Troy

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...Troy was a breath-taking film with a brilliant plot (admittedly based on a legend), amazing characters and some amazing special effects. Story The story was well written and believable, however, it is based on a historical legend and is not the work of the makers of the film, so while I liked it, I can't give anybody credit for it. The story was also refreshing in that the good guys lost, which is original. 4/5 Characters/ performances This film had an amazing set of characters portrayed by some truly gifted actors such as Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom. There was a nice mix of brave, selfless heroes and some twisted villains. However, the film also impressed me in that it didn't see characters in black and white as many films do and there was good within evil and evil within good. There was also something to look...

anakha6 18.11.2008 · Read review
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Review of Troy (DVD)

'Troy' An epic tale of Greece and Troy

Advantages: Epic storyline, Brad Pitt fans will enjoy!
Disadvantages: A little long winded in parts

...Review of ?Troy? 2 Disc Special Edition DVD The DVD I am reviewing the 2 disc special edition of the DVD. The movie was produced in 2004 by Warner Bros. Pictures. The movie received mediocre praise from the critics for the retelling of Homer's ?The Iliad?. The storyline is fairly loosely based on The Iliad, and Hollywood has used it's artist license to add to the tale. The Special Edition consists of the 2 discs, one being the actual movie and the other a very interesting mixture of special effect techniques used in the production, an analysis of the battle scenes, a 3D animated guide to Greek myths and a look at the design of the sets used and the comparisons between Greek temples and ruins of the time. ASIN: B0002TR7OG The DVD has a runtime of 156 minutes, has subtitles in Danish, English, Finnish, German, Hebrew...

brittle1906 30.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of Troy (DVD)

Troy

Advantages: It fulfills its purpose very professionally
Disadvantages: It has minimal individuality

...INTRODUCTION 2004 was a curiously strong year for historical epics. With King Arthur, Troy and Alexander appearing within months of each other there was no lack of enthusiams for fans of this genre, although others may question these big budget conglamorations as being nothing more than the producers wish to ride the post-Lord of the Rings wave. As it was, none of these modern epics managed to pull through the consciousness of the audiences the way The Lord of the Rings did and either were lambasted by all or quietly faded away from memory. In that latter group is Wolfgang Petersen's Troy, the epic retelling of the fall of Troy, with the ever marketable Brad Pitt as Achilles and the equally charming Orlando Bloom of LOTR fame as Paris, with Diane Kruger as their love interest Helen and Eric Bana as Hector. With the usual CGI effects...

berlioz 29.03.2005 · Read review
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Review of Troy - Various Artists

TROY

Advantages: Superb fantasy writing
Disadvantages: None

...Troy: Lord of the Silver Bow is the first in a trilogy of books telling the story of the Trojan war, and subsequent fall of the city, however through the eyes of new and non-standard characters. This being the first novel in the series starts the action a long time before the fall of Troy and uses this book to set the scene both in terms of characters and political positions. The lead character is Heliakon - a pirate raider who gave up his crown to avoid a civil was with his own brother. He meets and falls in love with a mysterious woman, Andromache, who in turn loves him back - however she has been promised as a bride to his close friend Hector of Troy and so the love must remain unfulfilled. Set against their story is the coming war between the blood -thirsty Agamemnon and the powerful but aging Piram. As no official war has...

pdoyle007 31.05.2007 · Read review
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Review of Troy: Lord Of The Silver Bow - David Gemmell

Troy

Advantages: An enjoyed few hours
Disadvantages: None

...For power and honour, two worlds will go to war, thousands will fall in pursuit of the glory. A nation will burn to the ground, and all for love... This is Homer's story, a Greek writer and philosopher from 800BC, his famous Iliad, which is a mixture of Homer's opinions, mythology and fact. Troy is a movie written by David Benioff, and loosely based on Homer's epic tale. A two and a half hour epic (UK: 163 min / Germany:162 min cut version, and is directed by Wolfgang Petersen, who is himself, no stranger to blockbuster movies, with such movies as, The Perfect Storm, Outbreak and Air Force One, among his successes. Now if you have lived under a rock all your life, and have no idea what the Iliad is, then first I will tell you a little about it, so that you will have a better understanding of the review. In the Iliad, a plague is...

