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SamD.Apr 8, 2007

The only film I have ever walked out of - the most mind-numbing homoerotic fantasy that could ever be conceived.

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MartinM.Apr 8, 2007

Pathetic story, well no story, good graphics, stylish, but good for a beer ad. Rather offensive movie for an intelligent audience.

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GinoM.Apr 7, 2007

Like watching an inverted version of widespread modern-day Terrorism. The Spartans are depicted as freedom-fighthing prophets who aim to rid the world of the cancerous Persians. This idea seemed so evident and overt to me upon watching 300 Like watching an inverted version of widespread modern-day Terrorism. The Spartans are depicted as freedom-fighthing prophets who aim to rid the world of the cancerous Persians. This idea seemed so evident and overt to me upon watching 300 it seemed to take away from the brilliant battle scenes of which paved the way for new ground in the film industry. It's really too bad that this movie went nowhere fast...and completely mocked a race of people while doing it.… Expand

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ShawnC.Apr 6, 2007

The only reason to see this movie is the way it looks. As far as a story goes, forget it.

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JeyJeyApr 6, 2007

Uh Man!
I had this really awesome date lined up... and we went to see 300. But then she didnt want me to come inside for coffee, because Im persian... and according to 300 I suck. I'm evil, and souless.... and I probably have a deformedUh Man!
I had this really awesome date lined up... and we went to see 300. But then she didnt want me to come inside for coffee, because Im persian... and according to 300 I suck. I'm evil, and souless.... and I probably have a deformed peepee......

... I call it Xerxes!… Expand

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PhilippeK.Apr 5, 2007

Historically not accurate, but never pretended to be. This movie is greatly done and good entertainment, especially for male spectators.

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panikscamApr 4, 2007

This video game was a little too expensive to watch a bunch of people with white teeth and six packs turning toward the camera to yell "Sparta!" or "Freedom!" and tear through their opposition with some of the laziest choreographed violenceThis video game was a little too expensive to watch a bunch of people with white teeth and six packs turning toward the camera to yell "Sparta!" or "Freedom!" and tear through their opposition with some of the laziest choreographed violence this side of Jackass. Maybe if I cared if they won I'd be more impressed by the delightful arterial sprays decorating the screen as if the Spartans were just slicing through sides of beef.
Just once couldn't someone yell: "Sparta! _u_k Yeah!" ?
No, this is a serious piece of dramatic cinema. It's in the teeth. Every decade needs a Rambo I guess.… Expand

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BruceP.Apr 4, 2007

I thought it was great, kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time!!

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ThomB.Apr 3, 2007

A visually exciting film that is a pleasure to watch. Frank Miller again brings to life a magnificant Graphic Novel, and most certainly is worthy of a viewing on the Big Screen. Remember as you go this is a Graphic Novel Brought to life, not A visually exciting film that is a pleasure to watch. Frank Miller again brings to life a magnificant Graphic Novel, and most certainly is worthy of a viewing on the Big Screen. Remember as you go this is a Graphic Novel Brought to life, not history.… Expand

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RG.Apr 2, 2007

Manual for Sparta: press triangle to yell sparta press square to use spear press circle to use your shield R1 is to slow time down (feel free to use previous buttons, case sensitive) after battle: press x to gather around and talk about how Manual for Sparta: press triangle to yell sparta press square to use spear press circle to use your shield R1 is to slow time down (feel free to use previous buttons, case sensitive) after battle: press x to gather around and talk about how we dont need anything, not even armor to kill the persians.… Expand

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TomL.Apr 2, 2007

Here is a movie with incredible special effects, and really nothing else. Gerard Butler delivers a decent performance, just enough to get you to care what happens to the few brave spartans. The talking is dull, primarily the lena heady Here is a movie with incredible special effects, and really nothing else. Gerard Butler delivers a decent performance, just enough to get you to care what happens to the few brave spartans. The talking is dull, primarily the lena heady scenes, but after one particular scene and a subsequent vengance, i did start to like her a bit more. But there is enough violent, fast, brutal action filled with the best of both worlds from Zack Snyder and Frank Miller, the graphic novelist for which the film is based. The film is inspired, but not spectacular… Expand

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RossA.Apr 2, 2007

This film needs to be rated by a critic who understands that the Spartan narrator takes creative license with the "history" of the 300, not the director of the film. It is implied in the graphic novel that the Spartan narrator has taken his This film needs to be rated by a critic who understands that the Spartan narrator takes creative license with the "history" of the 300, not the director of the film. It is implied in the graphic novel that the Spartan narrator has taken his own exaggerated and glorified perspective and brought it home to his comrades; the alleged lack of depth to this movie is merely a lack of critic's understanding of this simple notion. We see absurdity such as a rhino and mutants on screen because the Spartan storyteller is instructed to "Tell of victory" and he does so in the most monumental, epic way he can. Its truly pathetic to see that the critics actually believe that the director wasn't aware that mutants and rhinos weren't in the Battle of Thermopylae. I give this film an eight because I wanted to be attached to more than just Leonidas, his wife, and his captain - and wasn't allowed to because the film jumps rather quickly into the epic story. Beyond this, I found this film to be engaging, entertaining, and thoroughly enjoyable.… Expand

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SimoneH.Apr 2, 2007

The highly enjoyable film 300 has unfortunately been bashed by some for its historical inaccuracies. To those people I say that this movie never set out to be a historically accurate portrayal of the Battle of Thermopylae in the first place. The highly enjoyable film 300 has unfortunately been bashed by some for its historical inaccuracies. To those people I say that this movie never set out to be a historically accurate portrayal of the Battle of Thermopylae in the first place. The movie 300 is an adaptation of Frank Miller… Expand

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EricK.Apr 1, 2007

Perfect, took everything great from the graphic novel and added some excellent scenes. I wish there were more movies like this. The CGI added to the effect regardless of what critics may say.

