Troy 2004 | Achilles And Priam

Troy is a 2004 epic historical war film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and written by David Benioff. Produced by units in Malta, Mexico and Britain's Shepperton Studios, the film features an ensemble cast led by Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, and Orlando Bloom. It is loosely based on Homer's Iliad in its narration of the entire story of the decade-long Trojan War—condensed into little more than a couple of weeks, rather than just the quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon in the ninth year. Achilles leads his Myrmidons along with the rest of the Greek army invading the historical city of Troy, defended by Hector's Trojan army. The end of the film (the sack of Troy) is not taken from the Iliad, but rather from Quintus Smyrnaeus's Posthomerica as the Iliad concludes with Hector's death and funeral.

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Warner Bros. Pictures Helena Productions Latina Pictures Plan B Entertainment Nimar Studios


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Budget $175–185 million

Box office $497.4 million

[tpfrecoil]

That day, Achilles found a king that fought his own battles.

What a sight it was.

[lisag]

Peter O'Toole killed this scene. He was nothing but masterful in this scene.

[shini]

"I loved my son from the moment he opened his eyes, until the moment you closed them".

[danielrojano]

Achilles realized two things here.
1. He fights for the wrong king
And 2. Killing the person that killed his cousin didn’t bring him satisfaction nor cured his sorrows

[Afluffycookie]

This is when Achilles realized that he was fighting for the wrong king

[ryza]

For all the glory Achilles had, it was Hector that was the better man in the end.

[shobisyed]

"How many cousins have *you killed, brave Achilles?" The sharpest retort.

[TejanoDeFuego]

*"We'll meet again soon my brother" mourns his enemy after the enemy king taught him they can still be respectful, what a glorious scene* 🙏

[stevenjames]

The line about Priam loving his son until Achilles killed him was chilling. Peter O'Toole made that scene.

[jimmithedean]

I love how Achilles picks the King up off his knees when he realizes who he is...

[daitoray]

For those who wonder why Priam said Achilles took his only son when he still had Paris, in the original mythology, Priam actually disowned the rest of his living sons after Hector's death as they were all very cowardly and refused to defend Troy in battle.

[alexayers]

I love how he cries over Hector's body. It's like it's finally driven home that he not only killed an honorable man, but the son of an equally honorable king. It probably overwhelmed him, Priam's courage and kindness; a warlord like Achilles probably only ever dealt with men who praise him, hate him, die by his hand, or otherwise fear him---never a man who not only genuinely respects him, but is himself worthy of respect. Being addressed by someone with gravitas like that, especially when you're not used to it, can really disarm you and affect you deeply.

[strictbank]

Him crying over Hectors body knowing he killed the only other warrior who was even close to the warrior realm Achilles was in. Realizing that his skill is his curse all at the same time and much more to explain. This scene is truly a masterpiece.

[ibrahimjaved]

"You are still my enemy tonight. But even enemies can show respect"

You can then see Achille's silent gasp. Even his faltering last line of defense ("Yeah but we're ennemies") against Priam's heart sincere pleas have been broken. Damn that look upwards is the one of a man holding his tears.

Since the very begining of their interraction, Achilles is moved by Priam's pleas but tries to hide it by arguing against it. But Priam is the better man. This to show that power and strenght go hand in hand with morals and legitimity. Like Briseis said earlier: "If killing is your only talent, this is your curse". Achilles figured out too late that his talent could not solve everything nor legitimate itself. And he cried over that.

As he was interracting with Priam, his anger gave way to wisdom. Maybe it is that wisdom that led him to his demise, giving away his invulnerability to humanity?

[LPJack]

RIP Peter O'Toole (August 2, 1932 – December 14, 2013), aged 81
And
RIP Wolfgang Petersen (March 14, 1941 – August 12, 2022), aged 81
You both will be remembered as legends.

[bkriegel]

Man this scene hits deep. I love the honor and respect shown by both Priam and Achilles. Especially when Achilles mourns for Hector out of respect for who he was and what he stood for.

[duongtran]

Can you imagine if Hector and Achilles on the same side? They could be brother in arms.

[TheJellymonty]

*Why Peter O'Toole didn't get an Oscar for this scene is just unforgivable. Best scene in the entire movie.* 👌

[matthewnada]

"Even enemies can show respect"

Such wisdom. That's why Priam lived to be an old man

[kevincrowder]

"How did you get in here?" one does not become an old king without leveling his sneak to 100.