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DarkwingSchmuckJul 27, 2023

Overhyped and overrated, 300 is a microcosm of the worst aspects of both Zack Snyder and Frank Miller. Yes, it's visually striking; to the point of being able to pull the wool over the eyes of the audience in regards to its one-noteOverhyped and overrated, 300 is a microcosm of the worst aspects of both Zack Snyder and Frank Miller. Yes, it's visually striking; to the point of being able to pull the wool over the eyes of the audience in regards to its one-note characterizations, poor writing, and frighteningly blatant fascist, homophobic, and racist undertones.… Expand

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MrMSJMar 21, 2023

Becose lay becose not real . Can you .see can you listen?
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AlanoSilvaPBFeb 25, 2023

Um dos grandes filmes de 2006. Ao contrário do segundo, esse aqui convence com atuações primorosas (Gerard Butler e Rodrigo Santoro) e cenas de tirar o fôlego. O final consegue até emocionar o espectador, como se junto com Leônidas, tambémUm dos grandes filmes de 2006. Ao contrário do segundo, esse aqui convence com atuações primorosas (Gerard Butler e Rodrigo Santoro) e cenas de tirar o fôlego. O final consegue até emocionar o espectador, como se junto com Leônidas, também fizéssemos parte dos 300 de Esparta!… Expand

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Mikawo91Dec 29, 2022

300 von Regisseur Zack Snyder und Gerald Butler in der Hauptrolle bekommt von mir eine 6 Punkte Bewertung.

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TheFilmGuru69Dec 1, 2022

Not good movie but good enough. The movie was very dark but very picturesque at times. Its a very brutal movie so dont watch if you are a kid. The twists and turns of this movie are reminiscent of meet the spartans. Overall i would suggestNot good movie but good enough. The movie was very dark but very picturesque at times. Its a very brutal movie so dont watch if you are a kid. The twists and turns of this movie are reminiscent of meet the spartans. Overall i would suggest watching meet the spartans before getting into this movie. That way you get the story in chomological order.… Expand

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Bunny-TnhAug 18, 2022

Due to harsh agoge, Leonidas became disciplined, without fear or weak feelings, a perfect killing machine, made with the idea that dying for Sparta is the greatest glory anyone can acquire, unbreakable pride. 300 of Sparta's finest warriorsDue to harsh agoge, Leonidas became disciplined, without fear or weak feelings, a perfect killing machine, made with the idea that dying for Sparta is the greatest glory anyone can acquire, unbreakable pride. 300 of Sparta's finest warriors go to war against the "uncountable and immortal" persians, ready to die at his side, the king's side, and honor and give hope to their land.

The film has good action scenes that raise the testosterone of any being, the badass speech and a little emotion between the slaughter. I think a bad point is that things happen very fast and without much depth.

The film is based on the real Battle of Thermopylae and on the Frank Miller's comic that is very good and (IMO) more aggressive. I recommend both.… Expand

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shag00Sep 6, 2022

Worth watching, some of the effects, costumes and characters are a bit jarring but not sufficiently to overwhelm the story or it's watchability. I'm sure that slow motion blood splatter is appealing to some (under 25, excitable and erect) butWorth watching, some of the effects, costumes and characters are a bit jarring but not sufficiently to overwhelm the story or it's watchability. I'm sure that slow motion blood splatter is appealing to some (under 25, excitable and erect) but really does not improve the package.… Expand

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The_D4RknesSAug 28, 2022

I liked this movie movie and watched it a lot, the protagonist tagged several memes

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gracjanskiAug 15, 2022

If you prefer style and not realism, then maybe this movie is for you. I dont, so I didnt enjoy all the overstylish pictures and scenes.
The story is of course not very intelligent, but not very bad. It is simple and has logical mistakes. TheIf you prefer style and not realism, then maybe this movie is for you. I dont, so I didnt enjoy all the overstylish pictures and scenes.
The story is of course not very intelligent, but not very bad. It is simple and has logical mistakes. The dialogues are also simple.
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GaisJun 18, 2022

Es un peliculón, Gerard Buttler hace un papel excelente y la fotografía de la película es absolutamente impresionante

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SparkyFlaryJun 10, 2022

Fun and exciting, the story of the 300 exaggerates all the qualities that made the history behind it great and fills in the missing pieces with grandeur that one would imagine would have taken for only 300 people to fend of a relentlessFun and exciting, the story of the 300 exaggerates all the qualities that made the history behind it great and fills in the missing pieces with grandeur that one would imagine would have taken for only 300 people to fend of a relentless attack from thousands of Persians. It keeps things within the realm of realism too but tells a story of an incredible feat that it took to save the free world from tyranny. This movie started the "this is Sparta!" meme and animated music videos going along with the battles when it first came out and still continue to this day.… Expand

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NickTheCritickApr 26, 2022

I have no words to describe what I think of every film made by Zack Sneyder. Try to see this, if only to understand how a film should not be shot.

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kyle20ellisMar 27, 2022

I was interested in seeing 300. After seeing it, did I like it? Sort of. Starting with the good things, it is visually, technically and stylistically amazing with wonderful costumes and sets. The battle sequences are superbly shot and quiteI was interested in seeing 300. After seeing it, did I like it? Sort of. Starting with the good things, it is visually, technically and stylistically amazing with wonderful costumes and sets. The battle sequences are superbly shot and quite realistic, and the music and acting(the protagonist played by Gerard Butler is very charismatic) are decent, as is the direction. Plus there are some compelling parts in the story, and the script has its moments. However, 300 is not very well paced, in fact for me it was quite slow and pedestrian in places, while there are one two many clichés and stereotypes, one or two them I agree bordered on offensive. Overall, it was an okay film but it didn't wow me. 6/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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Amirali85_faMar 18, 2022

This movie is just a lie nothing more Worst movie ever made ................
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AliRoMar 3, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A **** and an anti Iranian movie... Why you like this!?because you saw that our fathers died!?by your heroes!?… Expand

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JJ2FAS4UDec 29, 2021

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alexandreaNov 25, 2021

For me this movie is more like a 7.5 but since i can´t give half numbers a 8 it is.

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MrPajamasJul 22, 2021

The film immediately captivated me with its kind of look, colors, filter or whatever you want to call it. I just loved the way the film looked. This immediately endeared the film to me and drew me into the plot, which has a killer pace.The film immediately captivated me with its kind of look, colors, filter or whatever you want to call it. I just loved the way the film looked. This immediately endeared the film to me and drew me into the plot, which has a killer pace. There's some intro at the beginning and then from a certain point on, there's action that doesn't really let up. I didn't mind it at all though. In fact, the action scenes here are absolutely excellent. Well shot and especially well performed by the main character. Hats off to you for that. Gerard Butler was just right for this. His desire for fighting and blood seemed to transfer to me during the viewing and I enjoyed every action scene. Just a feast for the eyes. The main plot also doesn't lag behind and for me overall this is a great film that I recommend.… Expand

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pur__0_0__Jun 17, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm really glad I watched this movie after growing up. I learnt about this movie as a kid when I watched the Deadliest Warrior episode, Spartan vs Ninja. They told about how Spartans were made famous with 300, so I thought I should definitely give it a try. I didn't even start watching it as a kid, since I found it so boring in the first five minutes. And I'm glad that I did, because this movie has a lot of things the 10 year old me would have hated to see. And as an adult those very things are what I like to see in this.