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NathanG.Apr 1, 2007

This movie was the greatest movie I have ever seen, The great photography, the awesome characters everything about this movie is great.

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davidprenticeApr 1, 2007

300 is the biggest pile of tripe I have seen in a long time. It doesnt know if it wants to be a war film, fantasy film or kids cartoon, and doesnt really succeed at being any of the above. It ends up a cross between braveheart, power rangers300 is the biggest pile of tripe I have seen in a long time. It doesnt know if it wants to be a war film, fantasy film or kids cartoon, and doesnt really succeed at being any of the above. It ends up a cross between braveheart, power rangers and lord of the rings, which is as awful as it sounds. Avoid… Expand

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AdamG.Apr 1, 2007

Fantastic action, great one liners, great visuals. What's not to like?.

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JonathanS.Apr 1, 2007

I think it was a great movie, since i knew what i was going into. If you like movies that are about a few men butchering hundreds of thousands then you MUST se this movie, if not, RUN AWAY. Everyone who went into the movie probably saw the I think it was a great movie, since i knew what i was going into. If you like movies that are about a few men butchering hundreds of thousands then you MUST se this movie, if not, RUN AWAY. Everyone who went into the movie probably saw the trailer or the commercial , so you knew what the movie was about. Its supposed to be clear from the start that there is no brain in this movie and i LOVE IT!… Expand

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KenG.Apr 1, 2007

This was never meant to be a history lesson, nor did it care about being the least bit accurate in recreating this famous battle. It just wanted to be a campy,blood-splattered, action-filled, fun, well shot, comic-book movie. And that it This was never meant to be a history lesson, nor did it care about being the least bit accurate in recreating this famous battle. It just wanted to be a campy,blood-splattered, action-filled, fun, well shot, comic-book movie. And that it does very well.… Expand

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AndyS.Apr 1, 2007

This movie was a lot of fun. Not historically accurate and must be taken for what it is (a piece of entertainment) rather than a faithful recreation of the events of the battle of Thermopylae. Visually lavish battle scenes and sound, in my This movie was a lot of fun. Not historically accurate and must be taken for what it is (a piece of entertainment) rather than a faithful recreation of the events of the battle of Thermopylae. Visually lavish battle scenes and sound, in my opinion definitely worth a watch… Expand

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TiaW.Apr 1, 2007

Despite poor script and dubious acting from some, Butler does well to work with the 'larger than life' rich imagery, scaling his character to a profoundly believable leader. Bloody, yes, brutal, yes, yet seductive visuals and an Despite poor script and dubious acting from some, Butler does well to work with the 'larger than life' rich imagery, scaling his character to a profoundly believable leader. Bloody, yes, brutal, yes, yet seductive visuals and an over riding sense that liberty is a war worthy undertaking, not forgetting serious eye candy for the gals for a change, permits me to forgo the foibles. A milestone in filmaking.… Expand

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DonaldReynoldsMar 31, 2007

Dreck in CGI.
Great visuals alone do not make a good movie. The visuals were GREAT but damn, that story wasn't even compelling. I mean even if it does parallel the lunacy of the Bush administration's propaganda and ill will,Dreck in CGI.
Great visuals alone do not make a good movie. The visuals were GREAT but damn, that story wasn't even compelling. I mean even if it does parallel the lunacy of the Bush administration's propaganda and ill will, it wasn't even as interesting as an Ann Coulter tirade.
It's a mythic story retold from the muddled psyche of a middle class white boy's wet dream: a tad too eager and all too wet.
It wasn't about heroism; it was about cultism. I kept laughing at all that Marines macho posturing, the repug mugging and the crap about going to war to save families. Please.
All that said, though, I admit the beheadings were absolutely FABULOUS!… Expand

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RobC.Mar 30, 2007

Some guys says that this is a bad movie, some others says that it is good, but everybody got something to say... 480 Votes.

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AlexMar 30, 2007

IT IS AN AMAZING ACTION MOVIE.WHO DOES NOT KNOW THE HISTORY OF LEONIDAS AND HIS 300 CAN NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT THEIR SACRIFICE MEANT FOR ALL OF US.WE SHOULD BE MORE GRATEFUL AND APPRECIATE WHAT THESE MEN HAVE ACHIEVED.AND SOMETHING ELSE, IF I AMIT IS AN AMAZING ACTION MOVIE.WHO DOES NOT KNOW THE HISTORY OF LEONIDAS AND HIS 300 CAN NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT THEIR SACRIFICE MEANT FOR ALL OF US.WE SHOULD BE MORE GRATEFUL AND APPRECIATE WHAT THESE MEN HAVE ACHIEVED.AND SOMETHING ELSE, IF I AM NOT MISTAKEN THERE IS NO WAR WITHOUT BLOOD.IS THERE?… Expand

