Troy (2004)
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Troy is a 2004 epic historical war film directed by Wolfgang Petersen, a loose adaptation of Homer's Iliad depicting the legendary Trojan War. Brad Pitt stars as Achilles, the greatest warrior of the Greek army, whose personal glory-seeking and eventual compassion for the enemy complicate the Greeks' siege of Troy after Prince Paris, played by Orlando Bloom, elopes with Helen, the wife of Spartan King Menelaus. Eric Bana plays Hector, the noble Trojan prince and Troy's finest defender, whose eventual duel with Achilles provides the film's emotional and dramatic climax.
Troy controversially stripped the Iliad of its supernatural elements — the gods do not appear, and the events are presented as historical rather than mythological — a creative choice that divided audiences who felt the divine machinery was essential to the story. Brad Pitt's physical preparation for Achilles was extensive, and the beach landing sequence and his one-on-one duel choreography were impressive. Peter O'Toole's performance as the aged King Priam, particularly in the devastating scene where he begs Achilles for the return of Hector's body, was the film's most emotionally powerful moment.
The massive battle sequences, featuring thousands of extras and extensive practical effects, gave the film genuine epic scale. Troy earned $497 million worldwide on a $175 million budget, a profitable but unspectacular return for a film of its ambition.





