300
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: March 9, 2007
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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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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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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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SinderV.Apr 29, 2007
Saying it is pointless, retarded, completely trite and disgustingly absurd is an understatement. This movie truly has no redeeming qualities (as much as I have tried to find at least one). Well, the visuals are great - if your idea of Saying it is pointless, retarded, completely trite and disgustingly absurd is an understatement. This movie truly has no redeeming qualities (as much as I have tried to find at least one). Well, the visuals are great - if your idea of "great" is being entirely unimaginative and using two colors and a half for two hours. I find it hard to imagine anyone liking this movie. Yet so many folks do, which is actually depressing given how unsettlingly bad it is.… 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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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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AdamB.Apr 8, 2007
Sometimes, I feel like some people (mostly critics) are not truly watching the movie, but judging it by what they want it to be. It's not fair to the movie. "300" is a powerful, action-packed, and dramatic epic that's more violent Sometimes, I feel like some people (mostly critics) are not truly watching the movie, but judging it by what they want it to be. It's not fair to the movie. "300" is a powerful, action-packed, and dramatic epic that's more violent than "Kill Bill" and more invigorating than "The Matrix". It seems to wrap everything up into one fantastic film that would make any guy stand up and cheer. Movies this good don't come that often.… Expand
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BretG.May 14, 2007
Over the top action and fantastic imagery. This movie while not historically accurate (its not supposed to be) is top notch in delivering entertainment, isnt that what going to the movies is supposed to be all about?
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RD.May 28, 2007
Excellent movie with great visuals and lot of action. Gerard Butler is excellent in his performance! But there is lot of yelling!
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CaseyMMay 3, 2007
Calling 300 "unimaginative" is shy of calling any grayscale image "dull" purely because it has lack of colors. Unfortunately, 300 did its part of entertaining, although perhaps not in a sense where you may agree. Instead on average, users Calling 300 "unimaginative" is shy of calling any grayscale image "dull" purely because it has lack of colors. Unfortunately, 300 did its part of entertaining, although perhaps not in a sense where you may agree. Instead on average, users provide a negative bias review comparing to films of high quality yet completely out of genre. If you think this movie lacks creativity, please enlighten us on a decent comparison. The massive gore provides perspective, alongside a seamlessly bizarre visual world, and never in cinematographic history has this been created with such an outstanding outcome. The storyline has no historical values, but instead uses an uncommon time in history to give fiction a special touch of real when and where. Special effects have dubbed this movie worthwhile, as they werent used to create totally unrealistic or useless plot reliabilities. To sum it up: You can either look at it like a Mona Lisa almost-perfect imperfection, or keep to a narrow minded point of view.… Expand
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DerefeC.May 4, 2007
Good Movie...Oscar Worth Nomination -... the cinematogprahy is great, well directed film, interestin, though not a SUPERB plot. It's your money's worth and then some. It's very graphical but not intellectually quenching. V. Good Movie...Oscar Worth Nomination -... the cinematogprahy is great, well directed film, interestin, though not a SUPERB plot. It's your money's worth and then some. It's very graphical but not intellectually quenching. V. Good Movie For Sure !… Expand
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JamesW.May 8, 2007
300 in a nutshell: All graphics, no movie. Almost completely devoid of any amount of thought, coherence, or sense.
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BenB.May 8, 2007
This is how to make a blockbuster. While not as well thought out or paced like other graphic novel based films (Sin City and V for Vendetta come to mind), 300 succeeds at one thing quite admirably, and that's in it's utter lack of This is how to make a blockbuster. While not as well thought out or paced like other graphic novel based films (Sin City and V for Vendetta come to mind), 300 succeeds at one thing quite admirably, and that's in it's utter lack of effort to entertain. Constant visually stunning images produce near periodic gasps from the audience, creating a movie going experience unlike any this year. Just try to forget the image of the spear at the film's climax, arcing through the air towards the seemingly impentrable Xerses. Or the sight of huge lumbering elephants, falling off of a cliff into the churning waves. Or the end-all-be-all slow motion Spartan battles. All these and more come together to form an experience that dominates anything else out there at the moment.… Expand
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BillyM.Jun 10, 2007
This movie was awesome and it was exactly as it was supposed to be, an action packed war movie featuring large amounts of killing and blood.
