Unstoppable Warrior Defeats What No One Was Supposed To Face
Summary
TLDRIn the 2004 film 'Troy', the ancient world is set ablaze by the love affair between Paris and Helen, igniting a war between the kingdoms of Troy and Sparta. Achilles, the legendary warrior, is reluctantly drawn into the conflict, seeking glory on the battlefield. As battles rage and heroes fall, the war culminates in the tragic demise of Achilles and the fall of Troy, leaving a legacy of heroism and heartbreak.
Takeaways
- π° The film 'Troy' is a 2004 war adventure depicting the ancient Trojan War, opening with a battle in Thessaly, Greece.
- π€Ί Agamemnon proposes a one-on-one combat to prevent bloodshed, leading to Achilles' reluctant participation after being found in a local village.
- π‘ Achilles quickly defeats Augrius, leading to the surrender of the opposing army and the end of the war in Thessaly.
- π The romantic affair between Paris and Queen Helen leads to her abduction, which sparks the Trojan War when Sparta discovers her disappearance.
- π‘ Hector, despite his anger at Paris, is committed to defending his brother's actions and the impending war.
- πΉ The Greek army, assembled in Mycenae, is determined to conquer Troy, with Agamemnon using the Helen incident as a pretext for his ambitions.
- π± Achilles is recruited by Odysseus to join the Greek forces due to his renowned battle strategies and the need for his skills to overcome Troy's defenses.
- πΉ In a pivotal battle, Achilles and Hector face off, with Achilles initially sparing Hector's life to fight another day.
- πΉ Achilles' refusal to fight for Agamemnon after a disagreement leads to a temporary stalemate in the war, highlighting Achilles' influence on the Greek forces.
- π The death of Patroclus, mistaken for Achilles, reignites Achilles' fury and leads to his final confrontation with Hector.
- βοΈ Achilles' victory over Hector and the subsequent desecration of Hector's body by dragging it behind a chariot is a turning point in the war.
- ποΈ The fall of Troy is orchestrated by the Greeks using the Trojan Horse strategy, leading to the city's destruction and the end of the war.
Q & A
What is the central theme of the movie 'Troy'?
-The central theme of 'Troy' is the epic war between the Greeks and the Trojans, triggered by the abduction of Helen and the ensuing quest for power and glory.
Who are the two generals that converge in the middle to discuss the coming battle at the beginning of the movie?
-The two generals are Agamemnon and Menelaus, who are trying to prevent a large-scale battle by proposing a one-on-one fight between their best warriors.
Why does Achilles initially refuse to fight for his king in the movie?
-Achilles initially refuses to fight because he is found in a local village, hungover and reluctant to fight for his king, although he eventually does so to save his soldiers.
What significant event occurs between Paris and Queen Helen that leads to a larger conflict?
-Paris and Queen Helen become romantically involved and secretly plan to run away together, which eventually leads to the declaration of war when Helen's disappearance is discovered.
How does the movie depict the character of Hector?
-Hector is depicted as a strong and cautious leader who is concerned about the consequences of war and tries to protect his city and family from the impending conflict.
What is the significance of the wooden horse left by the Greeks at the end of the movie?
-The wooden horse is a decoy left by the Greeks to trick the Trojans. It is brought into the city, and hidden Greek soldiers inside it open the gates for the rest of the Greek army to invade and ultimately destroy Troy.
How does Achilles' relationship with Briseis evolve throughout the movie?
-Achilles' relationship with Briseis evolves from a captive and captor relationship to a romantic one, with Achilles eventually risking his life to save her and avenging her honor.
What is the turning point in the war that reignites Achilles' desire to fight?
-The turning point is the death of Achilles' cousin Patroclus, mistaken for Achilles by the Trojans. This event fuels Achilles' rage and prompts him to seek revenge.
How does the movie portray the character of Agamemnon?
-Agamemnon is portrayed as a power-hungry king who is willing to go to war for control of the seas and is often at odds with Achilles, despite needing his military prowess.
What is the ultimate fate of the city of Troy in the movie?
-The city of Troy is ultimately destroyed by the Greeks after they infiltrate the city using the wooden horse strategy, leading to a brutal and chaotic battle that ends with the death of many key characters.
What is the tragic end of Achilles in the movie?
-Achilles is killed by Paris, who shoots him in the heel with an arrow, exploiting his only vulnerability. Achilles dies after saying his final goodbyes to Briseis.