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JamieP.Mar 30, 2007

Should be watched alongside Idiocracy. This really is film for people with literally no intelligence. It's like a cross between LOTR, Starship Troopers, Gladiator, and Monty Python's The Holy Grail. I thought it was a self-parody Should be watched alongside Idiocracy. This really is film for people with literally no intelligence. It's like a cross between LOTR, Starship Troopers, Gladiator, and Monty Python's The Holy Grail. I thought it was a self-parody for quite a long time... That's how bad it is.… Expand

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LuxC.Mar 29, 2007

You can argue that 300 tells a cheesy story only if real history is cheesy. Because the events shown is almost exactly what happened at the battle at Thermopyles ("hot gates") at 480 BC - minus the rhinos, the elephants, the theatrical You can argue that 300 tells a cheesy story only if real history is cheesy. Because the events shown is almost exactly what happened at the battle at Thermopyles ("hot gates") at 480 BC - minus the rhinos, the elephants, the theatrical make-up of the Persians, all necessary exaggerated theatrical depictions. This movie and the comic try hard -and succeed- represent the essence of the event: 300 men tried to stop an one million+ men strong army, and almost did, if there was not Efialtis (the greek word for "nightmare" from there and on). The faces does look greek, Leonidas beard looks historically acurate, the lines are quoted from history ("come and get it", "return with that shield or on it", etc) Probably the best "Ancient Greece" movie to date.… Expand

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LaurieJ.Mar 29, 2007

Loved this movie!!! The graphics were amazing. I would go back to theater and watch it again!

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HaoY.Mar 29, 2007

Overall very entertaining if you went into the flick taking it as what it was instead of what it should have been. This wasn't a historical documentary; nor should it have been. This was a action packed, exaggerated, and visually Overall very entertaining if you went into the flick taking it as what it was instead of what it should have been. This wasn't a historical documentary; nor should it have been. This was a action packed, exaggerated, and visually stunning movie that depicted the famous battle of Thermopylae, and anyone else who watched this who expected any more is a fool. Macho warmongering BS? Uhhh...yeah, did you not see the previews, because that's pretty much what they all alluded to: A movie filled with macho guys who were warmongering during an actual event in history BSed to fit the movie screen.… Expand

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DougR.Mar 28, 2007

Beautiful to look at for about 2 mins, then it gets old and even annoying. Action is bland. Acting is atrocious. Direction is completely uneven.

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JeffF.Mar 28, 2007

Great looking, but the story is pure crap. Macho warmongering bullshit.

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JasperS.Mar 28, 2007

A shallow, good looking pool of water.

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AlexMar 27, 2007

Somewhat exaggerated in places though considering it was meant to be a bit fantasy/comic-book stylish, exaggeration is acceptable. The amount of blood, the barbarism of the Spartans (and also the Persians to some extent), the size of Xerxes, Somewhat exaggerated in places though considering it was meant to be a bit fantasy/comic-book stylish, exaggeration is acceptable. The amount of blood, the barbarism of the Spartans (and also the Persians to some extent), the size of Xerxes, the looks of some of the Persians and the old preists, the hunchback traitor and the ginat guy were all somewhat exaggerated. The priests and Persians looks reminded me of Orcs from Lord of the Rings. The giant guy reminded me of a mountaint troll. Also the 10,000 Immortal Elite Guards looked more like Japanese Samurai than elite trained Persians. At the end of the movie you might find yourself wishing it was a bit more true to history or that the traitor had not betrayed them or that the spear had hit Xerxes.... but overall it was good with vey nice narrative and amazing battle sequences, though the acting could have been better in some places. Graphically/visually this movie was amazing. I was thinking "video game" all through out the movie, and thinking how great a game it would be. The effects in the battle sequences were lovely and gave a sense of total domination. Audio and music score was nice too, though at some points use of modern-style music (techno/rave, etc) felt a bit wierd.… Expand

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TonyR.Mar 27, 2007

clueless critics. anybody that has an ounce of honor on them would understand the theme of this movie. as far as accuraccy is concerned, the odds were literally 100 to 1so figure out what the math comes out to. the depiction of the spartan clueless critics. anybody that has an ounce of honor on them would understand the theme of this movie. as far as accuraccy is concerned, the odds were literally 100 to 1so figure out what the math comes out to. the depiction of the spartan soldier and lifestyle is to the t. everything else was for entertainment purposes. this movie is a good lesson for all you spineless jellyfish, who are benefiting from those heroes who you humor their one liners. those very phrases leonidas shouts that you deskjockeys bash as corny are the actuall words inscribed in stone for 25 centuries,so you dont forget them. and those corny lines you make fun of,are what gave the spartans their strength and have helped shape the way we live today so that you may speak so freely. cause if greece did succumb in fact, by the persians. they would of invaded europe with no defense cause there was none. so enjoy your freedom of speach morons. and one more thing "This is Sparta !!!!!!!"… Expand

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JosakMar 26, 2007

Silly, cheesy. A few good action scenes, not much else to it.

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Mr.J.Mar 26, 2007

This film is brilliant. Just so you understand its a comic book style adaptation of the events that occurred. So it

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SalimM.Mar 26, 2007

One trick pony - beautiful to look at, but the story is weak and the fight scenes are almost all the same - how many chopped limbs and seas of armies shots can a movie have nowadays?? This basically is a retread of Braveheart, Lord of the One trick pony - beautiful to look at, but the story is weak and the fight scenes are almost all the same - how many chopped limbs and seas of armies shots can a movie have nowadays?? This basically is a retread of Braveheart, Lord of the Rings and Gladiator...no creativity, no new ground, no real story...worth seeing, but really completely unfulfilling.… Expand

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JaiG.Mar 25, 2007

Absolutely loved the movie. Visually and the writing.