Simple review: This movie is metal. Yeah, that's all I could say about it. The grim tone, the bleak colour palette, the narration going on in the background which made it sound so melodramatic, the whole depiction of Persia in itself, the amount of slow motion violence - all of this is too much to handle for simple audience. For someone like me who is a big fan of Zack Snyder's style of cinematography, this is fantastic. Such movies give the feeling of those grim looking paintings which I love to see and feel nostalgic.

The thing about this movie is, it's not relying on the storytelling. The story is absolutely simple - The Spartan king Leonidas refused to bow before Persia and even killed their messengers. So now Persia is coming to crush them with their 10000 soldiers and beasts. Leonidas fights them back by handpicking 300 of his men. That's it. This is the story. And now they fight, which is the epic part. Like I said, as a kid I'd have hated it, and that's exactly what I'm talking about - the Spartans are completely naked and wearing red capes while the Persian Immortals are wearing black, and the Spartans kill them. They also kill the animals like rhinos, elephants and horses. These are why I'd have hated this movie as a kid.

There are many other things that this movie showed that I'd have hated as a kid, and these reasons are the same as any other family audience (I mentioned the reasons which were only specific to me before). The sex scenes, the slow pacing, the handicapped man whom Leonidas didn't let fight (I forgot his name), Xerxes and his army's camp with a goat man and weird stuff happening (people may not hate it, they'll just not get it). In the end it's told that all of this was just a story to motivate the soldiers. This is the reason why the story was demonising the Persians and portraying the Spartans as the heroes.

The thing about Zack Snyder's movies is that you can really enjoy them if you rewatch them. Because then you'd already know the story and you can just focus on how cool everything is looking. It's a pity everyone I know whom I can recommend this movie has already watched it, but at the same time it makes me feel nice about how popular this movie is. It literally made Spartans into a pop culture icon. If Leonidas were to somehow come back and see how this movie has portrayed him, he'd be really proud.… Expand

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Amirhosein2005May 11, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very stupid story and distorting the history of Iranians .... Snyder is definitely one of the worst filmmakers!… Expand

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PanchogulMar 31, 2021

Vi esta película en el mismo año que salió, yo tendría creo que 14 años y por ese entonces la encontré fascinante de principio a fin, sin embargo, la he vuelto a ver el día de hoy y en gran medida mi percepción no ha cambiado, excepto por elVi esta película en el mismo año que salió, yo tendría creo que 14 años y por ese entonces la encontré fascinante de principio a fin, sin embargo, la he vuelto a ver el día de hoy y en gran medida mi percepción no ha cambiado, excepto por el acto final que lo sentí un poco apagado e insípido, el resto está bien.… Expand

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msbedi97Mar 28, 2021

If you are looking for a natural testosterone boost, then look no further. Although not historically accurate, the movie pays homage to Frank Miller's graphic novel beautifully. Great dialogue and a stellar performance from Gerald Buttler.

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Am-I-A-MartianMar 22, 2021

While it looks unique, this movie can get very tiredsome with its predictable plot and unoriginal script. The battle scenes are its biggest selling point, but even those will exhaust you at some point.

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AmiristosMar 4, 2021

To begin with, very good acting. Gerard Butler plays a really badass Leonidas. He roars and shouts like anyone should do in such movies. I don't know why zack snyder always chooses a dark-yellow filter when directing a movie..maybe he wantsTo begin with, very good acting. Gerard Butler plays a really badass Leonidas. He roars and shouts like anyone should do in such movies. I don't know why zack snyder always chooses a dark-yellow filter when directing a movie..maybe he wants to show as past events in this way..All in all, exposition is little, actions is satisfying and the movie resembles spartan history. Nice job… Expand

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DaBerbJan 20, 2021

Amazing movie! Zack Snyder is a genius. This film has killer cinematography, great action scenes, beautiful color palettes, a passionate soundtrack and more...

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alejandro970Jan 10, 2021

Born to be alive, born to fight. The Battle of Thermopylae between the army of Sparta and the forces of Persia, from the perspective of Frank Miller's graphic novel of the same name. The result is a rather dark story that is preferable to seeBorn to be alive, born to fight. The Battle of Thermopylae between the army of Sparta and the forces of Persia, from the perspective of Frank Miller's graphic novel of the same name. The result is a rather dark story that is preferable to see alone, without popcorn or nachos. It will not transcend in the genre of comic adaptations but it is a discreet escapism for a weekend.… Expand

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nemoideDec 16, 2020

Is like a modern theater movie, is excellent, despite not being true attached to the history or comic.

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Cementer200Sep 21, 2020

300 is a masterpiece. The first thing I have to note is 300 is based on Frank Miller's 300 graphic novel that is simpler to the real life event but with elements inserted in. This movie has a great story about 300 Spartans who have to fight300 is a masterpiece. The first thing I have to note is 300 is based on Frank Miller's 300 graphic novel that is simpler to the real life event but with elements inserted in. This movie has a great story about 300 Spartans who have to fight an army of 1 million warriors from all over the world.… Expand

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imthenoobJan 2, 2013

Butler performs strongly in this adaptation of the graphic novel by Frank Miller. He's the perfect lead for it and Synder did a phenomenal job directing it as well. It's a unique and original action film that keeps you entertained from startButler performs strongly in this adaptation of the graphic novel by Frank Miller. He's the perfect lead for it and Synder did a phenomenal job directing it as well. It's a unique and original action film that keeps you entertained from start to finish.… Expand

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RobwinzJun 28, 2020

The battles throughout this movie are very bloody and there's some amazing fight scenes not going to lie.

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Gibbo5885Mar 4, 2020

Great watch it ever time I can. Goodbfrom start to end the fightong is artistic

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ty92Feb 12, 2020

Epic movie with awesome fight scenes and good story. I love it! Such a great movie.

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savvas1967Feb 12, 2020

Jesus !!! this movie is an adaptation from a comic book ,it is supposed to be LIKE THAT !!! IT IS NOT A DOCUMENTED FILM about THERMOPYLAI and the battle !!! But almost all the historical facts are true ,probably all
of them ,Even the punchJesus !!! this movie is an adaptation from a comic book ,it is supposed to be LIKE THAT !!! IT IS NOT A DOCUMENTED FILM about THERMOPYLAI and the battle !!! But almost all the historical facts are true ,probably all
of them ,Even the punch lines from queen GORGO are true , EXCELLENT !!!… Expand

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MoAliNov 14, 2019

Did not tell the true story! Too much exaggeration and fantasy. The movie is kinda predictable and boring!!

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TyranianApr 7, 2019

In many ways could have been better with better dialogue but still visually epic and Butler makes an awesome Spartan.

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harvdog03Oct 30, 2018

Over the top dialogue and great action sequences makes for a great movie. Also just the look of the film was awesome.

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ErikTheCriticSep 29, 2018

Spectacularly intriguing and breathtaking. Sure, it's preposterous, and at times has an excessive amount of slow-motions, but there is plenty to be enjoyed from "300".