Outlines
π° War of Troy: The Opening Conflict
The script begins with a recap of the 2004 film 'Troy', set in Thessaly, Greece, where two massive armies led by Agamemnon and Menelaus prepare for a brutal battle. To prevent extensive bloodshed, a one-on-one combat is proposed between the armies' best warriors, Augrius and Achilles. Despite being initially reluctant, Achilles, a legendary warrior, eventually engages in the fight to save his soldiers. His victory leads to the surrender of one army, ending the conflict on the spot. Meanwhile, a secret romantic affair between Paris and Queen Helen sets the stage for a larger war.
π‘οΈ The Spark of War: Helen's Elopement
In Sparta, celebrations for the unification of rival states are underway, but the peace is short-lived as Paris and Helen's secret romance is revealed. Paris's decision to run away with Helen leads to a furious reaction from his brother Hector, who foresees the destruction of their father's peace efforts. Despite this, the war is declared when Sparta realizes Helen's disappearance. In Mycenae, an army is assembled to avenge the abduction and burn Troy, with Agamemnon and Menelaus leading the charge. Achilles, known for his battle strategies, is recruited by Odysseus to join the cause, despite his mother's warnings about seeking immortality.
π‘οΈ Achilles' Return and the Battle for Troy
Achilles, persuaded by the promise of glory, rejoins the war effort. The Greek fleet, the largest ever assembled, sets sail for Troy. Upon arrival, Achilles and his men face a fierce battle, with Hector commanding the finest army in the east. Despite initial setbacks, including a surprise attack by the Trojans, the Greeks, inspired by Achilles, manage to breach the front lines. The script details the personal battles between Achilles and Hector, culminating in a duel where Hector seemingly slays Achilles, only to reveal that it was actually Achilles' cousin, Patroclus, who was killed.
πΉ The Fall of Troy and Achilles' Demise
The script concludes with the aftermath of Patroclus's death, which reignites Achilles' thirst for revenge. Achilles challenges Hector to a final duel, where he ultimately prevails, dragging Hector's body behind his chariot in a display of victory. King Priam's plea for the return of his son's body moves Achilles, who allows the king to mourn. However, Agamemnon's anger over this act and the Greeks' subsequent siege of Troy with the help of a cunning ruseβthe Trojan Horseβlead to the city's downfall. Achilles is killed by Paris, and the story ends with the fall of Troy and the death of its legendary warriors.
π Legacy of Achilles: A Hero's End
The final paragraph reflects on the legendary status of Achilles, a symbol of heroism in Greek history. It invites viewers to contemplate their own choices in a similar situation, whether they would have saved their love like Achilles or returned home with their men. The paragraph ends with a call to action for viewers to share their thoughts in the comment section using the hashtag 'Cinema Recap'.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Troy
π‘Achilles
π‘Agamemnon
π‘Hector
π‘Paris
π‘Helen
π‘Odysseus
π‘War
π‘Immortality
π‘Trojan Horse
π‘Glory
Highlights
The movie 'Troy' is a 2004 Warner Brothers war adventure film.
The story begins in Thessaly, Greece, where two large armies prepare for a battle to the last man.
Agamemnon and Menelaus, two generals, discuss a one-on-one fight between their best fighters, Augrius and Achilles, to prevent bloodshed.
Achilles, a legendary warrior, reluctantly fights for his king to save his soldiers.
In Sparta, Paris and Queen Helen secretly become romantically involved, leading to the Trojan War.
Hector, Paris' older brother, is furious when he learns of Paris' plan to run away with Helen, fearing the war it will cause.
The Greek army, assembled in Mycenae, is determined to burn Troy and kill Queen Helen.
Agamemnon and Achilles' battle strategies are crucial for the Greek army to conquer Troy's high walls and strong defenses.
Odysseus, King of Ithaca, is sent to recruit Achilles, who is tempted by the promise of glory.
Achilles embarks on a journey for immortality, wanting to be remembered in history.
Troy prepares for war as the massive Greek fleet approaches, with Hector and Paris returning home.
Achilles and Hector face off in a pivotal battle, with Achilles sparing Hector to fight another day.
Agamemnon's poor battle strategy leads to heavy Greek casualties, and Achilles notices this.
Hector kills Menelaus in a fit of rage, defending his brother Paris, which sparks an all-out war.