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ElliotP.Mar 25, 2007

Excellent as a video game; poor excuse for a movie. Blantant rape of known historical facts. To paraphrase a recent facetious college editorial about sexual rape - close your eyes and relax and you may find you enjoy it!

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NikR.Mar 25, 2007

Well choreographed action and vivid visual effects did help detract from the dull narrative. All in all this was a very entertaining film, that was as thought provoking as a comic book.

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MartinS.Mar 25, 2007

I thought the battle scenes were spectacular. The rest was kind of silly. "Give them nothing, but take from them everything?" Come on Now.

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HenryG.Mar 25, 2007

I enjoyed the film despite expecting very little. The acting was good and the film looked stunning. The story is very simple but well told. All in all a very fun experience.

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ManuelV.Mar 24, 2007

I loved this movie. It reminds me the days when I used to go to the movie theater just for the fun of it.

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LawrenceMar 24, 2007

Heroic,moving and uplifting. The graphics blended so smoothly with what was real. This movie confirmed that life with intregrity, freedom and honor is worth dying for. I have waited along time to see a movie of this calibre.

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BitBurnMar 24, 2007

It's not "Gladiator" but it's entertaining none the less.

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PeterMMar 24, 2007

Visually superb and dramatically intense. The best film i have seen for a long time. H

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WormyMar 24, 2007

This movie was great! the action scene were fantastic and all my friends loved it

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StevenR.Mar 24, 2007

Good action and visual effects. Comic book style is engaging. Would have benefited from a stronger dramatic story with more twists or plot complications. Nonetheless, an entertaining film.

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S.R.Mar 24, 2007

This was awful and my expectations were already low. i was laughing out loud. it was not possible to take this serious for one minute.

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ToshMar 24, 2007

I haven't seen anything that cliched in a looong time.

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SeanM>Mar 23, 2007

Its no Gladiator, but 300 is an epic that draws the imagination out of the viewers. It looks and feels like a comic book or a video game, which was the purpose. 300 accomplished what it desired, which was to make every guy that left the Its no Gladiator, but 300 is an epic that draws the imagination out of the viewers. It looks and feels like a comic book or a video game, which was the purpose. 300 accomplished what it desired, which was to make every guy that left the theatre feeling empowered and ready to fight the world like a Spartan. This is Sparta!… Expand

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DanaM.Mar 23, 2007

Well worth the $10 I paid to see it. Very gory with body parts flying everywhere during the battle scenes. Incredible visuals. Worth seeing of the big screen. Don't wait for DVD.

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JohnS.Mar 23, 2007

Great visuals. Extremely poor acting. Weak overall.

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StephenB.Mar 23, 2007

Total eye candy and testosterone. I liked it a ton. Don't get me wrong - you won't find any deep meaning or inspiration here BUT if you just relax and enjoy the ride, it's a blast.

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EricCotterMar 23, 2007

Yes, the violence was ridiculously excessive. Yes, it wasn't historically accurate (I don't think the Persians had rhinoes in their arsenal). Yes, there was some terrible dialogue. But come on. Did you not see the preview? Jeez.Yes, the violence was ridiculously excessive. Yes, it wasn't historically accurate (I don't think the Persians had rhinoes in their arsenal). Yes, there was some terrible dialogue. But come on. Did you not see the preview? Jeez. It's called a guy flick, and a d@%$ good one. The only other guy flicks out there right now are Ghost Rider, Norbit, and Wild Hogs, and really, who the hell wants to sit through those?… Expand

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SamF.Mar 22, 2007

The visuals were awsome, but the violence was senselessly too much. It took the concept of a guy-movie (found better in Crank, Sin City) too far.

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JordanB.Mar 22, 2007

Great movie. Little heavy on the dramaic pauses andmoments. All in all it was more historically accurate than I expected it to be, as it was told from the legend perspective, instead of a historical perspective. Great action scenes and gore. Great movie. Little heavy on the dramaic pauses andmoments. All in all it was more historically accurate than I expected it to be, as it was told from the legend perspective, instead of a historical perspective. Great action scenes and gore. THIS IS SPARTA!!… Expand

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Rev.R.Mar 21, 2007

This film is totally forgettable, and I am confident it will succumb to that fate. The cinematography is fascinating, and is the film's most redeeming quality. Those concerned about the use of violence must remember that war is violent. This film is totally forgettable, and I am confident it will succumb to that fate. The cinematography is fascinating, and is the film's most redeeming quality. Those concerned about the use of violence must remember that war is violent. Like others, I abhor the exploitation of violence for profit. However, perhaps vivid scenes of violence related to war is needed by a culture that sterilizes war. Still, the violence here is almost "comic book" in nature. Whereas "The Departed" often made me lower my eyes from the screen, I never flinched in this film. I took my eye from the screen only for reason of occassional boredom. I hope this film is not indicative of where the "blue screen" is taking us.… Expand

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MackeyM.Mar 20, 2007

"His vision narrows, his shield is heavy." I felt I was watching a National Geographic special on African lions eyeing their prey. "The lion's vision sharpens, his sense of smell is keen, he attacks." What a disappointment of film-making.

