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Movie premiere “Troywas held in 2004. The script was written by young author David Benioff based on Homer’s epic poem The Iliad and other ancient works.
The film tells about the history of the Trojan Wars. The main role was entrusted to Brad Pitt, who brilliantly coped with it.
The opinion of critics about the film was divided, but the majority, nevertheless, liked it.
“Troy” was nominated for 17 awards, including the “Oscar” for the best costumes, but received only 3 awards.
Viewers write that it turned out to be a beautiful fairy tale, with an interesting love line that can brighten up a weekend evening.
About $170 million was spent on the film (according to other sources even more), and this is considered a huge amount.
In 2004, it was the most expensive in the world, but it paid off because. entered the top 497409852 grossing films, grossing $XNUMX.
Accordingly, the special effects are performed at a high level, it has excellent musical accompaniment (one of the awards is for the best music), the best actors.
It was possible to create a beautiful spectacular film. If you liked this picture, we advise you to watch 10 historical films similar to Troy.
10 Braveheart (1995)
An excellent film that was nominated for 10 Oscars and won 5 of them, as well as many other awards.
It was recognized as the best film, encouraged directorial and camera work, make-up and sound editing.
By the way, the director of the film “Braveheart”was Mel Gibson, he also played the main role.
The picture tells about the Scottish hero William Wallace, who fought the British all his life.
He faced injustice at an early age when his father was killed by his enemies. But his uncle took care of him, sending him to study in Europe.
He returns to his homeland a man, not thinking about the war. He wants a peaceful quiet life. But his fate was different, William had to start fighting for his freedom.
Viewers call this film a classic. He talks about free and strong people who firmly believed in their work and were able to adequately complete what they started.
9. 300 Spartans (2007)
The director of the picture and one of the authors of the script was Zack Snyder.
He talks about the battle of Thermopylae, which took place in 480 BC. Then King Leonid, led by 300 Spartans, opposed the army of the Persian king Xerxes, which numbered several thousand soldiers.
The Spartans showed courage and courage, inspiring with their examples all of Greece, which united against a common enemy.
Film “300 Spartans”was nominated for many awards, and some of them were able to receive, for example, the Saturn Award for the best adventure film shot by the best director. He has other awards as well.
Critics expressed different opinions, but most agree that it has a too simple plot, but it is very spectacular, full of violence and blood.
The audience believes that the movie is made interestingly, beautifully, with great music and actors, but only fans of action movies will like it.
Those who are looking for meaning will be bored, because it won’t touch or touch the soul.
This is an entertaining film based on the comic book of the same name, so you should not look for historical accuracy in it.
8. Pompeii (2014)
Historical adventure film directed and co-produced by Paul W.S. Anderson.
The disaster film tells how the eruption of Vesuvius wiped out one of the ancient Roman cities – Pompeii.
Against the backdrop of everything that is happening, we are witnessing the love story of the slave Milo, played by Kit Harrington, and the noble Cassia, played by Emily Browning.
The shooting took place against the backdrop of grandiose scenery that recreated the majestic Pompeii. The scenery is very realistic, all the fights are staged professionally and beautifully, the volcanic eruption is also done on a level.
It turned out to be a very entertaining and beautiful film “Pompeii”, but, again, with a simple plot. Those who watched this movie write that they were delighted with the special effects, the picture, but the film itself is a solid stamp.
7. Gladiator (2000)
The famous historical film by Ridley Scott, starring Russell Crowe. The picture received many awards, including 5 Oscars in 2001 as the best film.
Noted and performer of the main male role, costume design, sound, visual effects. He won many other awards, the list of which turned out to be impressive.
The main character is General Maximus, a noble and invincible warrior. But because of intrigues, he was sentenced to death.
The man miraculously escaped death, but was forced to become a gladiator.
Audiences love the movieGladiator”, they write that he rightfully occupies a worthy place in the ratings, this is the standard of how historical films should be made.
6. King Arthur (2004)
An adventure historical film directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Clive Owen and Keira Knightley.
He talks about what happened in the province of Britain after the collapse of the Great Roman Empire.
The director relied on the hypothesis that King Arthur is the ancient Roman chief Lucius Artorius Caste. We also see the reconstruction of the myths about the exploits of King Arthur.
Critics did not appreciate this picture, calling it a boring action movie. It has a lot of noisy and violent action scenes, but no consistency.
The audience believes that it turned out to be a high-quality historical thriller that has nothing to do with the legends of King Arthur.
Everyone liked the music, many noted successful battle scenes, called the movie “King Arthur» high-quality and strong film.
5. Tristan and Isolde (2005)
Movie «Tristan and Isolde“was based on a medieval romantic legend, although the creators of the picture slightly changed the plot.
Lord Mark raised Tristan. The young man fought with the army of the Irish king. But somehow the wounded young man is found by the royal daughter Isolde. They fall in love with each other. The king plans to marry his daughter to a British lord.
Viewers note that only the names of the main characters remained from the original version of the legend. But the love story is still amazing.
The actors are very well chosen. Sophia Miles did a great job with the role of Isolza, she came out strong, beautiful and honest. Tristan was played by the great James Franco.
It turned out to be an impressive story that has everything: love, fights, magnificent characters, and the atmosphere of the Middle Ages.
4. Alexander (2004)
A historical film directed and co-written by Oliver Stone. Starring Colin Farrell and Angelina Jolie.
He talks about life Alexandra Macedonian. The picture failed at the box office, with a budget of 150 million collected only 34 million in the United States, but in other countries it was able to earn 130 million.
In 2005, he received 6 nominations for the Golden Raspberry anti-award, including as the worst film. However, the audience calls it a good film, and someone writes that it is a strong movie with a strong ending.
He has many fans among Russian viewers.
3. Spartacus (1960)
An old film directed by Stanley Kubrick that made him a name. He talks about the uprising raised by the gladiator slave Spartacus.
In 1960, when this picture was filmed, it became one of the most expensive projects with a budget of $12 million.
In 1961 she received 4 Oscars and other awards. Critics have given her mixed reviews.
But the movieСпартак”became at one time the leader of the Soviet film distribution. And no wonder, because this is a bright and impressive movie.
2. Elena Troyanskaya (2003)
A two-part drama mini-series based on The Iliad. He tells about the life of the legendary Elena.
For some viewers, the filmElena Troyanliked it, they call it powerful and global. Others admit that the picture did not make much of an impression on them.
1. Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
This historical epic by Ridley Scott tells about the events before the Third Crusade. Starring Orlando Bloom.
Gunsmith Belian joins the crusader squad led by his father. Before he dies, he knights him.
Audiences respond well to the filmKingdom of heaven“. They liked both the plot and the actors, the atmosphere of the picture deserved special praise, everything was shown so high quality, as if the person himself was there and watched what was happening. It’s a strong and excellent film in every way.