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GaryM.Jun 22, 2007
Excellent move. Great fight scenes. Sure it bends the true historical story but it's a movie based on a graphic novel so what do you expect? Best battle scenes since LOTR.
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ScottTJul 11, 2007
Many people point out inaccuracies; Monster-like Persians, Unrealistic amount of blood, lack of Spartan amour. The reasons for these are to show that it's being told as a story, stories of history have always been bias. If your side won,Many people point out inaccuracies; Monster-like Persians, Unrealistic amount of blood, lack of Spartan amour. The reasons for these are to show that it's being told as a story, stories of history have always been bias. If your side won, you're going to talk it up, say how much your men were out-numbered and out-armed... But that we still won through honor and skill! A great movie, a must-see. Great photography, great story-told feeling, A lot of muscular men - for the ladies. A lot of violence and action - for the lads.… Expand
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MerleHJul 30, 2007
Don't give me that "a lot of muscular men for the ladies, a lot of action and violence for the lads" line. Get over it, this film is the most homerotic spectacle since the deleted scenes from Spartacus and does not try to hide it. Don't give me that "a lot of muscular men for the ladies, a lot of action and violence for the lads" line. Get over it, this film is the most homerotic spectacle since the deleted scenes from Spartacus and does not try to hide it. Gerard Butler in 300 is this generations Tim Curry of Rocky Horror and fanboys need to accept it!… Expand
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zackh.Jul 4, 2007
This movie is awesome. secondly for people who think this movie was made up it wasnt its about the 300 spartans vs 1.000,000 greeks. now onto the movie this is a great roman movie with great action sequences and i love when they slow down This movie is awesome. secondly for people who think this movie was made up it wasnt its about the 300 spartans vs 1.000,000 greeks. now onto the movie this is a great roman movie with great action sequences and i love when they slow down time to see the kill. overall great movie.… Expand
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halbAug 10, 2007
Several people had told me, in passing, how good a movie this was... and they were mostly women. What in God's name were they thinking? [Does this film really depict the kind of story, the kind of men, that women are attracted to??] Several people had told me, in passing, how good a movie this was... and they were mostly women. What in God's name were they thinking? [Does this film really depict the kind of story, the kind of men, that women are attracted to??] I'm a relatively macho heterosexual male, but this film was laughable in its depiction of manhood, of war, of history... Nothing more than a sophisticated video game put to film, with a questionable morality behind it... And I liked Braveheart, I really did.… Expand
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SavvasVAug 14, 2007
The worst movie I have watched in my life. The story and what they made of it has nothing to do with the heroic stand of the Spartans against the Persians and not the monsters from the Lord of the Rings...
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FrankAug 1, 2007
If you faux-meatheads knew anything you wouldn't even bother rating this silly movie. You think you're impressing other dudes by pretending to be "hardcore like totally manly men" but if you read books instead of watching shit If you faux-meatheads knew anything you wouldn't even bother rating this silly movie. You think you're impressing other dudes by pretending to be "hardcore like totally manly men" but if you read books instead of watching shit you'd know that good old King Leonidas was a big ol' "boy-lover" himself. Strange how they left that part out of the movie/comic, isn't it. Go on, make the world a better place by being less stupid and by not supporting stupidity and ignorance.… Expand
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MattJ.Aug 2, 2007
Quite literally the worst movie I've ever seen. Worse than Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey. Worse than Showgirls. If it weren't for the overdone slow-motion, it would've been 20 minutes long.
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DerekG.Aug 2, 2007
This is great, rampaging fun. Anyone who disagrees? Doesn't know how to have fun and turn off their brain for an hour or two.
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PatC.Aug 23, 2007
Truly a mixed bag as a movie construction. I didn't see any negative criticism of this film I didn't agree with. But there is a genuineness about the way people at war in those times are depicted that can't be captured any Truly a mixed bag as a movie construction. I didn't see any negative criticism of this film I didn't agree with. But there is a genuineness about the way people at war in those times are depicted that can't be captured any other way. Those of us with the luxury to call them fakey wouldn't have lasted five minutes back then.… Expand
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StacyB.Aug 20, 2007
Awesome! Had me on the edge of my seat. Action packed.
