Troy

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Helena S @RT21135071 5d History hates lovers. If you have to rewrite two characters as familial to be able to contextualize their relationship in the eyes of modern society in a way that avoids labeling them as romantic, maybe you were never meant to rewrite them. Other than that egregious writing choice, I can't say it wasn't at all enjoyable. The action scenes were satisfactory, and the plot was interesting, albeit predictable. See more Matthew D @OceanSage Mar 28 Brad Pitt makes for an enthralling and masculine hero as Achilles. I’ve seen it a dozen times. German director Wolfgang Petersen’s Greek war epic Troy (2004) is still awesome and entertaining. Brad Pitt is ferocious and thoughtful as Greece’s mightiest warrior and leader of the Myrmidons named Achilles. His fierce swordplay is intense and phenomenal here in Troy. He has fascinating romantic chemistry with Rose Byrne’s lovely Briseis. Eric Bana is tough, nuanced, wise, and skilled as the brave Crown Prince of Troy called Hector. His swordplay is fantastic, but it is his subtle performance as a war weary Hector that steals the entire film. Orlando Bloom is fun as the cowardly and sensitive Prince of Troy named Paris. Diane Kruger is heavenly as the legendary Helen of Troy. See more Cody W @RT77798851 Mar 17 Don’t give an ear to the pretentious critics - this movie is war masterpiece. See more andras gaspar P @pasztorandrasgaspar Mar 11 Troy is good movie because it has good action scenes and a good story. See more Stephanie G @Stephanie28 Feb 17 I don't understand the negative reviews. This movie is awesome and I watched it in theaters when it came out long ago. A lot of it depends on what your expectations are before watching. If you think this will be the first movie EVER to adhere strictly to the book (the Iliad in this case) within 3 hours than your expectations are too high. If you can allow yourself to get lost in a romanticized version full of great costumes, interesting sets, and interesting battle scenes than you'll enjoy this. Sometimes we watch movies to understand the past, sometimes it's to escape. This one is an epic escape and it's enjoyable. "There's no mystery"... Well yes, renowned heros will have no mystery. For ex, there is no Hercules show or movie where you don't understand who the hero is. The acting is good, the story is good, just enough romance, just enough brutality, just enough sentiment in the end, well rounded entertainment. Love it! Get the popcorn and relax a little, it's not a documentary. See more Ryan C. @djrmc24 Feb 16 Watched the Director’s cut of Troy and it was entertaining throughout the entire 3 hours and 16 minute runtime. Keep in mind there is no intermission and this is film will captivate you from start to finish. Brad Pitt was born to play the role of Achilles who fights for his men and himself with never bowing down to the leaders of his kingdom. The supporting cast here is also terrific with Eric Bana as Hector, Sean Bean as Odysseus, Brian Cox as Agamemnon, and Orlando Bloom as Paris. Director Wolfgang Petersen has an eye for action and drama and this is a spectacle worth viewing. Even if you’re not a fan of the Troy mythology, the casual viewer will be interested in this retelling. The Director’s cut features more graphic violence, gore, and disturbing scenes during the siege of Troy. There are a few pacing issues in this film that seem off but overall it’s still a great epic to watch again and again. The musical choice in the Hector and Achillies scene for the Director’s cut is very questionable and seems like it was a copy and paste decision. Troy gets a near perfect 4 1/2 out of 5 stars from me. See more Read all reviews

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