300

[DotTheEyes]

View the trailer...http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/300/trailer1/medium.html

A loose depiction of the Battle of Thermopylae, which saw a wildly outnumbered Spartan force defending their land against an enormous invading Persian army, is presented in 300, a visual extravaganza which more than lives up to its deafening pre-release hype.

From beginning to end, the moviegoer is presented ferocious, gory action overflowing with visual pageantry, including grotesque creatures transplanted from a vivid nightmare and fighting styles glorious in their bone-crunching power. Not to be outdone, the sequences set off the battlefield offer a potent blend of political intrigue and sexual tension.

As Leonidas, the brave Spartan ruler whose men would follow him anywhere, Gerard Butler once again proves his worth as a movie star on the rise, delivering a commanding performance and holding his own against the spectacle. His past movies include The Phantom of the Opera and Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life. Lena Headey matches, if not exceeds his intensity as Queen Gorgo, Leonidas' headstrong, loving wife, while Rodrigo Santoro gives the small, yet integral role of Xerxes, King of the Persians, an exotic flair.

300 is a unique experience driven by a fine cast and incredible, award-caliber technical credits. One of the coolest, most intense historical action epics ever! Hiighly recommended.

 

[_MightyMouse_]

I can't wait to see it next Sunday. The trailer looks kick a$$.

 

[aps45819]

Interesting historical note, they were all gay. It was 150 couples.

 

[juggy4805]

The greatest movie in my opinion ever made. The king was an awesome character. This is the first time I ever debated seeing a movie a second time in theaters. Definately worth the 9 bucks I paid for the ticket. If you are squeamish I suggest not going.

 

[smoothmarine187]

I heard it opened at 70 million!

 

[nitwhit3286]

Some parts are not for the weak of stomach...it wasn't the blood..it is the way these guys were shoving their spears in each other. Very well put together movie.I would recommend it.

 

[Gwydion]

Interesting historical note, they were all gay. It was 150 couples.

Source?

All 300 of them had kids back at home...which is why they were chosen to stay behind. And on another side note. It wasn't 300. It was more like 1000 (including the other volunteers that stayed behind)

 

[mAlice]

I was disappointed and wish I had waited for the DVD. Lame dialogue, for the most part.

 

[river rat]

I thought this was a thread about the Chrysler M

 

[warneckutz]

Picked it up at Best Buy yesterday. I've heard mixed reviews and I noticed it only received 3 stars on BestBuy.com, buuuut, some have said there's tons of yelling and killing, so why not?!

 

[(((echo)))]

it wasn't 300...it was only 1

 

[warneckutz]

it wasn't 300...it was only 1

Chuck Norris doesn't go hunting.... CHUCK NORRIS GOES KILLING

 

[LexiGirl75]

I saw it didn't like it, more so because it's not my style of movie. I understood it and appreciated it in the way that I did the Last Samurai. I guess I would recommend it on the epic style of tale. Whatever that means.

 

[DotTheEyes]

I mainly enjoyed this due to the visual style. 'Eye candy,' I suppose, is the right term.

Though the acting was decent as well in an over-the-top way.

 

[LexiGirl75]

it wasn't 300...it was only 1

 

[juggy4805]

I saw it didn't like it, more so because it's not my style of movie. I understood it and appreciated it in the way that I did the Last Samurai. I guess I would recommend it on the epic style of tale. Whatever that means.

You cannot compare that to The last samurai. That was the greatest movie ever made. The cinematic aspects of the film are leaps and bounds ahead of anything out right now.

 

[LexiGirl75]

You cannot compare that to The last samurai. That was the greatest movie ever made. The cinematic aspects of the film are leaps and bounds ahead of anything out right now.

Which one? I half remember The Last Samurai but the concept seemed similar. Fight til the death. Ever since The Matrix a lot of movies have those special effects (even Silent Hill).

I think it's a man thing because the person I saw 300 with couldn't understand why I wasn't pissing on my self at how wonderful the movie was.

 

[DotTheEyes]

I wouldn't put 300 and The Last Samurai in the same category.

The Last Samurai has its fair share of macho action, yes, but it's also emotional and character-driven. I would classify it alongside Braveheart, Gladiator, and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.

300 just has one purpose: to kick ass as a stylized adrenaline rush. It's, in my opinion, closer to Sin City and Grindhouse.

 

[barncat]

Which one? I half remember The Last Samurai but the concept seemed similar. Fight til the death. Ever since The Matrix a lot of movies have those special effects (even Silent Hill).

I think it's a man thing because the person I saw 300 with couldn't understand why I wasn't pissing on my self at how wonderful the movie was.

My husband was the same way. I appreciate the way the movie was made, but it had no dialogue, as noted earlier. It's a man's movie, yelling, killing and boobies....my husband thought it was the greatest (after Transformers) while I only thought it was good.

 

[juggy4805]

My husband was the same way. I appreciate the way the movie was made, but it had no dialogue, as noted earlier. It's a man's movie, yelling, killing and boobies....my husband thought it was the greatest (after Transformers) while I only thought it was good.

You didn't feel the emotion between him and his wife and the love he had for his state.