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davec.Aug 31, 2007
why was there so much jumping? it seems to me that leaping about wouldn't be an official Spartan army technique, but that didn't stop the bare-chested studs from hopping like bunnies throughout the film.
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TeganSAug 5, 2007
This movie was amazing, it was one of the best films this year. it followed the story line from the comic book almost down to a tee. it was wonderfully done and well written and acted.Gerard Butler is only good in these types of roles, this This movie was amazing, it was one of the best films this year. it followed the story line from the comic book almost down to a tee. it was wonderfully done and well written and acted.Gerard Butler is only good in these types of roles, this movie made me cry and laugh and actually enjoy being in a theatre again. but i guess i have a stunted view being an actor my self. and seeing the film on the i-max screen.… Expand
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ronAug 5, 2007
I thought the movie was great fun from beginning to end. The fight scenes were fantastic and brutal. I wanted to enjoy a movie not read some stuffy old book.
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MeatHeadBoyLoverAug 6, 2007
If you come to watch this movie expecting a mind blowing new take on this infamous battle, you will be disappointed. Otherwise take off your pocket protectors, and just enjoy what it might be like to be part of a few and the proud, to If you come to watch this movie expecting a mind blowing new take on this infamous battle, you will be disappointed. Otherwise take off your pocket protectors, and just enjoy what it might be like to be part of a few and the proud, to sacrifice oneself so eggheads like you critics can sit in your comfortable chair and write about something you never and never will experience. Camaraderie in the face overwhelming adversity.… Expand
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SimonM.Sep 3, 2007
Great movie. I saw it many times in the theater and I own the billy badass two disc DVD. Go buy this now! .... you still reading? Go mug an old lady if you have to, get this movie.
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johnJul 25, 2010
It's the best movie i've ever seen.
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MauricioB.Oct 19, 2007
A rally boring movie and too slowly, the effects are too much and the director don't pay attention to the story.
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LexyMar 11, 2007
i was worried that this movie wouldn't be that great b/c some of the reviews stated that you couldn't "bond" w/the characters. i have to disagree with this. this movie was awesome. it had a good story and you do indeed bond with i was worried that this movie wouldn't be that great b/c some of the reviews stated that you couldn't "bond" w/the characters. i have to disagree with this. this movie was awesome. it had a good story and you do indeed bond with the characters. i also loved the look of the movie and the narration during it. a definite must see.… Expand
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EricC.Mar 11, 2007
I've been waiting for this movie since the release of the first teaser. I went in worried that my expectations were going to be way to high. I was wrong. This is by far, the best movie I have seen since Braveheart. Well Done!
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RCRMar 11, 2007
I thought this movie succeeded on a Homeric Epic level; something not to be taken literally, but grandiose in its fantastical description.
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MelM.Mar 11, 2007
Beautifully realized, high octane film that delivers visual thrills from start to finish.
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CharlieW.Mar 11, 2007
One of the coolest movies I have ever seen. It could have benefitted from more plot development, but other than that, I was blown away by this film. The speech at the end is epic.
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HootchieMommaMar 11, 2007
The Most incredible, heart pounding movie I have ever had the pleasure of viewing. Simply the best manly man, action packed, rip-your-face-off-and-kick-you-in-the-nuts flicks you will ever see!
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NateC.Mar 11, 2007
Awesome!!! This movie is epic, deep, and just overall cool. The backrounds make it look like a painting. Spartans are like super-human. Don't listen to the the bad reviews. The critics need to get off their high horses and realize that Awesome!!! This movie is epic, deep, and just overall cool. The backrounds make it look like a painting. Spartans are like super-human. Don't listen to the the bad reviews. The critics need to get off their high horses and realize that movies like these aren't supposed to be realistic, or accurate, or original. They're supposed to be visually stunning and fun, which this movie is. See the movie, now, and in Imax to.… Expand
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JamesN.Mar 11, 2007
Take ear-plugs. Omitting the dialouge, and musical score is the best thing you can do to help this movie. Just admire the hypnotic visuals and create your own plot. No matter what your created plot is, it will be better than the one the Take ear-plugs. Omitting the dialouge, and musical score is the best thing you can do to help this movie. Just admire the hypnotic visuals and create your own plot. No matter what your created plot is, it will be better than the one the screenwriter has provided.… Expand
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AlexanderRagnarI.Mar 10, 2007
Greatest movie ever! I had very high hopes about this film when i was going to see it and it did fill up my hopes it was Really good.
