Troy (2004)

Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Screenwriter: David Benioff
Cast: Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Orlando Bloom, Julian Glover, Brian Cox, Nathan Jones, Eric Bana, Jacob Smith / Rose Byrne / Peter O’Toole
Genre: Action / Romance
Region: USA / Malta / UK
language: English
Released: 2004-06-12 (Mainland China) / 2004-05-14 (USA)
Length: 163 minutes / 196 minutes (director’s cut)
Also known as: Troy: Trojan Horse Massacre
Rating: IMDB 7.3 / Rotten Tomatoes 53%

Movie Synopsis
In the romantic, magnificent and thought-provoking ancient Greece, the love-hate legend between the Olympian gods and humans is still talked about, and among them, the battle of Troy recorded in Homer’s epic poem “Iliad” is even more important for later generations. Classic works performed repeatedly by playwrights and audiences. When Prince Paris (Orlando Bloom) of Troy was invited to a banquet by the King of Sparta in Greece, he fell in love with the king’s wife Helen (Diane Kruger) and fell in love with him. The beautiful appearance of the country made him unable to control himself, so he took Helen back to his country. This move aroused the anger of the Greek countries. Under the call of Agamemnon (Brian Cox), King of Mycenae, a powerful coalition army marched on Troy. In the ensuing decade-long war, Achilles (Brad Pitt), Odysseus (Sean Bean), Hector (Eric Bana) Eric Bana (played by Eric Bana) and other heroes have their own heroes, writing a soul-stirring but embarrassing legendary epic…
The film won the 2004 Youth Choice Award for Best Actor (Brad Pitt)

Troy is a 2004 epic war film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and starring Brad Pitt as the legendary Greek warrior Achilles. The film is based on Homer’s epic poem, the Iliad, and tells the story of the Trojan War, a conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans over the beautiful Helen of Troy.

The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its epic scale and battle sequences, but criticized its lack of faithfulness to the source material and character development. Despite the mixed critical reception, Troy was a commercial success, grossing over $497 million worldwide.

The film is noted for its impressive production design, including the recreation of ancient cities and battle scenes. It also features a star-studded cast, including Eric Bana as Hector, Orlando Bloom as Paris, and Diane Kruger as Helen.

Overall, Troy remains a popular and influential film, particularly among fans of the historical epic genre. The film has inspired numerous adaptations and spin-offs, including the television series Troy: Fall of a City (2018) and the video game Total War Saga: Troy (2020).