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MoopM.Mar 20, 2007

EASILY one of THE worst movies ever created. I feel duped and violated, repulsed, taken for a fool, while that ninny of a "director" is laughing all the way to the bank..."Hey Persians, are those the ONLY CREATURES you have?"

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BrianB.Mar 20, 2007

I really liked this movie, but not for the acting or the script. And to be honest I don't think the actors were at fault; a lot of the fault lies in the strange modernization of philosophies; not even that really. Just odd comments here I really liked this movie, but not for the acting or the script. And to be honest I don't think the actors were at fault; a lot of the fault lies in the strange modernization of philosophies; not even that really. Just odd comments here and there that sounded thrown in in a half-hearted attempt to make the greeks seem current, or to make us relate maybe. I've not read the graphic novel so I'm not sure that's present there as well, but the visual homages to renaissance christian images did much less to dampen the mood than the strange bursts of timeliness. Visually, quite interesting, but you'd be better off tuning out the dialogue.… Expand

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JohnSmithMar 20, 2007

Well i had been waiting to see 300 for some time and i finally saw it. I enjoyed it yes, but admittedly i did walk away feeling somewhat less satisfied than i thought i would.

The visuals were brilliant, action second to none, and im sureWell i had been waiting to see 300 for some time and i finally saw it. I enjoyed it yes, but admittedly i did walk away feeling somewhat less satisfied than i thought i would.

The visuals were brilliant, action second to none, and im sure so many oiled, well chiseled bodies have never graced the screen at any one time.

But i think that the somewhat second rate script, and at times sub-par acting took something away from it in the end.

To be sure it was an enjoyable 2 hours. But it just wont be a 2 hours your likely to remember for a great deal of time.… Expand

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JoeR.Mar 20, 2007

This is near insanity. Village Voice called 300 a "visually dull picture". Although the acting in 300 is not so spectacular the specals effects and visuals are breathtaking nonetheless. By watching this movie one can tell it took a lot of This is near insanity. Village Voice called 300 a "visually dull picture". Although the acting in 300 is not so spectacular the specals effects and visuals are breathtaking nonetheless. By watching this movie one can tell it took a lot of labor to make it look the way that it is. The editors and reviewers at village voice are pure idiosyncratic morons and they should be ashamed of themselves. "Visually dull". Yeah. Right.… Expand

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SteveK.Mar 20, 2007

This is THE most visually stunning movie I have ever seen. It's a popcorn, turn-your-brain-off action movie that is pretty to look at. Basically, a comic book of a movie, the kind that makes you appreciate every crafted scene. It's This is THE most visually stunning movie I have ever seen. It's a popcorn, turn-your-brain-off action movie that is pretty to look at. Basically, a comic book of a movie, the kind that makes you appreciate every crafted scene. It's got a weak plot, and the movie won't change your life, but it's really freaking fun if you let yourself have a good time by turning off the ol' brain and if you don't mind stylized violence and lots of it. If that doesn't sound appealing to you, then skip it.… Expand

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MarkB.Mar 20, 2007

Graphic novelist/ artist Frank Miller has stated that he was inspired to do his interpretation of the Battle of Thermopylae by The 300 Spartans, a 1962 cheeseball would-be epic starring Richard Egan that, if nothing else, proves that Miller Graphic novelist/ artist Frank Miller has stated that he was inspired to do his interpretation of the Battle of Thermopylae by The 300 Spartans, a 1962 cheeseball would-be epic starring Richard Egan that, if nothing else, proves that Miller apparently has a limitless attention span: even allowing for the very broad guilty-pleasure parameters of the sword-and-sandal genre, even Airplane!'s Captain Oveur would find it remarkably dull. Dull is certainly a word that, in all fairness, CAN'T be used to describe Zack Snyder's screen version of Miller's work. Endlessly pompous, self-important, turgid, bombastic, pretentious AND simple-minded (two adjectives that normally don't go together, but do here), and borderline obnoxious, sure...but dull, no. (At least not until after the 300th or so impalement/ dismemberment/ decapitation, anyway.) Snyder may have received praise in some circles for accurately interpreting Miller, but all that does is prove that some books simply shouldn't be brought to the screen at all, because all the hard work that went into replicating Miller's "look" resulted in an absolute visual nightmare: it's so blurry that 4 months from now, unsuspecting DVD renters seeing 300 for the first time will spend the movie's entire two hours endlessly fiddling with the 'sharpness' button on their remotes; the actors, to a one are photographed as if being caught in the middle of transmogrifying into stone sculptures. This actually befits most of the performances, because with the exception of Gerard Butler's heroic King Leonides and Lena Hudley's smoulderingly sexy Queen Gorgo, who lend some subtlety and nuance if only because they're allowed to use a normal tone of voice once in a while, all the actors are directed to DECLAIM! ALL! THEIR! LINES! EXACTLY! LIKE! THIS! And the much-discussed wall-to-wall bloodletting really has no impact whatsoever, not only because it gets to be so deadeningly repetitive, but because the red stuff flying across the screen looks much less like anything a CSI crew would recognize than like the wax globules present in lava lamps, and I'm not sure that 300 intended to remind us more of the late 1960s through mid-1970s AD then of 480 BC. Far more creepy and disturbing is the knowledge that in some corners 300--a movie that stops just short of endorsing the retroactive abortion practiced on babies judged too weak to be effective warriors, and that clothes (unclothes?) its heroes as gay poster boys throughout--is being lauded as some sort of neocon Triumph of the Will simply because it so nakedly and unapologetically trumpets war; if that's not ample evidence, on the 4th anniversary of the Iraq conflict, of the increasing desperation employed by its proponents in defending it, I don't know what is. And speaking of ironic timelines, it's notable that 300's studio, Warner Bros., just announced the DVD release of a dozen 1950s to early 1970s camp classics ranging from good films (the seminal women's prison movie Caged) to interesting curios (Howard Hawks' Land of the Pharoahs) to a lot of absolute junk (Trog, Skyjacked, Queen of Outer Space). 300 may have logged $70 million in its opening weekend--more by far than such genuinely good current releases as Zodiac, The Astronaut Farmer and Black Snake Moan will bring in COMBINED during their total box office run--but some of those earlier cinematic butts of jokes originally made money too, and I'll be eagerly looking forward to the utterly humorless but spectacularly silly 300's inevitable inclusion in a future batch of Warners so-bad-it's-good series when it's released in, say, the year 2012.… Expand

