Topic: Review(troy)

Contents: Writer Director Production Music Introduction background Plot Conclusion analysis Moral

Introduction

As the blockbuster Brad Pitt film Troy storms the cinemas, archaeologists and historians are shedding light on the ancient city and epic that inspired the movie. The poet Homer probably wrote the epic in the eighth or ninth century, B.C., several

hundred years after the war is supposed to have taken place. Much of it is no doubt fantasy. There is, for example, no evidence that Achilles or even Helen existed.

But most scholars agree that Troy itself was no imaginary Shangri-La but a real city, and that the Trojan War indeed happened.

introduction

Troy made it into the "Best of Warner Bros - 50 Film Collection (90th Anniversary Collection). It was also nominated for 11 awards. 

It won 2 at the 2005 ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards which were: Top Box Office Film James Horner and the 2005 Teen Choice Awards 

The Choice Movie Actor Drama/Action Adventure won by Brad Pitt.  The Achilles hector best rivalry 50/50 greatest movie rivalries by total film. The movie made $479 million world wide in 2004.

Cast and crew

Writer:

The movie is based on the epic poem “The Iliad by Homer”. Written by David Benioff movie sidesteps the existence of Greek gods and turns its hero’s into action movie.

Directed by

Wolfgang Petersen.

Production:

The movie was picturized on the island of Malta Mediterranean and in Mexico. The first choice was Morocco but some security problems had change the plane.

Palace of Troy, were filmed on sets built at Shepperton Studios in the UK, but most of the production was shot on Malta and at the southern tip of Baja California.

Fort Ricasoli was built at Valeta on Malta.

Music by:

James Horner

 

The soundtrack for the film was released on May 11, 2004

through Reprise Records.

1: Brad pit has played the role of Achilles. Who was the hero of this movie. Son of nymph Thetis and king Peleus from Myrmidons. He was killed by the arrow of Paris on heel. It is said that Achilles was invulnerable except his heel. And that’s the reason that he was killed by the small wound on heel. The term Achilles heel has come to mean as the point of weakness.

2: Hector's role has been played by the

Eric Bana one of the strongest man from

Trojan side. My favorite character too.

He was a patriotic prince and great warier.

And he was honest too.

3: Paris of troy role is played by the handsome Orlando bloom.

Diane Kruger was selected for the role of Helen of Sparta.

Odysseus role has been played by the Sean bean. He looks like a great man. When king Agamemnon sends his men to brought him to Mycenae. He was just sitting like a common man and its looks as he is already aware that king Agamemnon is waiting for him. He was so simple yet men didn’t feel that the man they were talking with could be a king.

Patroclus was the cousin of Achilles acted by the Garret Headland. He was dear to Achilles. His death was the reason that Achilles take part in the war against Trojans.

Bersies character has played by the Rose Byrne. She was the sister of Paris and hector. This character was also offered to Aishweria Roy bollywood queen.

8: Priam’s role is played by the Peter O Toole. King of troy and father of hector and Paris. 9: Nathan jokes works as Baugrius.10: Thetis role was played by the Julie Christie

11: King Menelaus of Sparta role was played by Brendan Gleeson .12: Brian cox acted king Agamemnon of Mycenae. They both were brother.

Background of the movieEris the goddess of discard

This movie has a background of a dispute among goddesses. Yet the marriage of Menelaus and Helen was doomed to failure years before. The story start when all the Gods and Goddesses were enjoying the marriage banquet of

the sea nymph Thetis and king Paleus. Except goddess of discord Eris. This thing make herself jealous and he decided to take revenge from all Gods and

Goddess by creating a beauty contest.

Paris as a judge Hera, Athena and Aphrodite all claim this apple. Then Zeus sends them to mount leda where Paris, son of

Prium was herding his cattle. He was asked to judge one of them for the fairest. Paris said that I am just a human being liable to make the stupidest mistakes . I beg to the losers not vexed

with me. The Goddess all agreed to abide by his decision.

‘Examine me,’ said Hera, ‘and remember that if you judge me the fairest, I will make you lord of all Asia, and the richest man alive.’

‘Listen, Paris, if you have enough common sense to award me the prize, I will make you victorious in all your battles, as well as the handsomest and wisest man in the world.’ said Athene.

Aphrodite offers him the fairest women in the world

As Paris get impressed by the beauty of Aphrodite and she uttered an oath of Solomon then Paris without a second thought awarded the apple to Aphrodite.

By this he incurred the anger of both Hera and Athena and they plane the destruction of Troy.

Helen’s curse

Leda, wife of Tyndareus, king of Sparta, bore four children to Zeus, who visited her in the shape of a swan; the four were born from two eggs from the one sprang Polydeuces and Helen, from the other Timandra and Clytemnestra.

Yet their marriage was doomed to failure: years before, while sacrificing to the gods, Tyndareus had stupidly overlooked Aphrodite, who took her revenge by swearing to make all three of his daughters Clytaemnestra, Timandra, and Helen notorious for their adulteries.

Plot

The opening scene shows the two troops of king Agamemnon of Mycenae and Menelaus of Sparta. And as a tradition two best fighter Achilles from Sparta and Bougrious from Mycenae fought and Achilles defeats his enemy in a single fight.