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brijeshkamaniAug 26, 2018

vosm epic movie ever , best war movies never seen before.. how brave soldier really great movie...

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The3AcademySinsJul 31, 2018

300 is an action classic and an iconic film by director Zack Snyder. The Spartan references and culture as it is portrayed in this movie have become ingrained in the pop culture history of America, and the film is a lot of fun too! Definitely300 is an action classic and an iconic film by director Zack Snyder. The Spartan references and culture as it is portrayed in this movie have become ingrained in the pop culture history of America, and the film is a lot of fun too! Definitely worth a watch if you have not seen it.… Expand

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gzayas91Jul 22, 2018

Snyder's awesome film, this is much like comic book. It totally works as a romantisize film. This is one hos his best. Love it.

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SrPepeJul 8, 2018

Muy buena con escenas de acción increíbles, esta filmada un poco rara pero pega con el entorno.

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TheQuietGamerMar 8, 2018

A testosterone and blood fueled romp that stands as the best example of Zack Snyder's penchant for spectacular visuals and exciting action sequences. The movie is at it's best on the battlefield where the brutality, memorable one-liners, andA testosterone and blood fueled romp that stands as the best example of Zack Snyder's penchant for spectacular visuals and exciting action sequences. The movie is at it's best on the battlefield where the brutality, memorable one-liners, and sexy bodies are allowed to shine. These Spartans don't stand as tall when the slaughter gives way to the story. The narrative is simply not very interesting. This is due to how faithfully it adapts the source material. Frank Miller's graphic novel is simplistic, but entertaining because of the violence and art style. Almost every scene comes directly from one of the comic's panels. So the lackluster plot is no the often criticized director's fault. If anything, Snyder's role as one of the screenplay's co-writers is of benefit to the film. The original subplot where Queen Gorgo struggles to win over support from the Spartan Council is actually quite good. Of course this is also helped by Lena Headey's strong performance.

Considering how the movie suffers from the same flaws of the work on which it is based while simultaneously captures it's strengths, this might just be the most faithful adaptation ever created. 300 would rather flex it's physical muscles as opposed to it's intellectual ones, leaving most of it's brains to be smashed under Spartan heels. Yet the stylish action scenes (complete with cool slow-mo kills) and grand masculinity on display allow for plenty of barbaric thrills. The remarkably physicality on display alone make the blood spilt much more viscerally entertaining. Plus it almost made me like Gerard Butler. It's a big, dumb action movie, but it's depiction of war is spectacular and grand. As a result it's able to win you over with it's gory conflicts, hyper-stylized world, and somewhat bizarre fantasy elements. You'll just wish there was a little more going on with the story and characters.

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JamesIrish68Aug 7, 2014

I cannot find any fault with this movie..everything is perfect..The music score..The CGI...The actors..The story line...all excellent..Its going to go down as a classic and unfortunately for Gerald Butler..the high point of his actingI cannot find any fault with this movie..everything is perfect..The music score..The CGI...The actors..The story line...all excellent..Its going to go down as a classic and unfortunately for Gerald Butler..the high point of his acting career.
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FilipeNetoFeb 13, 2018

Blood and testosterone.

This film is the adaptation of a graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, and also the story of Leonidas and three hundred Spartan soldiers who fought at the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC). As we all know, theBlood and testosterone.

This film is the adaptation of a graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, and also the story of Leonidas and three hundred Spartan soldiers who fought at the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC). As we all know, the battle ended with the defeat of Spartans, but with major casualties in the Persian army, which was important to raise the morale of the Greeks for the following matches (Salamis and Plataea). Directed by Zack Snyder (who also wrote the screenplay with Kurt Johnstad and Michael Gordon), this movie features Gerard Butler in the lead role, Leonidas.

This film is not an epic similar to others we know: this movie is an hard-rock epic with a teen spirit, biceps and testosterone. This film is like a wrestler full of anabolic steroids and drenched in marijuana. The picture is ugly, brownish, blood is what matters to show, not the story. The costumes are clearly invention based on the graphic novel that, unfortunately, is in the film origin. The protagonist, Leonidas, is a beast full of blood-lust who Buttler lends undeserved talent. The villain, the Persian emperor Xerxes, is a devilish and effeminate creature covered in gold and mounted on a golden wedding cake, to which called the Brazilian Rodrigo Santoro (perhaps by any actor in Hollywood have allowed himself to pay similar humiliation?). Anyway ... this movie was a way to Hollywood please a teenage audience endowed with the sensitivity of a boxing glove and hungry for pure-hard action.… Expand

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TheRussianatorJan 25, 2018

300, directed by Zack Snyder, is a very fun film, that doesn't need a great, twisted plot to be fun. What the movie aimed for,(Revolutionary at the time slow motion/speed up fighting filming), it achieved. By the way, this might be one of the300, directed by Zack Snyder, is a very fun film, that doesn't need a great, twisted plot to be fun. What the movie aimed for,(Revolutionary at the time slow motion/speed up fighting filming), it achieved. By the way, this might be one of the best performances from Gerard Butler… Expand

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DEEPVALLEYJan 17, 2018

300 tells the story of the 300 Spartans who defended their homes against the Persian army. The movie is a phenomenal action packed story that sticks pretty close to the actual events. The movie is done in a style similar to a graphic novel300 tells the story of the 300 Spartans who defended their homes against the Persian army. The movie is a phenomenal action packed story that sticks pretty close to the actual events. The movie is done in a style similar to a graphic novel which adds high contrast and beautiful slow motion scenes. Overall, the movie is incredibly entertaining and tells a fascinating story.… Expand

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WalterKovacsDec 26, 2017

Despite the film being a complete fantasy film with absolute over-the-top action, it is done so with precision. There are many scenes given to character development and defining what their motivations are. You either love the film or hate it.Despite the film being a complete fantasy film with absolute over-the-top action, it is done so with precision. There are many scenes given to character development and defining what their motivations are. You either love the film or hate it. The performances and storytelling in the film are what make it an instant classic. Each segment of the scene has a slow and steady build toward a climactic end. A must see for fans of the genre but also for movie lovers.… Expand

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spacebear1Dec 8, 2017

Zack Snyder's 300 is, honestly, a decent film. I really don't like it as much as most people. I do like Gerard Butler's Leonidas and all the action sequences and the stylistic action, but that's about it.

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eriflynnNov 20, 2017

Snyder is complicated. Some kind of movies do it very well, but others just don't work. This movie is a combination of the two types of movies what he made. A very simple plot, very simple characters, very simple enemies, but, theSnyder is complicated. Some kind of movies do it very well, but others just don't work. This movie is a combination of the two types of movies what he made. A very simple plot, very simple characters, very simple enemies, but, the photography, the action, the combat, was really magnificent, if you wanna see this movie for the plot just run away, but if you wanna see action and slow motion, this is your movie.… Expand

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BroyaxSep 30, 2017

300 n'est pas un péplum, c'est une création baroque hallucinée à la direction artistique très originale qui affiche souvent son mauvais goût avec un aplomb sidérant, en témoignent par exemple ses couleurs de science-fiction tout droit sorties300 n'est pas un péplum, c'est une création baroque hallucinée à la direction artistique très originale qui affiche souvent son mauvais goût avec un aplomb sidérant, en témoignent par exemple ses couleurs de science-fiction tout droit sorties d'une bande dessinée criarde, ses filtres abusés (jaunes surtout) et son sang noir en images de synthèse. D'autres couleurs sont désaturées presque totalement, uniquement pour faire ressortir les capes écarlates des guerriers de Sparte !

