300 (2007)

"300" - Perfect in Bowling, not so Perfect Here

"300" is a testosterone-drenched and fanciful account of Sparta's heroic albeit doomed stand at Thermopylae against the Persian hordes. You have here enough violence for three Sam Peckinpah movies, with buckets full of blood left over.

It's interesting that apparently the Greek warrior must have studied at Harrow, as they all speak with veddy British accents.

As to how Xerxes and his minions are portrayed, let's just say you could have titled it, "Queer Eye for the Persian Guy."

Not for the squeamish!
July 2, 2008

This movie has great action and a even greater heart!

I wholeheartedly enjoyed 300 because the movie works on so many levels. It has the action, stunning visuals, and most importantly a story that sticks with you long after the credits roll. Who wouldn't enjoy a movie about freedom, sacrifice, loss, honor, nation, and all the ideals that our western civilization is based on.
300 is quintessentially impassioned film making that actually has something to say about society and I highly recommend it. Watching it on Bluray only makes it even better! June 30, 2008

One of the most visually impressive movies ever made.

Hmmmm.....don't ask me where I got the Sin City info from I don't remember.
Oh well, as for 300?
Loved every second of it.
300 has it's share of gore and blood but it was so fake it really didn't bother me all that much.
The story, the direction, the FX, the visuals, the acting??????
Top notch all the way.
A brilliant epic movie that is a must see for action fans and FX junkies.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
June 25, 2008

My favorite movie

This movie was, a masterful and faithful rendition of that epic battle at the Hot Gates. Some people say that this was not accurate, it was too cartoony, but I say brilliant. Short of the National Geographic specials, this is the best telling of the Battle of Thermopylae. I loved it. I'd also recommend

10,000 B.C. [Blu-ray]

and when available

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull [Blu-ray] June 22, 2008

Much ado about nothing full of sound and fury

I knew very well that the film "300" would not be an accurate account of the legendary Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC, a turning point in history where and when the course of the Western Civilization had been defined. Frank Miller's graphic novel based on the ancient event was not about the historical accuracy. It was about an entertaining story, as Miller described,"the best damn story I've ever gotten my hands on" and impressive, arresting visual style. You would think these are more then enough to make an entertaining epic action flick. Well, not exactly. I really wanted to like the movie and I did not expect much but it became boring very soon along with its visual style, slow motion, and even lot (300 as the title suggests) of nearly naked gorgeous hunks who were certainly the feast for eyes with their 6 pack abs and tight leather underwear but not for ears or brains. I am all for fun and entertainment. I love action movies, I am a fan of Comic books adaptations - many entertaining movies were successfully adapted from the comic books. "300", IMO is very loud, very violent, very empty, and very boring - despite plenty of fight scenes, slow motion decapitations, and 300 magnificent dudes roaring HA-OOH! every five minutes or so.

June 20, 2008

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