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Troy

DVD Widescreen 2-disc Unrated More Info 2-disc Unrated Director's Cut Close Caption: Yes Region Code: 1 UPC: 085391154501 Catalog #: DL2042755 Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, English subtitles, English SDH subtitles, French subtitles, Spanish subtitles	Usually ships in 5-10 days	$17.99 (10% off) List Price: ~~$19.99~~
DVD Widescreen 2-disc Ultimate More Info 2-disc Ultimate Collector's Edition Close Caption: Yes Region Code: 1 UPC: 085391154518 Catalog #: DL2042756 Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, English subtitles, English SDH subtitles, French subtitles, Spanish subtitles	Usually ships in 5-10 days	$35.99 (10% off) List Price: ~~$39.99~~
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Synopsis

Epic telling of Homer's violent classic The Iliad, with Brad Pitt as Achilles leading the Greeks in an invasion of Troy. The plot is complicated by Prince Paris (Orlando Bloom) stealing the heart of Helen of Troy (the stunning Diane Kruger).

Review

Loosely adapting Homer's "The Iliad" (but eliminating the gods) for the big screen, director Petersen has crafted an epic that attempts to evoke memories of recent swordplay films such as Gladiator and even The Lord of the Rings. Troy, which isn't as successful as either film, does work on quite a few levels, and is entertaining throughout, but the occasional inferior dialogue and two romances lacking sparks very nearly sabotage this costly, handsome costumer. Set during the Trojan War circa 1200 BC, the story focuses on the Greek's greatest soldier Achilles (Pitt), who, of course, has been blessed by the gods. When Troy's two princes Hector (Bana) and Paris (Bloom) try to make peace with the Greeks after ten years of war, a possible truce is ruined when Paris falls in love with Helen (Kruger), Queen of Sparta, and she returns with Paris to Troy. The Greeks, led by Achilles, invade Troy, where numerous, impressive battle sequences take place. The cast is hit-or-miss: Bana and O'Toole (as King of Troy) are outstanding, each bringing an emotional depth the screenplay doesn't always supply; Bloom and Kruger are lackluster in poorly written roles; while Pitt, looking impossibly buff, seems to be in his own film giving a brooding, contemporary portrait of Achilles. The majority of the effects are excellent, and it is difficult to tell in most scenes whether effects are actually being used or not (there are 1,500 extras to help give the film that 1950s look, which works in the film's favor). In spite of a few serious flaws, Troy still manages through some great acting, heady action scenes and compelling characters to offer a kind of excitement and spectacle to be savored.

-- David Bleiler

Product Format Information

DVD Widescreen: $17.99 (2-disc Unrated Director's Cut)

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Running Time: 196 minutes
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 085391154501
Catalog #: DL2042755

Studio : Warner

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 , French Dolby Digital 5.1 , Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 , English Subtitles , English SDH Subtitles , French Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 2.35
Extras: Trailers
Features:
Featurette: "Troy Revisited": An Introduction by Wolfgang Petersen
Featurette: "Troy in Focus": The Talent and Resources an Epic Movie Requires
Featurette: "In the Thick of Battle": The Film's Thrilling Action Sequences
Featurette: "From Ruins to Reality": The History Behind the Production Design
Featurette: "Troy: An Effects Odyssey": The Secrets Behind the Miraculous Special Effects
Featurette: "Attacking Troy": Gearing Up for an On-Screen Siege
Documentaries: Greek Ship Towing

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DVD Widescreen: $35.99 (2-disc Ultimate Collector's Edition)

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 085391154518
Catalog #: DL2042756

Studio : Warner

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , English Subtitles , French Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 2.35
Features:
The Art of Troy photobook
Select pages from Director, Wolfgang Petersen’s shooting script
Photo gallery: Behind-the-scenes photos

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Blu-ray : $17.99

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 085391173779
Catalog #: DB2042757

Studio : Warner

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 , French Dolby Digital 5.1 , Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 , English Subtitles , English SDH Subtitles , French Subtitles , Korean Subtitles , Portuguese Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 2.4
Extras: Trailers
Features:
Featurette: "Troy Revisited": An Introduction by Wolfgang Petersen
Featurette: "Troy in Focus": The Talent and Resources an Epic Movie Requires
Featurette: "In the Thick of Battle": The Film's Thrilling Action Sequences
Featurette: "From Ruins to Reality": The History Behind the Production Design
Featurette: "Troy: An Effects Odyssey": The Secrets Behind the Miraculous Special Effects
Featurette: "Attacking Troy": Gearing Up for an On-Screen Siege
Documentaries: Greek Ship Towing