Movie Description
Two action-packed movies make up this double-feature.
TROY: 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.
THE LAST SAMURAI: Edward Zwick directs this sumptuously designed, action-packed period epic that stars Tom Cruise as Captain Nathan Algren. Algren, a former Civil War hero, is adrift in 1870s San Francisco after the war, a lost soul struggling to stay afloat in a booze-soaked stupor. When he is recruited by the Japanese government to train the Emperor's army, he departs for the unknown shores of Japan and begins training the soldiers in American military tactics. But these skills are useless against a band of samurai rebels led by the proud warrior Katsumoto (Ken Watanabe), and Algren is easily defeated. He is taken to a remote samurai village where he learns samurai warrior codes and ways of life, developing a deep bond with Katsumoto and sharing philosophical conversations with him. Caught between the feudal culture of the ancient samurai warriors and the encroachment of modern society, Algren is forced to choose between his own culture or Katsumoto's. THE LAST SAMURAI is lavish in its dramatic period costumes and intense performances, and will thrill fans of both historical drama and action films.
| Credits | | Cast: | Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom |
Notes
TROY
DVD Features:
Region (unknown)
Keep Case
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Surround 5.1 English
Additional Release Material:
Theatrical Trailer
Featurette
Text/Photo Galleries:
Photo Gallery
LAST SAMURAI
DVD Features:
Region 1
Double Keep Case
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround 2.0 - English
Stereo - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - French
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Edward Zwick - Director
Deleted Scenes - 1. "The Beheading" (Behind the Beheading); Algren and Katsumoto
Documentaries - 1. "History vs. Hollywood: THE LAST SAMURAI"
Featurettes - 1. "Tom Cruise: A Warrior's Journey"
2. "Edward Zwick: Director's Video Journal"
3. "A World of Design: Production Design with Lilly Kilvert"
4. "Silk and Armour: Costume Design with Ngila Dickson"
5. "Imperial Army Basic Training: From Soldier to Samurai - The Weapons"
6. "Tokyo and Kyoto Red Carpet Premieres"
Interviews - 1. "Making an Epic: A Conversation with Edward Zwick"
DVD-ROM Features
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