Brendan Gleeson and Sean Bean do fine work with what little they have got, and the production values on offer are hugely impressive. The fight sequences impact and are full of gusto. The fight off between Hector and Achilles is superbly choreographed (fought out to a score that James Horner has lifted from the one Danny Elfman used for Planet Of The Apes three years earlier) and the battle between the armies outside the walls of troy sits with the best in the genre. CGI is often called the bane of cinema, but when used so well as it is here (see the ships approaching Troy for instance) it proves to be an effective and entertaining tool. Troy has problems, of that there is no doubt. But come the end one knows that it has been entertained, one knows that this was a time of heroes. So with that, and the knowledge that the film made a profit of just over £320 million worldwide, Petersen can smugly sit in his chair musing it was job done. 7/10

Wuchak

Wuchak

Nov 9, 2019 · via TMDB

★ 10.0

***"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' or 'goddesses' like Athena popping out of thin air because "Troy" is a realistic portrayal of the Trojan war. More than that, "Troy" is arguably the best sword & sandal epic ever put to film. You name the picture -- "Samson and Delilah," "Spartacus," "Ben-Hur," "Ulysses," "The Viking Queen," “Conan the Barbarian,” "Braveheart," "Attila," "The Odyssey," "Gladiator," etc. -- "Troy" is superior. At the very least it’s as good as some of the better flicks just noted, like "Ben-Hur," and far edges out "Spartacus" and "Samson and Delilah." As for more recent sword & sandal epics, like the overrated "Braveheart" or "Gladiator," "Troy" blows 'em out of the water. Roger Ebert is a great writer and critic, but his mediocre review of "Troy" is all wrong. Ebert's major criticisms, believe it or not, are the main reasons I have such high respect for this film: He complains that Petersen omitted the many Greek 'gods' & 'goddesses' and gripes that the actors perform their roles as believable people and not larger-than-life caricatures. This can, of course, be respectably done, as in the 1955 film "Ulysses," but this is not what Petersen was shooting for in "Troy." His goal, as already noted, was to depict the actual Trojan War on which Homer's myth is based. (Even if it never really took place, wars LIKE IT did). Regarding Brad Pitt's heavily criticized performance as Achilles, I couldn’t care less about Pitt until seeing this movie as he does an outstanding job portraying Greece's greatest warrior. No, he's not the bulkiest warrior to ever grace the earth, but he's fast as lightning, confident, expertly skilled and deadly accurate. Even his voice completely fits the role. Eric Bana (from "Hulk") is also great as Hector, Achilles' Trojan counterpart, who's sick of war and just wants to live a life of peace with his family. These two have a showdown in the film and it is without a doubt the greatest mano-a-mano sword & sandal duel ever filmed. What's interesting about the picture is that you never really end up rooting for one side or the other. When Achilles and Hector have their powerful face-off, my wife and I couldn't decide for whom to root. Maybe that's the point. Don't get me wrong, Agamemnon could be viewed as the villain in this picture, and I wasn't rooting for Menelaus when he fights Paris (Orlando Bloom, who seduces Helen, Menelaus' wife), but neither the Greeks nor the Trojans are painted as the 'good guys' or 'bad guys.' They're just people at war, and in war there's no real glory, as Hector points out... and it never ends, as Achilles states. An additional point is that living in a state of war is a JOYLESS existence. And both Bana and Pitt get this across well. As for beautiful women, there are only a couple mentionable: Diane Kruger plays Helen, "the face that launched a thousand ships." Some have complained that she's too plain for the role, but I disagree. I’m not a fan of hers or anything, but she looks pretty dang sharp to me (not to mention has an impressive behind shot). Besides, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. If Paris deems her worthy of starting a war, who are we to disagree? Also on hand is cutie Rose Byrne who plays Briseis, the virgin priestess whom Achilles converts to the pleasures of the flesh. I should point out that "Troy" was one of the most expensive pictures ever made at the time and it definitely SHOWS on the screen. Make no mistake, "Troy" is breath-taking just to WATCH -- the colossal armies, ships and battles are awe-inspiring to behold, not to mention the Maltan and Mexican locations. And the CGI effects are outstanding for the time, not fake-looking like the Rome & Coliseum scenes in "Gladiator." Another complaint by Ebert is that the dialogue is lousy; nothing could be further from the truth. There are great pieces of dialogue interspersed throughout, including Achilles' comment that the 'gods' envy people because we're mortal and "Everything's beautiful because we're doomed." Thankfully, there's not one goofy one-liner anywhere to be found. James Horner's score should also be mentioned. If you enjoyed the soundtrack of "The Passion of the Christ" you'll love this one because it's just as good/serious/reverent/powerful. For instance, the intense percussion during Achilles and Hector's showdown is magnificent. Interestingly, Brad Pitt, who plays Achilles, injured his Achilles tendon during shooting. Fitting, no? FINAL WORD: If you're in the mood for a sword & sandal epic, "Troy" more than fills the bill. The story captivates from the get-to and never lets up the entire 2.5 hour runtime (technically 2 hours, 42 minutes, with credits). It extravagantly visualizes the Trojan War for you, something I never did until seeing this mind-blowing, outstanding piece of cinema. GRADE: A+

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Cast 34
Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Achilles

Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom

Paris

Eric Bana

Eric Bana

Hector

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Agamemnon

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

Odysseus

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson

Menelaus

Diane Kruger

Diane Kruger

Helen

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

Priam

Rose Byrne

Rose Byrne

Briseis

Saffron Burrows

Saffron Burrows

Andromache

Garrett Hedlund

Garrett Hedlund

Patroclus

Vincent Regan

Vincent Regan

Eudorus

Julie Christie

Julie Christie

Thetis

Nathan Jones

Nathan Jones

Boagrius

Mark Lewis Jones

Mark Lewis Jones

Tecton

John Shrapnel

John Shrapnel

Nestor

James Cosmo

James Cosmo

Glaucus

Nigel Terry

Nigel Terry

Archeptolemus

Julian Glover

Julian Glover

Triopas

Trevor Eve

Trevor Eve

Velior

Frankie Fitzgerald

Frankie Fitzgerald

Aeneas

Lucie Barat

Lucie Barat

Helen's Handmaiden

Siri Svegler

Siri Svegler

Polydora

Ken Bones

Ken Bones

Hippasus

Manuel Cauchi

Manuel Cauchi

Old Spartan Fisherman

Owain Yeoman

Owain Yeoman

Lysander

Tyler Mane

Tyler Mane

Ajax

Louis Dempsey

Louis Dempsey

Aphareus

Joshua Richards

Joshua Richards

Haemon

Tim Chipping

Tim Chipping

Echepolus

Desislava Stefanova

Desislava Stefanova

Singing Woman

Tanja Tzarovska

Tanja Tzarovska

Singing Woman

Adoni Maropis

Adoni Maropis

Agamemnon's Officer

Jacob Smith

Jacob Smith

Messenger Boy

Crew 64
Andy Nicholson

Andy Nicholson

Art Direction

Jon Billington

Jon Billington

Art Direction

Roger Pratt

Roger Pratt

Director of Photography

Fraser Taggart

Fraser Taggart

Second Unit Director of Photography

Alex Bailey

Alex Bailey

Still Photographer

Graham Churchyard

Graham Churchyard

Costume Supervisor

Barrie Gower

Barrie Gower

Prosthetic Makeup Artist

Gabriel Yared

Gabriel Yared

Additional Music

Ben Morris

Ben Morris

CG Supervisor

Gary Brozenich

Gary Brozenich

CG Supervisor

Homer

Homer

Poem

Simon Crane

Simon Crane

Stunt Coordinator

Nick McKinless

Nick McKinless

Stunt Double

Andy Bennett

Andy Bennett

Stunts

Asen Asenov

Asen Asenov

Stunts

Buster Reeves

Buster Reeves

Stunts

Dan Hirst

Dan Hirst

Stunts

Daniel Naprous

Daniel Naprous

Stunts

David Leitch

David Leitch

Stunts

Derek Lea

Derek Lea

Stunts

Dimitar Ilkov

Dimitar Ilkov

Stunts

Dimiter Doichinov

Dimiter Doichinov

Stunts

Domonkos Párdányi

Domonkos Párdányi

Stunts

Eduardo Gómez

Eduardo Gómez

Stunts

Eunice Huthart

Eunice Huthart

Stunts

Franklin Mark Henson

Franklin Mark Henson

Stunts

Gáspár Szabó

Gáspár Szabó

Stunts

Gerardo Albarrán

Gerardo Albarrán

Stunts

James O'Donnell

James O'Donnell

Stunts

Joel Navarro

Joel Navarro

Stunts

Jonathan Cohen

Jonathan Cohen

Stunts

Leo Stransky

Leo Stransky

Stunts

Marc Mailley

Marc Mailley

Stunts

Mark Mottram

Mark Mottram

Stunts

Mark Southworth

Mark Southworth

Stunts

Martin Hub

Martin Hub

Stunts

Mauricio Martínez

Mauricio Martínez

Stunts

Nick McKinless

Nick McKinless

Stunts

Niko Nedyalkov

Niko Nedyalkov

Stunts

Omar Ayala

Omar Ayala

Stunts

Richard Ryan

Richard Ryan

Stunts

Rowley Irlam

Rowley Irlam

Stunts

Siso Kamburov

Siso Kamburov

Stunts

Stuart Clark

Stuart Clark

Stunts

Trayan Milenov-Troy

Trayan Milenov-Troy

Stunts

Velizar Peev

Velizar Peev

Stunts

Vencislav Stojanov

Vencislav Stojanov

Stunts

Wade Eastwood

Wade Eastwood

Stunts

Wolfgang Petersen

Wolfgang Petersen

Director

Simon Crane

Simon Crane

Second Unit Director

Michelle Lewitt

Michelle Lewitt

Casting Associate

Janet Hirshenson

Janet Hirshenson

Casting Consultant

Colin Wilson

Colin Wilson

Producer

Wolfgang Petersen

Wolfgang Petersen

Producer

James Horner

James Horner

Conductor

Randy Kerber

Randy Kerber

Orchestrator

James Horner

James Horner

Original Music Composer

Alessandro Cioffi

Alessandro Cioffi

Digital Compositor

Phillip Leonhardt

Phillip Leonhardt

Digital Compositor

Alex Bicknell

Alex Bicknell

Visual Effects Producer

Homer

Homer

Novel

Homer

Homer

Original Concept

David Benioff

David Benioff

Screenplay

Homer

Homer

Writer

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