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Troy (2-Disc Edition) [2004]

starring: Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Julian Glover, Brian Cox
directed by: Wolfgang Petersen

October 25, 2004
Enjoyable movie, lots of action and a visual feast!
Impressive and bloody combat scenes, together with excellent 'Lord Of The Rings' style CGI work to depict the 100,000 plus soldiers in action.
Casting is excellent, especially Pitt, Bean, Cox and O'Toole.
My only gripe, was the decision to negate the fantasy aspects especially in the wake of the Peter Jackson movies. The Gods of Greece are referenced by the cast, but are in no way depicted. Ares, Poseidon etc are all major players in The Iliad, so I find this a dissapointment.
Anyone looking for a more mythological view of Homer should check out the 1997 adaptation of The Odyssey with Armand Assante. Metal fans should maybe check out Manowar's Triumph Of Steel album ... Read More: