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No doubt about it, the 196-minute unrated director's cut of Troy represents a significant improvement over the film's original 162-minute theatrical release--and not just because it has more sex and violence. As director Wolfgang Petersen notes in his new "Troy Revisited" video introduction to this 2-disc special edition, he didn't have the time or directorial discretion (prior to Troy's release in 2004) to present a cut that more closely matched his vision for the film. Three years later, Petersen approached the film with a more relaxed perspective, and the result is a well-crafted expansion on a film that was previously underrated, with 30 minutes of previously unseen material. Character dynamics have been improved and intensified; the epic-scale narrative is now easier to follow, with greater emphasis on the inner turmoil of Achilles (well played by Brad Pitt) and his rivalry with Hector (Eric Bana); and viewers will feel a more satisfying escalation of tension and suspense from battle to battle. The film's enormous battle scenes (impressively enhanced with CGI) are bloodier and gorier, but they're also more effectively integrated into the political story, which goes beyond Homer's The Iliad and the death of Hector to incorporate elements of Virgil and a more revealing study of the differences between Trojan king Priam (Peter O'Toole) and his megalomanical Greek rival, king Agamemnon (Brian Cox), whose lust for revenge is now one of the film's most powerful ingredients. This new director's cut easily improves story and tone, making this not only a grand epic, but one with a an all around well told story. Must See!Read full review
Having seen both versions of this film, I can only imagine how the original release pained Wolfgang Peterson. The director's vision is obvious in this extended cut. At first, I thought perhaps he had never read or understood the text of the Trojan War, and simply set out to make a "swords and sandals movie" with some pretty actors. But in this extended unrated version, characters are more fully developed. Individuals' motivations are made more clear, and battle sequences rival those of the film "300". This is a much better film than the original. The music has been rescored, and has a much greater impact. Also, dividing the film into two discs allowed for a better bit rate, clearer picture, and cinematic quality colors that were lacking in the original DVD release. The blue of the Aegean sea makes me yearn to travel to see it for myself. In all, this is a very satisfying film experience.Read full review
Better than the version on TV but I had to buy 4 to find 1 that worked. Some of the discs don't play.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I really loved the original movie. The Director's cut is also really enjoyable. Fight scenes are longer with more gore. Altogether, movie is a lot longer but still enjoyable, almost too long however, but still entertaining. Main problem with length is you have to switch discs about 2/3 of the way through.
It's a really long movie and its on 2 dvds so right in the middle you have to change the dvd. (only the special edition, not the original) But the movie is incredible ! There's much more battle on this version than the original one. It's also a lot more intense and violent. It's a must see movie !
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