Achilles refuses to fight for Agamemnon unless he begs for his help, leading to a stalemate.
Achilles saves a girl from his men and they form a romantic relationship, despite her oath of abstinence.
Hector and Achilles face off again, with Hector seemingly killing Achilles, only for it to be revealed as a ruse with his cousin Patroclus.
Achilles seeks revenge for Patroclus' death, leading to a final duel with Hector.
Achilles kills Hector and drags his body behind a carriage, a gruesome display of victory.
King Priam begs Achilles for the return of Hector's body, and Achilles allows him to give his son a proper burial.
The Greeks use the Trojan Horse strategy to infiltrate and destroy Troy, ending the war.
Achilles dies in the final battle, shot in the heel by Paris, and he and Briseis share a final goodbye.
The movie concludes with Troy's fall, the death of its kings, and Odysseus as the sole survivor to tell Achilles' tale.
Transcripts
hey there everybody and welcome back to
cinema recap thanks for joining us today
we're going to be recapping the 2004
warner brothers war adventure film troy
the movie opens up in thessaly greece a
large army of thousands approaches
another destined for combat the two
armies intend to fight to the last man
so the two generals agamemnon and
menelaus converge in the middle to
discuss the coming battle
agamemnon intends to take the world for
himself and thessaly is the last stop in
greece
in an attempt to lessen that bloodshed
agamemnon offers a one-on-one fight
between their best fighters
augrius a massive brute the size of a
titan and achilles a legendary warrior
who's currently missing from the
battlefield well he's found in the local
village sleeping with some girls clearly
hungover from a night of pleasantries
he ends up making his way to the
battlefield reluctant to fight for his
king but does so anyway with the intent
on saving as many of his soldiers as
possible you can save hundreds of them
and the battle begins oh this guy's big
throw in his spears but you know
achilles takes him out pretty quick
he challenges any other soldier to try
and take his place but clearly he's the
best so that army surrenders under
agamemnon ending the war there on the
spot
elsewhere at the port of sparta troy and
sparta celebrate their unison former
rivaling states who are now allies the
toast is made but unbeknownst to
everyone paris and queen ellen have
become a romantic thing behind
everyone's back
now during the celebrations the two
sneak up stairs to get into a bit of an
entanglement paris gives helen a pearl
necklace and suggests that she runs away
with him awful idea considering the war
it would bring hector his older brother
takes note of his disappearance but you
know allows it to continue
so the next morning paris reveals to his
brother i must show you something
that he's taking helen with him and
despite the love hector has for his
brother he becomes furious with him the
years their father has devoted to bring
in peace will be wasted a war will be
waged many will die and it's all because
paris couldn't keep it in his pants
story of our lives when sparta realizes
their queen has disappeared the king's
furious he sends his men to ready his
ships and prepare for the war that has
just been declared
in mycenae greece an army has been
assembled determined to burn troy to the
ground and kill queen helen himself king
menelaus asks his brother agamemnon to
go to war with them
will you go to war with me brother
tanka memnon happily agrees and uses it
as an opportunity to attack troy the
last city standing between him and full
control of the seas however it's not
going to be an easy task hector commands
the finest army in the east and more
than that king prime has some pretty
high walls and a strong capital if they
want to do this they'll need achilles
and his reckless battle strategies
so in order to recruit achilles they
send the well-respected odysseus king of
ithaca there's only one man he'll listen
to
i'll censorship in the morning
so during a training between achilles
and his cousin patrickless odysseus
comes to recruit the two word has spread
about helen and the coming war this war
will never be forgotten this is the
largest fleet in greece ever been
assembled setting sail for troy in three
days oh that's a glorious looking battle
and achilles is feeling tempted well
odysseus wants achilles by his side and
with the promise of glory odysseus
leaves achilles to ponder his choice
now despite his mother's warnings
achilles embarks on a journey for
immortality forever to be remembered in
the history books
so we're at troy the brothers are
welcomed home with open arms
despite bringing war with them hector
goes and warns his dad about the
approaching danger but it's too late
he's accepted that war is inevitable
so that night paris thinks it's a good
idea to ask helen to run away together
but she warns against it manolauis would
burn troy to the ground regardless if
they left or not
so in the following days the city is
preparing for war
it's only a matter of time before that
massive greek fleet begins showing up on
the horizon panic breaks out the city of
troy prepares for war now leading the
charge is achilles and his mermaid
he commands his cousin to guard the ship