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JustinR.Mar 10, 2007
I'm amazed by how great this movie was. I went in thinking that the trailers and previews spoiled all the best parts of the movie, but the scenes are done so artfully, and the movie contains so many amazing battle scenes, that I decided I'm amazed by how great this movie was. I went in thinking that the trailers and previews spoiled all the best parts of the movie, but the scenes are done so artfully, and the movie contains so many amazing battle scenes, that I decided the trialers showed the least interesting parts of the movie. Only fault is that the narration is pretty lame... but who cares?… Expand
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MikeN.Mar 10, 2007
300 could have been a lot better if they would have used the comic book as a source of ideas, instead of trying to copy from it verbatim. It really bothered me how historically inaccurate it was. I can forgive certain exaggerations and 300 could have been a lot better if they would have used the comic book as a source of ideas, instead of trying to copy from it verbatim. It really bothered me how historically inaccurate it was. I can forgive certain exaggerations and changes for the sake of movie making, but this is blasphemy, this is madness. I did enjoy all the Spartan quips and quotes they worked into the dialogue, as did the audience who laughed at each one. All the actors excelled at their roles, especially considering it was all filmed against a green screen. Gerard Butler was perfect as King Leonidas. Rodrigo Santoro as Xerxes was very imposing as well. The thing that really hurts 300 is that it can't decide if it wants to be a historical epic, comic book or video game, so it blends all three genres together with mixed results. But all in all, it should be seen. If for no other reason than to remember the epic battle and those who gave their lives to save western philosophy, rhetoric and democracy.… Expand
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GAMar 10, 2007
Almost too awesome! Go if you like having fun.
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JMMar 10, 2007
Don't come into this movie expecting high drama or historical accuracy (that should be obvious, they didn't have large guys with blades surgically implnted in their arms). However, if you want pure awesome distilled, bottled and Don't come into this movie expecting high drama or historical accuracy (that should be obvious, they didn't have large guys with blades surgically implnted in their arms). However, if you want pure awesome distilled, bottled and given complimentary with each ticket sold. Incredible coreography and visuals more than makes up for stale dialogue.… Expand
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AnaMar 11, 2007
I read some of the reviews from the "big guns" after I saw this movie, and I can't believe how many of those so-called "experts" missed the point entirely! Either they despised it for its stylized over-the-top-ness (which is only worthy I read some of the reviews from the "big guns" after I saw this movie, and I can't believe how many of those so-called "experts" missed the point entirely! Either they despised it for its stylized over-the-top-ness (which is only worthy of disdain if the filmmakers *weren't* trying make it that way), or they grudgingly acknowledged that beefcake and a loud soundtrack can make a fun movie. Have we grown so jaded that even true stories about honor and glory can be laughed at? Yes, I know that this was not an historically true telling of Thermopylae. Everyone involved with "300", including Frank Miller himself, knew that. But the *spirit* of the graphic novel and the movie are true to history. And no amount of window dressing, irony, or sarcasm can change the fact that, in the year 480 B.C., less than 1000 Greek soldiers died defending their homeland from an invasion force that numbered in the hundreds of thousands. This movie showed the dedication and strength it took for that to even be possible.… Expand
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PaulK.Mar 10, 2007
If you've seen the trailers/tv spots for this and have an interest, definitely go see it. 300 did not blow me away, but I had a great time watching it and it left me neither surprised or disappointed, but satiated.