Une esthétique à nulle autre pareille, c'est certain, que l'on peut adorer ou abhorrer ! Les effets spéciaux sont saisissants en tout cas et au service d'une mise en scène très maîtrisée, alternant ralentis et accélérations, rotations et panoramiques autour des combats singulièrement furieux et indéniablement spectaculaires. Une façon de filmer très efficace qui permet de restituer avec clarté les batailles a contrario de bien d'autres films du genre trop souvent confus et montés n'importe comment.

Nos Spartiates se battent comme des enragés, ont des abdos en béton et poussent leurs cris de guerre (montre-moi ta gueule de guerrier) et de rage (encore) et laissent éclater leur fureur contre l'ennemi, un ennemi assurément très baroque lui aussi... Les Perses aiment en effet les breloques bling-bling (le boss est un basketeur) et leur armée compte une espèce d'orque géant ainsi que des unités de zombies sous leurs masques de fantômes chinois ; d'autres combattants et la suite personnelle de Xerxès comptent d'ailleurs plus de "monstres" que d'hommes... Ils balancent tout ce qu'ils ont sous la main, y compris un rhino super vénère et des éléphants défoncés au crack : c'est pour vous dire qu'on nage ici en plein délire psychédélique... Ils tirent aussi des mégachiées de flèches parce qu'ils sont un putain de milliard (en fait) contre 300 Spartiates toutes dents blanches dehors, toujours en train d'hurler (la rage toujours).

Tout cela, c'est pour vous dire que Léonidas, ce n'est pas les chocolats, c'est surtout de la rage. D'ailleurs, même sa femme, restée à la maison, est atteinte et lorsqu'elle ne montre pas du téton, elle peut aussi bien vous tuer (Lena Headey est excellente).

On l'a compris, Gerard Butler est habité par le rôle (oui, c'est lui Léonidas) et serre les dents comme pour une pub dentifrice et aussi parce qu'il est ultra vénère. Tous ses potes sont aussi trop vénères leur mère avec Fassbender en cheveux longs par exemple mais pas que, car le moindre petit rôle a été mordu, y compris le lyrique historien de la troupe dont la voix off nous conte l'épopée de sang et de fureur.

Tout cela n'est pas très sérieux mais aussi impressionant et efficace que des coups de massue géante dans la face : on en revient pas. Du coup (!), on s'impatiente lorsque le film est trop calme et balance un peu de parlote de temps en temps : on s'habitue vite à la fureur et la rage... ah je crois que nous avons été mordu nous aussi. Finalement !… Expand

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CineAutoctonoSep 16, 2017

"300" was a good movie, the photography was spectacular, the performances were good, and the story was good too, this is one of the popular films that influenced the year of its release and in the following years, a good movie.

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FadeBlackJul 14, 2017

A movie that bleeds bravery and honor if there ever was one. A tale that may not be everyone, but it is for the finest of the finest. Almost a poem in cinematic form of a battle the centuries will continue to remember. Every last EasternA movie that bleeds bravery and honor if there ever was one. A tale that may not be everyone, but it is for the finest of the finest. Almost a poem in cinematic form of a battle the centuries will continue to remember. Every last Eastern European alive, our heart beats a little faster when watching this film. Because it a tale of sacrifice that runs deep throughout our histories.… Expand

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Aloxb3Jul 3, 2017

Tipico "filme de macho"! É peito, bunda, criança sendo espanca com o consentimento dos pais, etc... Definitivamente não é um filme profundo e muito menos de acordo com a realidade. Um excelente "Sessão da Tarde".

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fracko333Mar 18, 2017

A visual feast of violence, '300' is a fictional retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae within the Persian Wars and an adaptation of the comic series by Frank Miller (Sin City). Aside from the stylized fight scenes and the films high-energy,A visual feast of violence, '300' is a fictional retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae within the Persian Wars and an adaptation of the comic series by Frank Miller (Sin City). Aside from the stylized fight scenes and the films high-energy, there is very little else this film has to offer. The characters are one-dimensional, their dialogue uninspired and the film has hardly any substance.… Expand

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MindtricksMar 13, 2017

Una buena adaptación de la novela gráfica de FRANK MILLER 300, que Snyder pudo llevarla a la pantalla grande con éxito, recomendable si te llama la atención verla

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qamasterMar 7, 2017

This is not a film, but a propaganda clip or commercial. for what all the pathos of speech and posture? Yes, the visual part of the film is beautiful, but the content and dramatic part is zero.

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ThisIsSparta666Jan 8, 2017

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sjultiDec 7, 2016

This is such a classic film everything about it is perfect the fight scenes are the best I've ever seen in a film it has one of the most badass protagonist Leonidas and the story is so good and the ending is shocking, this is a masterpiece.

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DaveMoNov 3, 2016

Worth watching if streaming online. I liked the art style and there was some clever combat. There was just too much for it to remain compelling. Most characters were incredibly cheesy, especially the Spartan King and all his yelling. MostWorth watching if streaming online. I liked the art style and there was some clever combat. There was just too much for it to remain compelling. Most characters were incredibly cheesy, especially the Spartan King and all his yelling. Most yelling lines were embarrassing to watch. When that many actors seem inept, it means poor directing.… Expand

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aadityamudharApr 18, 2016

The critics got it right on this one. The story-telling, and, more specifically, acting and script is laughable in this one. Though the super saturated look is interesting, the repetitive environments and cinematography grows monotonousThe critics got it right on this one. The story-telling, and, more specifically, acting and script is laughable in this one. Though the super saturated look is interesting, the repetitive environments and cinematography grows monotonous awfully fast. Call it campy, but the lack of humour, and expectance on the viewer to care about the characters puts this movie in the mediocre area. That said watching this movie is fun, if only for the gratuitous violence and even the corn helps make it a funny video to watch with friends. But, its insistance on taking itself seriously is its downfall, and keeps it from being a "so bad its good" movie. See it for brainless entertainment, but don't expect more.… Expand

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Giantmonkey101Apr 14, 2016

Awesome movie one of the best movies of the year for 2007. Zack Synders best movie by a long shot no contest. Never bored awesome fight sequences, great movie!

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MovieMasterEddyApr 6, 2016

“300” is about as violent as “Apocalypto” and twice as stupid. Adapted from a graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, it offers up a bombastic spectacle of honor and betrayal, rendered in images that might have been airbrushed onto a“300” is about as violent as “Apocalypto” and twice as stupid. Adapted from a graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, it offers up a bombastic spectacle of honor and betrayal, rendered in images that might have been airbrushed onto a customized van sometime in the late 1970s. The basic story is a good deal older. It’s all about the ancient Battle of Thermopylae, which unfolded at a narrow pass on the coast of Greece whose name translates as Hot Gates.

