300 (2007)
Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" is very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians; the battle is said to have inspired all of Greece to band together against the Persians, and helped usher in the world's first democracy.
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Thanks for the memories!
It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.
An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.
An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.
Good structure, decent performances and some great action sequences I was slightly surprised. Sure it's really nothing more than a mindless popcorn action flick but in many ways it's a pleasant shock. Cemented in pop culture history for its iconic 'this is' scene it's worth a watch if you get the chance
As usual I did no research and read no reviews before seeing 300, and so went into it with few expectations. For the first few minutes I wasn't quite sure what I was watching. It wasn't 'animation' but then again it didn't look like regular film, it was definitely enhanced and manipulated to give it an appearance unlike anything I'd seen before. I was curious to see more. However, after I'd adapted to these new visuals I was more available to focus on the story, script, and what was actually going on. That's where the trouble began. This film seems to be stuck in one gear - very high. Every scene was like yet another climax. It was unrelenting and before soon lost it's impact and power to excite. Also, the script wasn't so much dialogue as much as it was profound statements, rally cries, epic speeches meant to inspire and awe, and that was basically it. It seems this film was meant to awe and inspire the audience through its visuals only, but for me I need a supporting story and characters who, love them or hate them, I need to feel something for them. 300 is interesting to look at, but has nothing else going for it.
Seriously, I was not expecting this movie to be great. Somehow, when I saw the trailer, I knew I would enjoy it, but I definitely wasn't ready for what was to come. And that huge surprise made it even more amazing for me.
If Troy was bad this is even worse.... omg why so bad and inaccurate????? Why Xerxes like an terrible drag queen and the Spartans like underwear models? And the elephants??? Don't do that again...