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MoneyhausMar 12, 2007
A huge fan of Sin City, I had high hopes for this second Miller novel filmatization. The movie employs much of the same great visual style as Sin City, especially with the great backdrops. I'd give this movie a high rating purely in A huge fan of Sin City, I had high hopes for this second Miller novel filmatization. The movie employs much of the same great visual style as Sin City, especially with the great backdrops. I'd give this movie a high rating purely in terms of the visuals, but visuals alone do not make a movie. While the visuals are creative and original, the script unfortunately isn't, featuring cheesy lines and acting typical of any epic movie, and the action is woefully predictable. Besides the visuals, there is just nothing original about this movie, nothing that Braveheart, Troy, Alexander etc didn't already beat to death.… Expand
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AnonymousMCMar 12, 2007
An incredible graphic novel adaptation. Frank Miller truly knows how to create an entertaining movie. Zach Snyder's direction and the post-production put into this movie make it as visually beautiful as "Hero."

If you are lookingAn incredible graphic novel adaptation. Frank Miller truly knows how to create an entertaining movie. Zach Snyder's direction and the post-production put into this movie make it as visually beautiful as "Hero."

If you are looking for a historically accurate movie, watch a documentary on the Battle of Thermopylae, because you will not find it here.

A stylized depiction that reminds me to never forget the real warriors who died to save everything they valued.… Expand
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DerekC.Mar 12, 2007
Are you serious 53 out of 100 This movie is my second favorite movie now The action in this movie just doesn't stop, the most unbelievable movie Ever and plus it was based on a true story a Easy 10/10
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RezaJ.Mar 12, 2007
Unfortunately, this movie is all lies and lies and lies. The most glorious civilization on the face of Earth throughout the history (Persian Empire) has been pictured so wrong that the movie has turned into a spagheti of historic lies and Unfortunately, this movie is all lies and lies and lies. The most glorious civilization on the face of Earth throughout the history (Persian Empire) has been pictured so wrong that the movie has turned into a spagheti of historic lies and not worth watching if one cares about the contents of what they're watching to be true or false. I'm sure reading a little history wouldn't hurt anybody and on the contrary, will shed some light on such misleading stories that try to degrade a civilization where the first statement of "Human Rights" came from.… Expand
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StuA.Mar 10, 2007
Never seen a movie as visually stunning. Perfectly paced and thoroughly enjoyable. I feel that some people just try to say bad things about the movie just to be different, but in actuality they loved it themselves.
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SaraMar 12, 2007
Visually amazing. Decent story, though it had some very weak plot points (especially the stuff that wasn't in the comic). The battle scenes coupled with the hot bodies will have the guys' AND the girls' pulses racing.
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DroogMar 12, 2007
300 is not a great film. It's not even a good film. It's just awesome -- that's all there is too it. The awesomeness of 300 defies any notion of plot, characterization, or dialogue that a high-brow critic will try to attach to 300 is not a great film. It's not even a good film. It's just awesome -- that's all there is too it. The awesomeness of 300 defies any notion of plot, characterization, or dialogue that a high-brow critic will try to attach to it because this movie doesn't even pretend to have any of those attributes. The film eschews such pointless things as nuance and pacing to become the action movie every 13-year old boy has ever dreamed of seeing. Muscular men decapitating demon-warriors? Check. Elephants pushed off cliffs? Check. Hot women in pointless sex scenes? Check. Patriotic monologues about "freedom"? Check. 300, in other words, is a wet-dream on steroids. What's wrong with that?… Expand
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ArturoC.Mar 12, 2007
It is what it is. It would be wrong to expect more from an ultra-violent, macho film, about blood, guts, and heroic monologues. Oh and what is a movie for male adolescent without hot women and a steamy sex scene in slo-motion. C'mon the It is what it is. It would be wrong to expect more from an ultra-violent, macho film, about blood, guts, and heroic monologues. Oh and what is a movie for male adolescent without hot women and a steamy sex scene in slo-motion. C'mon the packaging is very straight forward. I think it would be the viewer's fault to expect some kind of responsible message from it. It's not like it was pretending to be higher than a blood and guts movie, let's just take it for what it is.… Expand
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KevinL.Mar 13, 2007
I agree with Shawn M. - "Great visuals. Poor scripts. Laughable acting." Halfway through, all I could think about was how I couldn't wait to watch Gladiator instead of this.
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KatieS.Mar 13, 2007
Everybody who is not white, male, heterosexual, and physically un-handicapped is a good guy. Everybody else... is not.