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MattO.Mar 20, 2007

I expected this to suck like Sin City and was pleasantly surprised. Good pace and solid direction. Not epic like people were expecting but a fun ride.

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AbbasJ.Mar 20, 2007

This is just good for video game and in compare with great movie that we ever seen its nothing and even is not history.

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kevinsmithMar 20, 2007

technicaly we can call this is new experiance for cinema in future but we should always remember
cinema is cinema and there are borders between it and liturture -comicstrip and tv games
when you compare the movie like 300 with past youtechnicaly we can call this is new experiance for cinema in future but we should always remember
cinema is cinema and there are borders between it and liturture -comicstrip and tv games
when you compare the movie like 300 with past you find nostalogic feeling about past cinema the moviees like my fair lady - rayan duther- dr givago-
gone with the wind - citizen kane- third man- .....and great pewrsons like john ford - hichcok-kazan-billy wildler-......and many more
hollywood going to die… Expand

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JessW.Mar 20, 2007

Don't be fooled by the bravado; the delicacy of the cinematography is stunning. The characters and acting are as solid as Gerard Butler's abs.

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ErikMar 20, 2007

It starts with full expectations but can't satisfy towards the end.

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ChrisMar 19, 2007

The movie is visually stunning, and the actions sequences contain some of the most intense battles I have ever seen in a war movie. 300 is great for people who like a lot of blood and gore and violence. The plot is a little iffy, but staysThe movie is visually stunning, and the actions sequences contain some of the most intense battles I have ever seen in a war movie. 300 is great for people who like a lot of blood and gore and violence. The plot is a little iffy, but stays true to Frank Miller's vision. The film is not supposed to be an accurate interpretation of the battle of Thermopylae, but is supposed to follow what Frank Miller put into his comic book. The plot is not the most enticing plot ever conceived, but from what I have seen, the action sequences, beautifully made scenes, and moving words more than make up for it. This is definitely a movie worth watching, so I will give it a 10.… Expand

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KGMar 19, 2007

Really really great looking movie. With really cool action. And nothing remotely worth caring about. It doesn't matter how awesome the fights are if you don't care about the people fighting them.

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AlecB.Mar 19, 2007

Very graphic and entertaining movie couldve had a plot but still a very entertianing movie very gory.

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EthanW.Mar 19, 2007

It was great, not the best, but the storyline was great.

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SamMar 19, 2007

Great action sequences and special effects overshadow most of the movie's flaws. See it for the action, not the plot!!!

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BobbyD.Mar 19, 2007

Braveheart and Gladiator wannabe...this storyline was unoriginal. The visuals were good but that's the only reason it got a five. They even steal a lot of the fight choreography from Braveheart and Gladiator.

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ZooTrainMar 19, 2007

For an epic, this film was surprisingly underwhelming. I don't care if it was "historically inaccurate." I realize that I shouldn't be getting my history lessons from Hollywood. What bothered me was the laughable acting, shouted For an epic, this film was surprisingly underwhelming. I don't care if it was "historically inaccurate." I realize that I shouldn't be getting my history lessons from Hollywood. What bothered me was the laughable acting, shouted cliches from Braveheart and Gladiator, and zero plot development made this movie a chore to get through. Some people will say, "Well, it's supposed to look pretty. It's based on a comic book." Well, Sin City had essentially the same concept...but it was executed so much better. Watching the two side by side emphasizes the difference between a professional director and an amateur one.… Expand

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JoryU.Mar 19, 2007

The 300 was one of the best movies I have ever. The action sequences were truly amazing and left nothing to be desired. The filming was done in a very impressive manner. The use of slow motion made for a much more dramatic feel. When the The 300 was one of the best movies I have ever. The action sequences were truly amazing and left nothing to be desired. The filming was done in a very impressive manner. The use of slow motion made for a much more dramatic feel. When the credits rolled I was pumped and wanted more. For me, the best epic I have ever seen!… Expand

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EricY.Mar 19, 2007

Absolutely fantastic. I didn't really know much about this movie before I went to see it and I was quite impressed. I knew that Frank Miller was responsible for the story and I loved Sin City so I was excited about seeing it. It was way Absolutely fantastic. I didn't really know much about this movie before I went to see it and I was quite impressed. I knew that Frank Miller was responsible for the story and I loved Sin City so I was excited about seeing it. It was way better than Sin City. The action was awesome and the story was great. My girlfriend and I both recommend this movie to anyone! The critics are wrong!… Expand