Hot Gates, indeed! Devotees of the pectoral, deltoid and other fine muscle groups will find much to savor as King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) leads 300 prime Spartan porterhouses into battle against Persian forces commanded by Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro), a decadent self-proclaimed deity who wants, as all good movie villains do, to rule the world.

The Persians, pioneers in the art of facial piercing, have vastly greater numbers — including ninjas, dervishes, elephants, a charging rhino and an angry bald giant — but the Spartans clearly have superior health clubs and electrolysis facilities. They also hew to a warrior ethic of valor and freedom that makes them, despite their gleeful appetite for killing, the good guys in this tale. (It may be worth pointing out that unlike their mostly black and brown foes, the Spartans and their fellow Greeks are white.)

But not all the Spartans back in Sparta support their king on his mission. A gaggle of sickly, corrupt priests, bought off by the Persians, consult an oracular exotic dancer whose topless gyrations lead to a warning against going to war. And the local council is full of appeasers and traitors, chief among them a sardonic, shifty-eyed smoothy named Theron (Dominic West, known to fans of “The Wire” as the irrepressible McNulty).

Too cowardly to challenge Leonidas man to man, he fixes his attention on Queen Gorgo (Lena Headey), a loyal wife and Spartan patriot who fights the good fight on the home front. Gorgo understands her husband’s noble purpose, the higher cause for which he is willing to sacrifice his life. “Come home with your shield or on it,” she tells him as he heads off into battle after a night of somber marital whoopee. Later she observes that “freedom is not free.”

Another movie — Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s “Team America,” whose wooden puppets were more compelling actors than most of the cast of “300” — calculated the cost at $1.05. I would happily pay a nickel less, in quarters or arcade tokens, for a vigorous 10-minute session with the video game that “300” aspires to become. Its digitally tricked-up color scheme, while impressive at times, is hard to tolerate for nearly two hours (true masochists can seek out the Imax version), and the hectic battle scenes would be much more exciting in the first person. I want to chop up some Persians too!

There are a few combat sequences that achieve a grim, brutal grandeur, notably an early engagement in which the Spartans, hunkered behind their shields, push back against a Persian line, forcing enemy soldiers off a cliff into the water. The big idea, spelled out over and over in voice-over and dialogue in case the action is too subtle, is that the free, manly men of Sparta fight harder and more valiantly than the enslaved masses under Xerxes’ command. Allegory hunters will find some gristly morsels of topicality tossed in their direction, but you can find many of the same themes, conveyed with more nuance and irony, in a Pokémon cartoon.

Zack Snyder’s first film, a remake of George Romero’s “Dawn of the Dead,” showed wit as well as technical dexterity. While some of that filmmaking acumen is evident here, the script for “300,” which he wrote with Kurt Johnstad and Michael B. Gordon, is weighed down by the lumbering portentousness of the original book, whose arresting images are themselves undermined by the kind of pomposity that frequently mistakes itself for genius.

In time, “300” may find its cultural niche as an object of camp derision, like the sword-and-sandals epics of an earlier, pre-computer-generated-imagery age. At present, though, its muscle-bound, grunting self-seriousness is more tiresome than entertaining. Go tell the Spartans, whoever they are, to stay home and watch wrestling.… Expand

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TheFilmDoctorMar 22, 2016

Whatever else 300 may be, it is destined to become beloved for a group of devotees. The size of that group will determine whether it achieves mainstream acceptance or attains cult status. Distilled to its essence, this is a graphic novel comeWhatever else 300 may be, it is destined to become beloved for a group of devotees. The size of that group will determine whether it achieves mainstream acceptance or attains cult status. Distilled to its essence, this is a graphic novel come to life - one of those rare instances in which filmmakers seek not merely to adapt a comic book but to interpret it for the screen. Both approaches are valid and have their strengths, but 300 would not be the experience it is had it not clung to the hyper-reality of the images of Frank Miller's graphic novel. From a visual standpoint, 300 (like Sin City before it) exists at a vertex where comic books and motion pictures intersect.

At its most basic, 300 is a retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae, which took place in 480 B.C. Although the particulars are clouded in legend, the facts are not in dispute: an inferior number of Spartan soldiers (generally accepted to be 300) under the command of King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) held out against a vastly superior Persian force (estimated to be anywhere between 200,000 and 2,000,000) led by King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro). Although the Spartans did not win the battle, they dealt serious losses to the Persians which contributed to the defeat of Xerxes' forces a year later at the Battle of Plataea. For 300, director Zack Snyder, staying true to the graphic novel, emphasizes the mythology of the battle rather than seeking historical accuracy. The resulting texture is more like that of the Battle of Helms Deep in The Two Towers than something one might assume to be a closer kin, like the war scenes in Troy.

300 is about heroism in the face of insurmountable odds. It is a masterpiece of images, style, and testosterone. An ode to masculinity and machismo, it captivates the eye and gets the blood pumping. It is heroic spectacle at its finest. Expectedly, the movie lacks subtlety and ignores things like characterization. The few characters we come to know are types: The Great Warrior-King, The Strong Wife, The Treacherous Betrayer, The Dark Enemy. It should be acknowledged, however, that the thrust of the movie leaves little room for three-dimensional protagonists, and that's not what viewers are looking for anyway. They get what they come for: a rousing action/adventure tale that, once it gets rolling, rarely takes time to catch its breath. Knowing the fate of the Spartans doesn't diminish the bloody exhilaration of getting there.

Snyder has dug deep into his bag of tricks in order to make 300 into what it is. His approach is not unlike that of Sin City and Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow in that he uses color desaturation and blue screen background work to craft the film's otherworldly look. The film could just as easily be taking place in Middle Earth as in ancient Greece. The men are buff beyond belief, with bulging biceps and chiseled chests. The women (or at least the only woman that matters) are voluptuous. There are bare butts (from men) and unclothed breasts (from men and women). It's a cornucopia of flesh. The film also revels in gore, although not to the extent one might suppose. There are decapitations and splashes of blood, but nothing happens that could be described as especially shocking, gruesome, or gut-wrenching. The images recall not only the panels of Frank Miller from the graphic novel but the paintings of another Frank - Frank Frazetta, the fantasy illustrator who gained popularity with swords-and-sorcery fans by illustrating the iconic covers of various Conan books during the 1960s and 1970s.

The cast is populated by character actors - an effective approach because it makes it easier to lose sight of the actors than might be the case if they were readily identifiable. Gerard Butler, who plays Leonidas, is no screen neophyte. He has starred in big budget productions like The Phantom of the Opera and Tomb Raider II. But his visage is unremarkable and that makes him clay in the filmmakers' hands. His performance is larger than life, full of passion and vigor - just what the director ordered. Lena Headey plays Leonidas' queen, a woman of equal strength and passion (although the performance is more restrained). Like Butler, she is often seen on the big screen but rarely recognized. The cast is rounded out with names like Dominic West, David Wenham (as the narrator, Dilios), Vincent Regan, and Rodrigo Santoro as Xerxes. All are believable in this setting; none is immediately recognizable.