Two princes Hector and Paris of troy they were visit the king of Sparta Menelaus and assign a treaty of peace. One of the prince named Paris and the queen of Sparta Helen fall in love with Paris. And Helen ready to go with Paris to the city of Troy.

When Menelaus knows that his wife

has gone with prince Paris of troy he

asks his elder brother Agamemnon

taking to the city of troy. Agamemnon who was wanted to

conquer troy for a long time agreed.

On kings Nesters advice

Agamemnon invites Odysseus

and Achilles to join them in war.

Achilles hates Agamemnon but at her

mothers advice he decided to join the war.

Thetis tells him that if you don`t join the war

Your name hardly remember to the third

generation and if you join war your name will remember your name if

So that you

Hector said “have you killed a man before? What about your fathers love. Who struggles for the peace treaty for 30 years. You do not know anything about love and war”.

But Paris said he loves Helen and goes with the Helen no matter Spartans kill him but he will fight for his love.

When Hector sees passion of Paris for Helen he changes his decision to go to troy.

, Hector and Paris return to Troy with Helen, greeted by their fellow Trojans. They meet their father, King Priam who welcomes Helen and praises her beauty

. Hector is reunited with his wife, his infant son.

Achilles decides to join Agamemnon’s campaign against Troy but brings his own warriors called Myrmidons and Greeks arrive on the shores of Troy before anyone else, though Achilles tells Patroclus to stay and watch the ship.

Myrmidons were the first warier group who attack on shores of troy. Achilles decapitates the statue of Apollo. Achilles cast the first stone on Apollo’s temple. He and his warier ruined the Apollos temple and killed the priests.

Prince Hector leads an aggressive to keep the Greeks runs into the temple where Achilles refuses to fight him. Achilles explains that their fight would be suited best in front of an audience and he allows Hector to leave.

That night, Priam meets his advisors and elders with his sons in attendance, discussing how best to defend against the Greeks. Paris offers an alternative to killing; he will fight Menelaus for Helen’s hand. The winner will take her home and the loser will burn before nightfall.

Later, Priam speaks with Paris in a courtyard and admits that, in all the wars he fought for power or land, a war fought for love makes more sense. He gives Paris the Sword of Troy. He explain that there is hope for their people.

Helen trying to leave the city. She is apologetic for being the sole reason so many Trojan men died that day but Hector tells her that returning to Menelaus will not end the war and that she is a princess of Troy now. Helen returns to Paris.

The next day, Agamemnon’s army walks for Troy. Hector and Paris ride out to meet Agamemnon and Menelaus before battle. Agamemnon demands that the Trojans return Helen to his brother. Hector rejects but Paris offers to fight Menelaus, hoping that will settle the dispute. While Agamemnon could care less about returning Helen to his brother, he allows Menelaus the opportunity to revenge.

The two begin their fight and Menelaus is clearly stronger. Paris is injured and disarmed but, Menelaus demands the fight to continue but Hector defends his brother and drives his sword through Menelaus, killing him.

Hector proves to be the more able warrior and overpowers the Greeks with his strategies. One of the strongest Greek warriors. Odysseus advises Agamemnon to fall back before he loses his entire army.

With Menelaus dead, the main reason for the attack on Troy is gone. Odysseus suggests that Agamemnon put his questions aside and start Achilles to fight again.

Priam consults with his advisors again while Paris cries over his weakness. Helen assures him that, though Menelaus was a strong warrior, she hated her life with him. Hector’s warnings to keep behind their walls, Priam favors his advisors and issues an attack before daybreak.

As Achilles falls in love with Briseis, They realize their feelings for each other and make love. Achilles decides that he’s had enough of war and offers to take Briseis away from Troy. he speaks they will go home. Hearing this, Patroclus is shocked, having hoped to take part in battle. Achilles returns to his cabin.

The Trojans advance towards the Greek camp. Suddenly, Achilles appears in his armor and meets the troops to fight. Achilles fights his way towards Hector and the two engage in fight. Achilles falls and became breathless.

But when Hector removes his helmet, he discovers that the man he wounded is not Achilles; its Patroclus. Hector, regretful but resolute, drives his sword into the boy’s chest to finish him. He addresses Odysseus and tells him they’ve fought enough that day. Before leaving, Odysseus tells Hector that Patroclus was Achilles’ cousin

The Myrmidons (this was the group of 50 warier leaded by achiles) return to camp as Achilles emerges from his tent. Eudorus cries that Patroclus disguised himself in Achilles. Achilles is outraged and attacks Eudorus. Briseis tries to stop him but he throws her to the ground.

Hector returns to his wife. He admits that he killed a boy who was much too young and feels that his actions will have severe outcomes. He shows his wife a hidden passage under Troy that she can take civilians through to get to the mountains should he die and the walls be broken. Though she is upset to have to consider this, she notices his advice.

Achilles puts his cousin on a funeral pyre and sets it alight. Meanwhile, Helen watches as Paris practices his archery in preparation for battle, hitting his target time and again.

Achilles sets off to enact revenge upon Hector. Briseis begs him not to go, but he ignores her. He rides to the gates of Troy and calls for Hector who dresses in his armor and says goodbye to his wife. He meets Achilles outside alone. Achilles throws down his helmet so that Hector can see his face. Though Hector tries to reason, Achilles is bent on revenge. As they begin to fight, Priam and Paris watch while Helen comforts who can’t bring herself to look. Achilles overpowers Hector by driving his spear into his chest before finishing him with his sword. He then ties Hector’s legs together behind his chariot and drags him away, back to the beach. When he returns to his hut, Briseis cries out and asks when the killing will stop before leaving.

That night, Achilles is visited by a stranger in a cloak. The stranger kisses Achilles’ hand before revealing himself as none other than king Priam. Priam begs for his son’s body back to be given a proper burial. He tells Achilles that, while Hector killed his cousin, he did not know who it was. He weeps over Hector’s body, promising to meet him in the next life, before giving him to Priam.

When Briseis comes forward, Achilles allows her to go home and apologizes for hurting her. He gives Priam his word that the Greeks will not attack Troy for 12 days to allot for proper grief.

When Agamemnon hears of Achilles’ secret treaty with Priam, he becomes enraged. But Odysseus, who notices the statue of a horse a fellow soldier has made for his son, proposes a plan, putting the 12 days of mourning to their advantage.

After 12 days, the Trojans discover that the beach has been abandoned and various bodies lie in the sand. Upon seeing this, Priam is advised that the horse was left as a gift to the god Poseidon and is encouraged to bring it back to Troy. Paris, who is doubtful, desires his father to burn the horse, but Priam brings the horse into the city where its admired as a sign of the end of the war.

Meanwhile, the whole city celebrates into the night. Once everything has quieted down, the horse opens and Achilles, Odysseus, and a mass of Greek soldiers emerge from inside and open Troy’s gates where the rest of the Greek army has gathered. Soldiers of Troy attempt to defend the royal palace, but fail. As Priam prays before the statue of Apollo and asks why he’s been forsaken, Agamemnon comes up behind him and attempts him in the back. Achilles, meanwhile, searches the city for Briseis.

Paris lead surviving civilians down to the secret passage where Paris gives a young boy, the Sword of Troy, reciting what his father told him. He then returns with his bow and arrow to help fight.

Briseis is praying before a statue of Apollo when she is grabbed from behind by Agamemnon. Achilles sees this and runs to her aid. Agamemnon tells Briseis his intent to take her back to Greece as his slave before she takes a concealed knife and fatally attempts him in the neck. As he is helping her up, Paris arrives and shoots an arrow through Achilles’ heel. Standing up to face Paris, despite Briseis’ cries, Achilles is shot again through the chest.

He removes the arrow only to be shot again and again, each time removing the arrow. He finally falls and tells Briseis that she was his peace in a lifetime of war and urges her to escape. Briseis goes with Paris and they leave as the Greeks arrive at the palace to find Achilles dead, seemingly taken by a single shot to the heel (thus perpetuating the myth surrounding his death). Paris takes the shot of Achilles heel guided by Apollo.

Achilles heeldeath of Achilles

The term “Achilles’ heel” means a person’s vulnerable spot or area. It is derived from the Greek myth of Achilles and his mother Thetis.

According to legend, when Achilles was born, his mother, in an effort to make him immortal, took Achilles to the Styx river and dipped him. She held him by one heel. The area where her fingers held him remained dry. As the heel was not touched by the waters of the Styx, it was the one vulnerable place on Achilles.

Conclusion

The movie Troy ended with Odysseus burning Achilles in a funeral pyre. Achilles died at the end of the Trojan War and is a hero after saving Briseis.

Analysis:

Based on Iliad and written by Homer The screenplay was written by David Benioff and stars who were Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Brian Cox, Diane Kruger and Rose Byrne. The Importance of this film is in regards to the City of Troy, the unions of the Greeks, and the reason behind the war itself. It was made to capture the imagination of Homer and his poems.

Achilles was very strong and considered immortal, Hector was the bravest and modest leader of Troy under the Rule of Priam. Helen was extremely brilliantly beautiful while Paris was inexperienced and weak. All of the characters involved had important roles whose actions were caused of many important events. However, if you relate back to Homer and back of what historians have discovered, the movie wasn’t accurate representation.

Lesson:We should be patriotic:

As in the movie Paris takes risk of war . He preferred

his love over his country and whole country was in trouble.

So we should be patriotic and don`t prefer our benefits

over country and don`t be subjective.

Passion and Determination:

Paris was passionate and honest about his love. He was ready to

fight for his love . This shows his truth love and passion so if we

are honest and passionate we can achieve our intention. He

doesn`t change his mind in the pressure of fighting he offers

himself foe his love.

Greed:

As Agamemnon was greedy and not sincere with his brother.

At the end of his greediness he gain nothing. So we should

sincere not greedy.

Planning:

Odysseus made plan of Trojan horse and through Trojan horse

they entered city Troy and attacked. If they have no any

plan they never entered or may they face number of

problems. There should be needed a strategy to win the race.

“Every thing has its alternative expect mother earth”

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