TROY the Movie
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the DVD - Release Date DVD 2004 - 2005 jan 5th
With soaring photography that circles
from above then swoops in for the action, TROY
DVD is Wolfgang Petersen's majestic presentation of the classic
Greek legend. Troy
DVD 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.