The pitch Snyder (Dawn of the Dead) used to secure financing is that 300 would change the way "sword and sandal" movies were made and viewed. To an extent, he is correct: 300 is unlike any movie to have previously reached the screen. Its larger-than-life characters, frenetic action sequences, lush visuals, and unabashed embrace of the over-the-top nature of comic books makes it something to be enjoyed in a way that is normally reserved for summer blockbusters.… Expand

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MrMovieBuffFeb 19, 2016

Before director Zack Snyder was given the DC Cinematic Universe on a silver platter, one of the early films he made included '300'.

This is probably going to be a very unpopular opinion as it seems that while the critical reaction isBefore director Zack Snyder was given the DC Cinematic Universe on a silver platter, one of the early films he made included '300'.

This is probably going to be a very unpopular opinion as it seems that while the critical reaction is somewhat mixed, the audiences responded more positively and more effusive. Looks like I'm with the critics on this one.

The movie stars Gerard Butler as Leonidas, King of Sparta who leads 300 Spartans into battle against Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) who has an army of roughly 300,000 soldiers. The movie is very stylish in terms of how it wants to execute its story. Director Zack Snyder does make this visually lush, but unfortunately the story comes off as non-existent as one may find the epic use of slow-motion during the battle scenes more involving than the actual story and the characters. Did anybody care, or even shed a tear for any of the soldiers that died throughout battle?

That is the main problem...if you don't care for the characters or the story, why should the amazing special effects keep us entertained? This is shot beautifully, but, there just isn't enough focus on what matters the most. 4/10.… Expand

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SpangleFeb 18, 2016

300 is a badass, testosterone-fueled, behemoth of a film that rides on Zack Snyder's talent as a director while practically everything else falls flat. The action sequences are all very well done and well choreographed, Snyder also does a300 is a badass, testosterone-fueled, behemoth of a film that rides on Zack Snyder's talent as a director while practically everything else falls flat. The action sequences are all very well done and well choreographed, Snyder also does a great job capturing the comic book feel required for the film and makes an incredibly entertaining film to boot. The cinematography is alright, but comes second to the brilliant golden color scheme. I loved the entire look and feel of the film. The mythology also stands in the "pro" category. However, everything else is basically a con. The film is racist, homophobic, and potentially sexist. All whites are portrayed as the good guys. Non-whites, however, are cast as the Persians. The film plays on the events of present and is entirely anti-Arab as it paints them as stupid barbarians who want nothing more than to just kill people. Meanwhile, the Spartans are painted as strategic and wise warriors. There has to be some middle ground here, as the Spartans certainly are representative of the United States at times, especially in quotes from the film about how "freedom is not free" and about the discussions about going to war. It certainly seems to look down on those who oppose war, as well. The film calls the Athenians "boy lovers" as a snide remark and the leader of the Persians could certainly be interpreted as being gay. Finally, women are relegated to simply being sex dolls for the men and when one has the gall to speak to the senate, she is roundly ignored and called an adulterous whore (though she does kill the man who said it, but nobody seemed too bothered by it in the end). The writing is horrible and all of the characters are one-dimensional (and no, not being able to show emotion because of Spartan culture is not an excuse, nor is it another dimension to their personality). Characters are cardboard cutouts of one another and it is impossible to distinguish who is is who, aside from King Leonidas of course. The film, however, is a jackpot for gyms looking for inspirational quotes to hang on their walls. I am sure most gyms got a complete makeover in that department after this film was released. Finally, the Spartan costumes seem to be an attempt to attract female viewers. For their sake, let us hope that they did not see this one, because this strikes me as a film that only men will really enjoy due to the badass nature of it.

Though I was a touch harsh here, I was entertained by 300 and the "pros" do equal the "cons" for me. Entertainment is certainly a pro as well. Overall, 300 is not horrible, but could have been far better if its ideology was not so awful.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeJan 20, 2016

A bit uninteresting after the "THIS IS SPARTA!" meme which just showed up at the beginning which I kinda expected it to come at the ending though. Either way, 300 is still an enjoyable film and it's better than its sequel.

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victorvic0Jan 3, 2016

One one my favourite movies.
This is simply great, the film catch you from the first to the end.
I specially like the main actor Gerard Butler (Leonidas), i will remember for ever the dialogue between Leonidas an Jerjes after the fistOne one my favourite movies.
This is simply great, the film catch you from the first to the end.

I specially like the main actor Gerard Butler (Leonidas), i will remember for ever the dialogue between Leonidas an Jerjes after the fist battle. just see the film, i don't want to make any spoiler.… Expand

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csw12Nov 26, 2015

300 brings with it a new style of film making and i am a fan. The story and acting isn't anything new but the battle scenes at the end are some of the best since Lord of the Rings.

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chwNov 14, 2015

300 was very stylish. It had mediocre acting, but it had very good battle scenes, a pretty good story, and was very faithful to the original work by Frank Miller.

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DesdicadoJul 7, 2015

My favourite film of all time, looks like a beautiful canvas painting, some great acting, Gerry Butler, David Wenham, Lena Hedley, Awesome one liners, "fight in the shade", "Come and get them!" The Spartans were known for being laconic.My favourite film of all time, looks like a beautiful canvas painting, some great acting, Gerry Butler, David Wenham, Lena Hedley, Awesome one liners, "fight in the shade", "Come and get them!" The Spartans were known for being laconic.
Lovely fight scenes, loved the historical detail of the phalanx. I've watched it again and a gain, a great workout motivator too.… Expand

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HazaRDReborNMay 1, 2015

It is based on a graphic novel which is based on historical events.

Having that said, the film was perfect. Did it change certain events around? Indeed it did. Leonidas did not die last. Did it however keep the basics the same? Indeed itIt is based on a graphic novel which is based on historical events.

Having that said, the film was perfect. Did it change certain events around? Indeed it did. Leonidas did not die last. Did it however keep the basics the same? Indeed it did. Even to the last man when the Spartans were surrounded, the Persians dared not close in on them and they killed them with arrows.

Some are claiming it was racist, showing Persians and Asians as skinny and what not. Derp. Have you seen Asians today? But apart from that, have any of you even bothered to look at the film? What skinny men? The Persian army looked like normal fighters, they simply had crappy equipment which is exactly one of the main problems their army had historically.

So the barbarians with the lash were skinny? Herpa derpa dooo...

Were the Spartans depicted more mucho? Yes. Why? Because they were. The only racism I tend to see is people hating on Hellenism because they are jealous and not wanting to face the facts. A Spartan shield, held by ONE spartan alone, is that heavy it needs three average men of our time to hold it up today...

Not to mention that the Spartans, as most ancient civilizations back then, were rather short. How do you think they would look? o.O

Back to the film. The story in itself historically does not have such a wide range of events and story elements to go on, so the fact that it had as much as it did in this take from Frank Miller and Zack Snyder is more than great. It is awesome.

The notions of a united Greece, of rising up against Mysticism and Tyranny, of freedom, all important elements that are after all the most important things to fight for and such war films are great for simply depicting such elements. And they did.

The story is simple, 300 Spartans block the Persian march for 3-4 days until the rest of Greece gets ready to defend. That is it. And that is what they showed.

