Released Jan 04/05. With soaring photography that circles from above then swoops in for the action, TROY is Wolfgang Petersen's majestic presentation of the classic Greek legend. It 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!!

• Attractive Retail Box
• Genre: Action/Adventure, Action, Adventure, Mythology, War, Epic
• Rating: 14A (Canadian Home Video Rating)
• Rating Reason: For Violence and Gory Scenes.
• Starring: Eric Bana, Sean Bean, Orlando Bloom, Saffron Burrows, Rose Byrne, Brian Cox, Brendan Gleeson, Peter O'Toole, Brad Pitt, William Bradley Pitt
• Directed By: Wolfgang Petersen
• Release Information:
• Studio: Warner Home Video
• Theatrical Release Date: May 14, 2004
• DVD Release Date: January 4, 2005
• Run Time: 162 minutes
• Production Company: Warner Home Video
• Package Type: Keep Case
• Number of Discs: 2
• Dual-Layer Format
• DVD Features:
• Encoding: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only). This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries.
• Aspect Ratio(s):
• Full Screen (Standard) - 1.33:1
• Available Audio Tracks:
• English (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)
• French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
• Languages: English and French (Dubbed in Quebec)
• Available Subtitles: English, French and Spanish
• Closed Captioned: Yes
• Bonus Features:
• Disc 1:
• Feature Movie
• Disc 2:
• In The Thick Of The Battle - Analyzes the Film's Action Sequences
• From Ruins To Reality - Explores the History Behind the Production Design
• Troy: An Effects Odyssey - Reveals the Secrets Behind the Miraculous Special Effects
• Gallery Of The Gods - Animated Guide to Greek Myths
• Theatrical Trailer
• Interactive Features:
• Scene Access
• Interactive Menus

• DVD Player

• Trailer: Windows Media, 28-300k (videodetective.com)
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• http://www.hollywood.com/movies/reviews/movie/1752749
• http://www.premiere.com/article.asp?section_id=2&article_id=1559