Paradis 05.10.2004 · Read review
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Review of Troy (Special Edition) (DVD)

Helen of Troy

Advantages: Gives a Slightly Different Version of Events
Disadvantages: Is A Bit Long

...The story of Troy is a well known one and I think this is one of the better versions out there although by no means the best. The film opens with a few scenes of different characters in the movie as the narrator, who we later learn is Menelaus, tells that what is to follow are the true events surrounding the great Trojan war and the downfall of the mighty city of Troy. We then see a young Cassandra running to her parents King Priam played by John Rhys-Davies and Queen Hecuba played by Maryam D'Abo. The Queen has just given birth to a baby son who has been named Alexandros. However Cassandra warns them that this child will bring about the destruction of Troy unless they kill him. Both parents believe wholeheartedly in Cassandra's predictions and so arrange for Alexandros to be left atop a hillside to die. However a passerby finds...

Merced 27.08.2007 · Read review
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Review of Helen Of Troy (DVD)

Lording it over other books on Troy

Advantages: Good characters, an interesting take on Troy and its heroes
Disadvantages: The romance element

...?Lord of the Silver Bow? is the first book in a trilogy about Troy and was one that I had thought about reading for a while. Having finally picked it up in the library, I?m certainly glad I did. I found this a very readable book and very enjoyable. It was easy to get into despite the subject matter being based on the classic tale of the Iliad and the stuff of legend. Gemmell switches between different characters and so the story is never seen from only one viewpoint. The book begins before the war and the siege of Troy by the Greek states and so acts as a scene setter ? we are shown the various characters of the nations involved. Troy is shown to be an ostentatious place, wealthy beyond belief and very strong in its alliances. However, Priam, the king of Troy, is not well liked among his subjects and peers and is constantly thwarting...

mogdred1 04.12.2009 · Read review
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Review of Troy: Lord Of The Silver Bow - David Gemmell

The Fall Of Troy

Advantages: Pretty much ever song blows you away, Fall Of Troy at their most raw!
Disadvantages: Songs average at about

...The Fall Of Troys first album is one which gets better with age. The more you listen to the incredible guitar rifts the more you start to actually hear what the hell he's playing. Once you reach this point, you start loving this band. I'd normally plan my reveiws with the best song, the worst song, and then overall did i like it. However with this album i need about 3 best songs. Rockstar Nailbomb is only 2:03 but it is deffinately one of my favorite, especially when the base comes in about 15 seconds into the song. I Just got this symphony going is has to be the best intro to a song on this, or on any of Fall Of Troys later albums. In my personal opinion i think it starts to go a little mainstream as the song pans out, but the first 30 seconds are just mindboggoling! The Last March of the Ents is one of my favorite guitar rifts...

metalrocker92 21.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of Fall Of Troy, The - Fall Of Troy

Disaster of Troy

Advantages: great film, brilliant special effects, sound acting
Disadvantages: feature split over 2 discs!, dodgy accents

...) in the Kingdom of Sparta where they are celebrating a truce and an alliance between the great powers of Sparta and Troy. Yet things quickly turn sour after Paris falls in love with queen Helen of Sparta (Diane Kruger), infuriating her husband Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson). Menelaus enlists the help of his brother, Agamemnon, in order to retrieve Helen back to Sparta. Yet Agamemnon already had plans of bringing Troy under his rule and quickly seizes the opportunity to unite a force to conquer Troy. Yet with the legendary swordsman Prince Hector in the Trojan ranks Agamemnon must attempt to gain the sword of Achilles in order to win the battle. Yet, reluctant to fight again for someone he despises, Achilles is finally persuaded by the King of Ithaca Odysseus (Sean Bean) to fight for glory and immortality. So beginning the siege of Troy...

Darko3B 29.06.2008 · Read review
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Review of Troy (Two Discs) (DVD) (DVD)

Troy

Advantages: cast / acting
Disadvantages: few

...Troy Greek King Agamemnon has, forcefully, united the tribes of Greece. His brother Menelaus has negotiated an uneasy peace with Troy. But when Spartan Princess Helen cuckolds Menelaus with Trojan Prince Paris, warmongering Agamemnon uses it as an excuse for launching an all out war on Troy. The casting is excellent. All of the actors are the sort capable of brilliance, especially those in the minor roles, such as Peter O?Toole, Brian Cox and Brendan Glesson. But it?s Brad Pitt as warrior Achilles and Eric Bana as Prince Hector who turn in the outstanding performances. I?ve always enjoyed watching Pitt, he?s unpretentious and his style is diverse. Here he?s more menacing than ever and produces a convincing portrayal of a man with few loyalties, involved in both mercenary and heroic acts. Eric Bana also impresses greatly...

Kevin_Stanley 02.06.2004 · Read review
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Review of Troy (Special Edition) (DVD)