Extra kudos for also ending it in the phrase that is actually written on the statue of Leonidas at Thermopylae today. Extra props for the "return with your shield or on it" that every Spartan wife told to their husband before war. Extra props for the famous "we will fight in the shade" mocking phrase the Spartans gave the Persians. And of-course the "come and get them", the phrase that history has never forgotten.

Despite the comic approach and some extremities shown, like undead warriors for the Immortals, or a more twisted take on Efialtes, the film included the most important things that no film based on Leonidas and his brave 300 should ever forget to include.

And, with Zack Snyder behind the chair of the action, we get the best ever to date action film in Ancient Greece, especially for it's time (2007).

10/10... Ten.... out of TEN!
Very much deserved. The haters can dig themselves a hole and crawl into it. Yes we get it, many of you are still jealous over Hellenism, thus depicting evident racism in your comments, then turn around and call events that happened a certain way in history as "racist" to even show of such events. Nice try.

But showing Russians as criminals all the time and Arabs as evil is not racist is it? Derp.

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moviemayhemApr 28, 2015

From the moment the emphatic opening narration begins, 300 is full of exclamation points. Admittedly, it's worthy of them—the story of the Battle of Thermopylae, where 300 Spartans and a sparse group of allies held the line against a vastFrom the moment the emphatic opening narration begins, 300 is full of exclamation points. Admittedly, it's worthy of them—the story of the Battle of Thermopylae, where 300 Spartans and a sparse group of allies held the line against a vast army for several crucial days, lends itself to fabulist hyperbole, especially in the hands of Sin City writer-artist Frank Miller. Still, it's hard to maintain a straight face through dialogue that all seems to be delivered through a megaphone, and orchestral surges that seem to want to grab viewers and shake them to attention. Director Zach Snyder (2004's Dawn Of The Dead remake) put a great deal of effort into making 300 look like Miller's graphic-novel version of the story, which is to say, into making it so relentlessly artificial that it's hard to tell where the actors' bodies end and the CGI begins. But did every other aspect of the film have to be just as synthetic?

Gerard Butler (the Phantom from 2004's similarly histrionic The Phantom Of The Opera) stars as King Leonidas, the steadfast ruler determined not to let Sparta fall to Xerxes' invading Persians, in spite of the best efforts of corrupt priests and wily politicians. Throwing Xerxes' envoys down a well ("This is blasphemy! This is madness!" "THIS! IS! SPARTA!"), he takes his hand-picked 300 off to seemingly certain death, but lesser men can't stand up to their well-honed force. The slaughter that follows is as overblown, calculated, spectacle-driven, and just plain beautiful as any good wu xia film, but it's also tediously leaden, as lines like "Only the hard and strong may call themselves Spartans! Only the hard! Only the strong!" thud clumsily into place amid endless dramatic zooms, slow-motion beheadings, and stylized gouts of animated blood.

It's obvious Snyder is trying for Miller's specific brand of comic-book surrealism, but he achieves it so well that the whole film looks as though it could have been shot on a single 5-foot-square sound stage, and eventually, amid all the beefcake, windswept capes, and gore, the question of what percentage of any given shot wasn't manufactured wholesale inside a computer becomes more interesting than the question of whether the Persians' latest sally will succeed. Part of the fascination of the Thermopylae story is that it really happened, and it helped define real heroism. There's nothing remotely like reality to be had in this film.… Expand

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shabahangApr 22, 2015

**** just a big Lie full of violence and brutality between two nations were famous for their Knowledge and Civilization
by watching this film, I feel shame to b human

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drlowdonOct 30, 2014

Inspired by a true story, 300, tells the story of King Leonadis who, bound by honour, leads his 300 man Spartan army against the seemingly endless Persian Horde attacking his homeland.

As with Sin City the movie remains faithful to FrankInspired by a true story, 300, tells the story of King Leonadis who, bound by honour, leads his 300 man Spartan army against the seemingly endless Persian Horde attacking his homeland.

As with Sin City the movie remains faithful to Frank Millers graphic novel providing a truly fantastic spectacle as the Spartans face up to the unknown. The simple plot plays in the movies favour by allowing the focus to remain largely on the battle itself which is brilliantly directed and as good, if not better, than anything else in cinema history. As the movie progresses it is difficult not to side with Leonadis as they continue to fight against insurmountable odds and the two hours will simply fly by.

A true milestone for visuals in cinema that has still yet to be bettered.… Expand

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ZuqolynOct 4, 2014

It was cheesy, but enjoyable. Actions scenes were decent, and other than that there's nothing that stands out, really. I guess it's worth to watch it for Lena Headey.

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lukechristianscSep 16, 2014

its films like Percy Jackson , Hunger Games that i hate because it is not worth seeing becuase no one cares about the creators opinion of the books setting , world finally that Zac Synder choose this comic Adaptation. Since 2005 Directorits films like Percy Jackson , Hunger Games that i hate because it is not worth seeing becuase no one cares about the creators opinion of the books setting , world finally that Zac Synder choose this comic Adaptation. Since 2005 Director Robert Rodriguez adapted the best 90's comic book and which Frank Miller's Sin City
became of one the best action films in history then one year ahead 2006 Director Zac Synder adapts 300 to screen. 300 is wild crazy action frank miller movie with great actors. the screenplay was like a world you can live a great at the movies. Grade A+… Expand

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DenisManuSep 5, 2014

300 gives you the battle of Thermopylae in 480 B.C., with King Leonidas of the Spartans battling against thousands of Persians to defeat Xerxes.300 is a great graphic novel adaptation filled with blood and gore, cool actual spartan fighting300 gives you the battle of Thermopylae in 480 B.C., with King Leonidas of the Spartans battling against thousands of Persians to defeat Xerxes.300 is a great graphic novel adaptation filled with blood and gore, cool actual spartan fighting techniques, lots and lots of slow-mo, some yelling and general awesomeness.… Expand

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beingryanjudeSep 2, 2014

Despite storytelling promise, the choice of visualization over matter lead to the fall of this take on Sparta. Even the would-be-epic battle sequences are weakened by the direction.

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HISHEhebJul 8, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Greek Mythology movie ever, you are an **** if you can't see this. It's so EPIC. all the Battle scenes was really awesome. the movie was really good and if you love good movies, watch it… Expand

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KovacsBowmanJun 15, 2014

Now it is safe to say that I am not a huge fan of heavy CGI based films and the 300 fits into this category perfectly. With this in mind I was not sure I would get on too well with this film.

However, the stylised CGI in 300 moulds veryNow it is safe to say that I am not a huge fan of heavy CGI based films and the 300 fits into this category perfectly. With this in mind I was not sure I would get on too well with this film.

However, the stylised CGI in 300 moulds very well with the character design. Rather than the film feeling like they have simply pasted live actors into a CGI background, they blend perfectly. The resulting effect adds greatly to the film making it enjoyable to watch.

The story is also quite compelling, with strong character backgrounds. So this is not simply a shallow "hack fest", although having said that there is plenty of gory scenes to keep the lads happy. Not one for sitting down with the wife and a bottle of wine though!