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RobertD.Mar 18, 2007

This movie was great. some people just get so mad because it was historically inaccurate....so was gladiator...do you all hate that? so was braveheart to an extent...did you all hate that. how about enjoying a movie for what it is, a movie.This movie was great. some people just get so mad because it was historically inaccurate....so was gladiator...do you all hate that? so was braveheart to an extent...did you all hate that. how about enjoying a movie for what it is, a movie. never once did the movie go out of its way to make the persian empire look dumb....they looked like a great civilization. and its true that 300 spartans did die in order to hold on the army....maybe the mutants werent. but cmon people. maybe we should all just go see documentories for the rest of our lives… Expand

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BradB.Mar 18, 2007

This goes out to Matt M. Sin City and 300 were written and directed by a completely different set of people. Sin City was written and directed by Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez. 300 was directed by Zach Snyder. Although both movies are This goes out to Matt M. Sin City and 300 were written and directed by a completely different set of people. Sin City was written and directed by Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez. 300 was directed by Zach Snyder. Although both movies are bassed on two of Frank Miller's commics, 300 and Sin City. I hate to give information lessons, but people should be able to take in this information themselves in some way.… Expand

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DanB.Mar 18, 2007

A 5 for the occasional great visual, but in the end the action just didn't get to me. I wasn't exactly yawning during the fight scenes but they were kind of dull and definitely repetitive. I really wanted to like it and it was just A 5 for the occasional great visual, but in the end the action just didn't get to me. I wasn't exactly yawning during the fight scenes but they were kind of dull and definitely repetitive. I really wanted to like it and it was just kinda eh. Beyond the fact the action didn't get me, I found the plot and characters pretty thin. That could be forgiven if the movie moved quickly , had good action or even just some good dialogue but it didn't.… Expand

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MearonMar 18, 2007

One of the most beautiful movies I've ever seen. Great visula effects, Every scene is like a piece of art. The story is entertaining and if you enjoy a good hero action plot with epic battle scenes you can't go wrong. Fun movie. One of the most beautiful movies I've ever seen. Great visula effects, Every scene is like a piece of art. The story is entertaining and if you enjoy a good hero action plot with epic battle scenes you can't go wrong. Fun movie. Don't get too critical on the details or realism.… Expand

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JasonL.Mar 18, 2007

This movies just oozes style. Forget the acting, forget the current political climate and try to see this for what it really is. A comic book. An amazing brought to film comic book that tells a story through visual imagery which is just This movies just oozes style. Forget the acting, forget the current political climate and try to see this for what it really is. A comic book. An amazing brought to film comic book that tells a story through visual imagery which is just simply amazing. This movie doesn't try an be anything else. Loved it.… Expand

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JohnC.Mar 18, 2007

The movie was amazing i don't understand why critics rated it so bad. The special effects were amazing, the scenery and artwork was incredible, and the acting was good also. The direction was good and the plot kept everyone in the The movie was amazing i don't understand why critics rated it so bad. The special effects were amazing, the scenery and artwork was incredible, and the acting was good also. The direction was good and the plot kept everyone in the audience at the edge of there seats. Hands down this gets two thumbs up and 10 out of 10… Expand

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AndrewM.Mar 18, 2007

Excellent storyline and effects.

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AndyMar 18, 2007

Great effects, battle sequences and action; poor screenplay and script.

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TheVeracityMar 18, 2007

Movie KICKED ASS! Those who did not like it probably felt gay and is in denial.

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ConnieG.Mar 18, 2007

I didn't think that Hollywood had it in them, but this is one movie that lived up to all of my expectations.

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BRizzaMar 18, 2007

Good, but lacked that "wow" factor. Great special effects & fight sequences, but no goosebumps or adrenaline rushes.

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DeniseM.Mar 18, 2007

Repetive drivel. We walked out 3/4 of the way through the movie. Some visiully stunning moments -such as the oracle filmed under water. HBO's Rome plays a similar tune a thousand times better.

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JohnL.Mar 18, 2007

Ignore what the people who gave this movie a bad rating say, this is an amazing movie..Regardless of what the story was historically your taken on a roller coaster ride from start to finish. The movie accomplishes exactly what it strives Ignore what the people who gave this movie a bad rating say, this is an amazing movie..Regardless of what the story was historically your taken on a roller coaster ride from start to finish. The movie accomplishes exactly what it strives for. Id much rather see this film many times over than sit through another movie like Zodiac which is factual andaccurate but is just boring as hell.… Expand

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DrewT.Mar 18, 2007

Really freakin cool movie. excellent adaptation of Frank Miller's graphic novel. Also, I find it amusing that this wildly successful movie had such bad reviews. shows how out of touch most crititcs are. forget the critics.

