: This is the most controversial change among fans. Much of James Horner's original score was rearranged or replaced. Notably, the pivotal Hector vs. Achilles duel now uses music tracked from Danny Elfman’s Planet of the Apes (2001) instead of Horner's original percussion-heavy track. Added Scenes :
When Wolfgang Petersen’s blockbuster epic Troy hit theaters in the summer of 2004, audiences were treated to a sweeping, star-studded adaptation of Homer's Iliad . The theatrical version was a massive box office success, praised for its stunning practical sets, visceral combat sequences, and charismatic performances by Brad Pitt and Eric Bana. However, it was also criticized by some fans and critics for feeling a bit rushed and overly sanitized.
By embracing a harsher, less commercial tone, it honors the tragic nature of the Trojan War.