All in all 300 is a very well produced film with quality CGI and for the most part good acting. Worth a rent for a lads night.… Expand

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BrettTJun 8, 2014

Zack Snyder's 300 is a visual masterpiece, with amazing special effects and lighting. However, there are a few problems. The historical accuracy in the film is horrible, but the fight scenes are brilliant. If you are a fan of gory actionZack Snyder's 300 is a visual masterpiece, with amazing special effects and lighting. However, there are a few problems. The historical accuracy in the film is horrible, but the fight scenes are brilliant. If you are a fan of gory action films, then this is your films. If you love historical events exactly the way they happened, you may wish to avoid this.… Expand

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Honest-reviewsJun 8, 2014

Incredibly overrated non-movie. NOTHING in the movie is realistic and the whole movie is basically one over-drawn battle with ridiculous special affects and awful storyline. Would recommend avoiding, however it does have a large fan base andIncredibly overrated non-movie. NOTHING in the movie is realistic and the whole movie is basically one over-drawn battle with ridiculous special affects and awful storyline. Would recommend avoiding, however it does have a large fan base and so surprisingly you may enjoy it. I thought it was awful.… Expand

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Meth-dudeMay 3, 2014

300 was not a movie that i would watch by myself but some friends recommend it for me and i was not disappointed at all.There is a lot of action,the acting is really badass and graphics are unbelievable,but there is one point i didn't like300 was not a movie that i would watch by myself but some friends recommend it for me and i was not disappointed at all.There is a lot of action,the acting is really badass and graphics are unbelievable,but there is one point i didn't like from Zack Snyder's 300,and this is the CGI flood.… Expand

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ns0lApr 27, 2014

I can't stand seeing such a great movie project fails that way. I believe it's stupid to try and make that kind of movies in a matchbox and expect to succeed. Gerard Butler made his best performance in this movie but unfortunately he was unlucky.

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SchinmanApr 11, 2014

I thoroughly enjoyed watching 300. The vivid imagery created especially in the battle scenes was excellent. The best part is that it was presented as a story that once it was finished it showed what was to happen, leaving it open for the newI thoroughly enjoyed watching 300. The vivid imagery created especially in the battle scenes was excellent. The best part is that it was presented as a story that once it was finished it showed what was to happen, leaving it open for the new sequel. However like all movies based on mythology it over exaggerated the main characters and skewed the story. All in all it was a good film and I would, and shall, watch it again.… Expand

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TimeflowsApr 5, 2014

It's a really great movie for those who are in love with action, and by action I mean fighting, killing, slow-mo intense moments and especially the fighting, and slow-mo. For those who don't like the fighting and the blood and gore don't watch.

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FilmVirtueMar 12, 2014

300 is one epic battle movie for fans of Violence and epic pep talks by our man Leonidas. Based of the Graphic novels by Frank Miller 300 is just as great or almost just as great as the book itself.

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TheApplegnomeMar 2, 2014

300 is an interesting movie, but it contain weird, boring and slow scenes which made it boring, not to mention the irritating yellowish environment. The story in 300 is okay, and I really enjoyed the fighting, because it was so cool. The300 is an interesting movie, but it contain weird, boring and slow scenes which made it boring, not to mention the irritating yellowish environment. The story in 300 is okay, and I really enjoyed the fighting, because it was so cool. The music in this movie is great, the actors are awesome and I really liked the ending, compared to the awful opening scene. The beginning was also to slow, and it continued to have a low tempo through the first part of the movie.
Generally is 300 an okay movie, but there was nothing unique or spectacular in this movie, and it felt boring at several occasions.

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PHJFeb 25, 2014

The first 300 from Zack Snyder is revolutionary in all aspect, Zack Snyder allways make movies with great special effects, but 300 has a history and follows it weel, isn't the real Spartan History obviously, but it's ok. The weak points isThe first 300 from Zack Snyder is revolutionary in all aspect, Zack Snyder allways make movies with great special effects, but 300 has a history and follows it weel, isn't the real Spartan History obviously, but it's ok. The weak points is that sometimes 300 is basically action above action, witch moves away the movie from the history. A good 80 movie.… Expand

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leonardarkFeb 15, 2014

300 es un espectáculo visual, super entretenida y un pelotazo de adrenalina. Muy buena película, la historia es ÉPICA, la historia detrás de la reina todo es genial, Zack Snyder un genio como siempre.

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BlackAlienFeb 13, 2014

Epic movie. Totally epic and insane, with beautiful messages like don't be a coward and fight for your desires, this film has some problems with preconception, because they show the persians like barbarians, but ok, this movie is more than just it.

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Iky009Jan 3, 2014

O filme não todo ruim porém o Chroma Key absurdamente mal usado, a história incoerente os personagens são fracos, o efeitos visuais não grande coisa e a direção de arte ruim demais.

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leosteelDec 12, 2013

Tremenda película por dios, Zack Snyder se lucio a partir acá. Que se puede decir, es espectacular emocionante, es casi la misma sensación que cuando vi Man Of Steel, sabiendo tambien que ambas causaron algo de polémica, 300 en aquellos añosTremenda película por dios, Zack Snyder se lucio a partir acá. Que se puede decir, es espectacular emocionante, es casi la misma sensación que cuando vi Man Of Steel, sabiendo tambien que ambas causaron algo de polémica, 300 en aquellos años y ahora con MOS, y bueno sin palabras, terriblemente buena 300.… Expand

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camo1989Dec 12, 2013

A lot of exaggerated CGI gore and arguably unnecessary nudity. Charlatans everywhere bias their opinions of this film on its inaccuracy but if the film is surprisingly faithful to Herodotus' account of the campaign. If you ask me it's a filmA lot of exaggerated CGI gore and arguably unnecessary nudity. Charlatans everywhere bias their opinions of this film on its inaccuracy but if the film is surprisingly faithful to Herodotus' account of the campaign. If you ask me it's a film well worth watching, as a teenager it was my favourite of all films… Expand

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skippylikenoDec 9, 2013

I think it's hilarious when people compare this film to the actual historical event. If you are doing so, you clearly didn't watch the movie, probably due to you overbearing, murky and obnoxious hubris clouding your field of vision andI think it's hilarious when people compare this film to the actual historical event. If you are doing so, you clearly didn't watch the movie, probably due to you overbearing, murky and obnoxious hubris clouding your field of vision and attention span. The story isn't supposed to be accurate, it's a STORY being told by the one eyed soldier that was sent off for his storytelling skills. That's why he's narrating it, and that's why everything in the movie is exaggerated and over-the-top, because it was meant to inspire troops. Pay attention people. Anyway as a whole the movie is powerful, visually engaging, sticks to the source material while being innovative and fun, and even manages to get a tad bit emotional at parts. Worth a watch for comic book fans and film buffs both.… Expand

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cag11Nov 29, 2013

This is a quite cheesy thriller. The battle sequences are pretty good for the most part. If you want to watch this for the action and gore, then this movie is for you.

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RayzorMooseNov 13, 2013

300 marches to a subsequent victory.
300 uses its artistic style of story telling with its ancient concept, and creates a truly unique product unseen until now.

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DiangoSep 19, 2013

One of the most racist movies to come out of Hollywood. This movie can take its place among the infamous The Birth Of A Nation, and The Eternal Jew. Snyder admits to being a bigot towards Muslims and biased towards Middle East culture and history.

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earthearthSep 15, 2013

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