but otherwise intends to take the beach
himself however a killian his men are
met with a barrage of arrows and many
die but they quickly recover and form
themselves into a walking shield to
breach the front lines
inspired by achilles and his men that
greek ship commanded by ajax rose faster
inland to provide their support hector's
doing his best to command his men but
they're overpowered by achilles
they raid the temple of apollo and lure
hector and his men into a trap and now
we have achilles and hector finally
facing off
wanting an audience and to be remembered
for the next thousand years achilles
spares hector with an intent to kill him
later on on a more glorifying stage
so with the battle over achilles and the
men are praised on the beach by the
other warlords and in his quarters the
cousin of hector in paris overseas is
tied up
fearing nothing achilles mocks her god
and ignores her cries for vengeance
and in their conversation achilles
assures her safety and tells her that
all he really wants is glory
in his tent agamemnon is praised with
the spoils of conquest all the kings
praise him for his victory over the
beach of troy despite achilles being the
true victor malaga memnon takes the
opportunity to speak with achilles and
attempts to put him in his place
he claims that history remembers kings
not soldiers
despite achilles being a willing
participant in his war agamemnon still
has a strong distaste for him and in a
show of power he threatens brazis and
achilles has no choice but to let him
have his way but if you don't release
her you'll never see home again
and all this brass show of power has
achilles pretty pissed off at agamemnon
to which the warrior promises to kill
him himself one day
now inside the walls of troy elders of
the city gather to discuss their
strategy for the war and while everyone
remains optimistic
hector remains cautious
in order to prevent more bloodshed paris
announces that he will challenge
menelaus himself for helen's hand and
despite his father and brother's concern
they allow it
so that night hector shares his concerns
with his wife and speaks of the
impressive achilles that struck down his
right hand man well they both fear that
despite paris little challenge war will
ensue regardless and when he goes off to
speak with paris himself he catches
helen trying to leave well she's afraid
that paris is gonna die in the morning
and that all is doomed so in a
last-ditch attempt to right her wrongs
she wanted to go to menelaus and beg for
forgiveness
however hector talks her out of it she's
a princess of troy now and they intend
to protect her to the last man
now in the morning achilles is refusing
to fight for agamemnon he orders that
his men stay until agamemnon begs him
for his help
with both armies ready troy stands ready
at the gates while the greek army
marches in from the distance the greek
armies are massive and an ocean of
soldiers covered the horizon with the
kings of the greek leading the way
agamemnon offers them one last chance to
surrender but hector stands brave in the
face of adversity
the winner takes helen home
paris challenges menelaus and after some
pushback from magamenon the challenge is
accepted
so army standing at the ready two men
making their way to the middle ready to
fight to the death achilles and his men
are watching from a distance
outmatched in both size and experience
paris fights for his life
but ultimately gets outclassed by his
opponent
and knowing that he's lost peres crawls
to his brother clinging for dear life
the pact is broken and menelaus urges
hector to let him kill paris
he's dishonored himself and deserves
death well hector's not letting this
happen and defends his brother by
killing minnellas well that caused war
to break out and the armies of greece
charge forward into battle achilles and
his men are the only ones that notice
agamemnon's poor battle strategy the
army gets too close to the walls and a
shower of arrows kills a lot of them
ajax and hector find themselves in
battle but hector comes out victorious
in the end
now this is the straw that breaks the
camel's back the army of troy begins to
overpower the greeks and push them back
if it weren't for odysseus agamemnon
would have led his army to intimate
defeat
well the greeks retreat and hector
displays his superior leadership by
showing patience and now leading his
army into the range of greek archers
troy has won the day
now that night the dead are gathered and
burned
helen's tending to paris but he's
sulking in shame well he's no brave
warrior and she knows that her now dead
husband was a warrior but you know
that's not what she wants she wants a
lover she wants paris
and in the greek camp agamemnon with his
generals discussing on what they're
going to do
with his brother dead there's no reason
to continue fighting for helen the
morale of the men are low and they need
achilles and his men odysseus begs
agamemnon to make amends but he still
fears achilles
i'll talk to him
now the girl whom achilles was so fond
of has been given to the men and they
intend to take advantage of her but
achilles comes to the rescue and saves
her from brutish hands he takes her to
his tent where he feeds and cleans her
up that night though she attempts to