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ToddC.Mar 17, 2007

I agree with JB... I have yet to find a person who says this movie was bad. In fact, I havent found a person who thinks its simply decent. Everbody that I have talked to thought it was amazing. And for you people who clame "it was not I agree with JB... I have yet to find a person who says this movie was bad. In fact, I havent found a person who thinks its simply decent. Everbody that I have talked to thought it was amazing. And for you people who clame "it was not historicly accurate".. your wrong. Do some research. Didnt you ever pay attention in History class? The movie (and the graphic novel that it is translated from) is pretty dead on with the actual battle. The action was very well choriographed (im too lazy to find the right spelling), and the acting was top notch. The dialog was great, not over bearing, but moving when it needed to be. Go see it for yourself, but keep an open mind. Yes there is lots of cg (computer graphics), but it simpy adds to the whole theme of the story, with dark clouds, and dirty landscapes. It shows the grim situation facing the Spartans. One last note, I find it funny and frustrating, that movie critics are always ripping apart book to movie translations... why? because they leave out too much. They complain that so and so should have been left in.. and so on. Yet Zach Snyder (the director) did a bold thing and directly took the graphic novel and put each page (from what ive read) into the movie. Nothing is left out, and not very much is added, besides some dialog. You think that would be good right? Take a look at Village Voice review... "Frankly, it's the slavish, frame-by-frame devotion to Miller's source material that's the problem."....well I guess some critics just cant be pleased either way....… Expand

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NickS.Mar 17, 2007

This flick looked really good, big hand to the post-production team for sleepless nights. I love the original book; it was a great read and a feast for the imagination. I went knowing that this was not going to be "Sin City" I went knowing This flick looked really good, big hand to the post-production team for sleepless nights. I love the original book; it was a great read and a feast for the imagination. I went knowing that this was not going to be "Sin City" I went knowing that it would be full of propaganda. To depict a great civilization as monsters and their great king as a seven-foot Latin metro-sexual was a bit much (even though it was the same as the book) this film was almost a US Marines recruitment ad. I can see it now, a young Spartan solider fending off wave after wave of Persians then after the battle he raises his spear, getting hit by lightening he transforms into a Marine with his spiffy uniform. Also, to those who think there weren… Expand

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DavidLeeMar 17, 2007

I think it's a sad state of affairs when we take a movie of genius proportions based on a graphic novel (something alot of you do not get, a freakin' comic book for god sakes) and only give it a 53. When a movie like BORAT (which II think it's a sad state of affairs when we take a movie of genius proportions based on a graphic novel (something alot of you do not get, a freakin' comic book for god sakes) and only give it a 53. When a movie like BORAT (which I enjoyed), scores a 89 - come on man, that mockumentary was a total spoof and it has a mans a$$ in another mans face.......that's entertaining huh? You critics have it all twisted.… Expand

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JayS.Mar 17, 2007

300 is EXCELLENT! Do see it on the big screen. It's a true spectacle that needs the space. This one is an inspiration in the mode of Brave Heart, yet it is utterly unlike any other movie we have ever seen. Its unique artistry makes it a 300 is EXCELLENT! Do see it on the big screen. It's a true spectacle that needs the space. This one is an inspiration in the mode of Brave Heart, yet it is utterly unlike any other movie we have ever seen. Its unique artistry makes it a genuine original. The story is timeless, the characters are perfectly cast and believeable. This one is OUTSTANDING, and we predict an instant classic. Not to be missed! Just GO!… Expand

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SammyR.Mar 17, 2007

The movie was a little above average. The special effects were breathtaking, but that's about it. The story is barely even there, and the constant war scenes get tiring after you see them over and over again. It didn't bother me The movie was a little above average. The special effects were breathtaking, but that's about it. The story is barely even there, and the constant war scenes get tiring after you see them over and over again. It didn't bother me that it wasn't historically accurate, I prefer it that way. I consider Sin City a masterpiece and was disappointed that 300 wasn't of the same quality.… Expand

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AndrewMar 17, 2007

I actualy thought that the story was better than the fighting... and the battles were prety damn good. It was all about freedom, pride, and fighting for your homeland.

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ChrisK.Mar 17, 2007

Artistically and narratively done well, the actors bring out the best in the movie. Unfortunately, I came in to watch what I thought was indeed overrated by people who have not seen it or was taken in by the blood gushing, jaw dropping Artistically and narratively done well, the actors bring out the best in the movie. Unfortunately, I came in to watch what I thought was indeed overrated by people who have not seen it or was taken in by the blood gushing, jaw dropping visual effects rather than the whole thing put together. Possibly just the general public who are easily entertained or found some good somewhere, to be frank, it needed more work. Sure, comic book and history may be the problem, but I still don't see it mix and matching. It reminds me of Braveheart mixed into some bits of Gladiator, just not as well. If you like blood, gore, stunning scenes, and love dining in hell go watch it. If not, wait to rent. I can tell you thing though, a lot of movies are keeping a constant thing going, something new would be nice. Almost like some companies here who just love to make more than 10 of the same sports game for product sales (can't point fingers).… Expand

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F.D.Mar 17, 2007

People that gave it a low score for historical inaccuracies are CLOWNS, plain and simple. If you want a history lesson, go to your local library. In fact, if you want complete accuracy, I suggest you build a time machine and visit the Battle People that gave it a low score for historical inaccuracies are CLOWNS, plain and simple. If you want a history lesson, go to your local library. In fact, if you want complete accuracy, I suggest you build a time machine and visit the Battle of Thermopylae for yourself. It's eye candy and visceral action at its best. It's a fantastical retelling and oh is it gorgeous. Not every movie has to be dissected and cross-interpreted like it was a freshman liberal arts course. Loosen your bow tie and just have some fun for Pete's sake.… Expand

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