Troy (2 Disc Set)
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 literature’s most notorious
lovers, Paris, Prince of Troy (ORLANDO BLOOM) and Helen (DIANE KRUGER), Queen of
Sparta, ignites a war that will devastate a civilization. When Paris spirits
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
Mycenaeans, 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 to conquer Troy to seize control of the Aegean, thus
ensuring the supremacy of his already vast empire. The walled city, under the
leadership of King Priam (PETER O’TOOLE) and defended by mighty Prince Hector
(ERIC BANA), is a citadel that no army has ever 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 allegiance to
nothing and no one, 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.
Critic Reviews:
- " Brad is worth the ticket price alone and others turned in creditable
performances, particularly Eric Bana as an upright family man who just happens
to be the prince of a warlike city-state, and Sean Bean as Odysseus the Ironic.
" – Will Self
- " The face-off between Achilles and Hector is beautifully realized, all
the more wounding because we can precisely read each man's emotions going into
the fight. " – Rob Gonsalves
- " Feel your jaw drop when first viewing the arrival of the thousand
Greek ships, a visual masterpiece. " – Steve Crum