kill achilles in his sleep but can't
find the courage to do so
instead they make love and break her
oath of abstinence
now in the morning achilles ready's the
men to leave her home but odysseus begs
for him to stay and help them fight in
the walls of troy hector urges caution
but the elders urge a final push
motivated by the promises of victory
king priyam agrees to charge into battle
at daybreak
so early morning the next day the
trojans rained fire on the greek camp
they've gained an edge with their
surprise attack and the armies of troy
march forward ready to decimate the last
of the greek soldiers
and just as hector feared the surprise
attack has unified the greeks and has
achilles and his men joining the fight
and the third day of war starts with
bloodshed on both sides greeks trojans
and in the midst of the battle hector
and achilles face off once again
this time hector seems to have the upper
hand he slits achilles his throat and
both armies are stunned by his victory
in the lull of battle hector unmasks
achilles and it's revealed that it was
actually his cousin patrick list that
was slain
now shocked by this discovery both
armies decide to you know
call it a day
it was his cousin
oh with patrick let's dad odysseus notes
that the war is never going to end now
when the myrmidon return to camp they
explained to achilles how they thought
patroclus was him and despite their
intention to sail home today they
mistakenly went to war behind patroclus
i don't think achilles is taking the
news so well and even brazil's can't
seem to comfort him
now that night knowing that he's most
likely in spite of achilles hector shows
his wife an escape route within the
walls of troy
he's fully expecting the greek armies to
breach those walls with a vengeance the
death of patroclus has reignited the war
and everyone knows it so in the morning
both hector and achilles ready
themselves for war
alone achilles writing for the walls of
troy where he intends to single-handedly
take revenge
now at the walls achille challenges
hector to a duel
and fearing his opponent hector says his
final goodbyes before a facing killies
in a duel to the death before this
happens hector offers a final pact and
wishing to take no part in that pact
achilles assures him that he will die
tonight so the two begin their fight and
achilles only seems to have a slight
edge over the prince
proven to be a better warrior than most
hector puts up a great fight against him
but ultimately loses
and what does achilles do well he takes
that body and straps it to the carriage
dragging him back to camp for everyone
to watch and they all watch in horror as
their beloved prince is carted off in
the distance
that night persis asks achilles when
will it all end and he tells her that it
never will
later we watch king prime visit achilles
in his tent and beg for the return of
hector's body oh he's begging for mercy
let me wash his body
with some slight hesitation achilles
allows it
kind of distraught with what he's done
in all the battles he's fought achilles
cries over hector's body he assures king
priam that hector was the best he's ever
fought and he gives him the respect he
deserves by allowing priyam to give him
proper time to mourn and honor the dead
prince
well that agreement pissed off agamemnon
and fearing the loss of more men
odysseus begins to plot a scheme to end
the war and achilles sends the rest of
his men home
12 days pass by and the trojans find
that the greeks have left the beach in
their wake they've left a wooden horse
so thinking it's a gift to the gods the
trojans bring this into their city as a
sign of their victory despite paris's
wishes to burn it little do they know
odysseus and his men are inside waiting
for an opportunity to strike so the
greeks haven't left but rather relocated
into hiding
that night odysseus and his boys come
out of hiding and open the gates for the
greek army lying in wait
and now the city of troy becomes quickly
overrun greek soldiers begin to burn
that city down achilles among them
however his only goal is to find bersis
the royal family begin to flee the city
sending helen and hector's family
through the tunnels paris on the other
hand decides to stay and gets his father
amber seeds to safety the soldiers of
troy fight to the last man and king
prime gets killed in the chaos
rasis is found by agamemnon
and the power hungry king mocks her and
her gods dropping his guard in the
process she takes the opportunity to
kill him on the spot finally putting his
reign to an end
the guards attempt to kill her but she's
then saved by achilles well their
reunion is short-lived when paris comes
for bersis and despite her pleas
achilles
is shot in his heel he tries hard to
fight back but is slowed by the arrow in
his foot and he's ultimately shot to
death
the couple say their final goodbyes and
paris and percy's disappearance of the
night troy has fallen kings are dead
and only odysseus remains to tell the
tale of legendary achilles
a true testament to heroism and the
legendary greek icon achilles what about
you would you have gone back and saved
your love like achilles or would you
have sailed home with your men let us
know in the comment section below with
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