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ChrisR.Mar 13, 2007
It shows you what real men are.
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ChristopherA.Mar 13, 2007
Forget the critics on this one; they dont have a clue. If this movie fails to make your blood red hot, then you arent a man. It was a simple movie, but pure and strong. This is a most excellent movie.
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ColinMar 13, 2007
Great movie, hey, if critics hate it, it means its going to be a hit. What do critics know? Nothing, they told me Titanic was a good movie and i wasted $5 to see it. Cant trust them, they dont know movies.
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AnonymousMCMar 13, 2007
Battles are not about dialogue and the Spartans were notoriously terse. The choreography and gritty, surreal CG made up for the simplistic plot line. Why expect anything but laconic wit (google it) and brutal violence from a movie about Sparta?!
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RichardM.Mar 13, 2007
Lame, lame, lame, lame and lame. Only adolescent fanboys (and those who wish they still WERE one) will be impressed by this tortuously slow six-pack-ab-fest. If the whole thing were run at normal speed, it would have been over in an hour and Lame, lame, lame, lame and lame. Only adolescent fanboys (and those who wish they still WERE one) will be impressed by this tortuously slow six-pack-ab-fest. If the whole thing were run at normal speed, it would have been over in an hour and we could have salvaged our night...… Expand
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DizzleMar 14, 2007
This film was just complete and utter sex. I'm certain everyone got a hard on after watching. INCLUDING THE GIRLS! From viewers in the theater the terms 'Filmgasm' and 'Epicgasm' were stated. I know people This film was just complete and utter sex. I'm certain everyone got a hard on after watching. INCLUDING THE GIRLS! From viewers in the theater the terms 'Filmgasm' and 'Epicgasm' were stated. I know people who've went to see it at least twice. And people who've went to see it in the IMAX. I usually don't even enjoy these types of movies. But this one stole my heart.… Expand
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JonasM.Mar 14, 2007
Being a fan of comic books, greek mythology, and ancient history, it would seem that someone like me would like this movie. But you know what; I'm also a fan of good movies. I'll start with the positives. The movie is extremely Being a fan of comic books, greek mythology, and ancient history, it would seem that someone like me would like this movie. But you know what; I'm also a fan of good movies. I'll start with the positives. The movie is extremely good-looking, and I wouldn't be surprised if it gets nominated for art direction. And people are complaining about it being historically inaccurate. Duh! Didn't you see the previews. This movie's about a certain style, not a history lesson. Having said that, the action was boring because most of it was in slow motion. It seemed like half the movie was in slow motion. I've also read that people say its really manly, but its dumb, meat-head manly. And I'm all for sex, but what's the deal with the awkward, pointless sex scene. And it was hard to get "inspired" by this movie (unless inspired means going to the gym, but still, I would rent "Pumping Iron.") I didn't leave it thinking "man, those spartans went through a lot, dealing with giant rhinos, giant deforms with axes, and ninjas." It would have been good if it was a stupid, fun movie, like Sin City, but a stupid, inspirational movie?… Expand
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RomanZ.Mar 14, 2007
Cool special effects but after a good hour it could bore your eyes out. Poorly written, dialogue was very amatuer and characters were not at all convincing. The whole glam-metro look with the costumes and make-up really reminded me of "Zena Cool special effects but after a good hour it could bore your eyes out. Poorly written, dialogue was very amatuer and characters were not at all convincing. The whole glam-metro look with the costumes and make-up really reminded me of "Zena Warrior Princess" television series.… Expand
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BrioneMar 14, 2007
It is a beautiful film and other than that, there isn't much to it but 300 spartan men who don't want to give up.
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TB.Mar 14, 2007
Gladiator meets Sparta. I wanted to go lift weights or cut people's heads off after this movie.
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ConnorB.Mar 14, 2007
Simple Movie on the surface, But it entertains throughout. Overall I thought it was very worth the $8 I spent to go see it. No character depth, but it sucked me in.
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IanI.Mar 14, 2007
I'm suprised this has such a low metascore, thought perhaps it was for the better because its score deffinatly lowered my expectations when going in to see the film, before reading the reviews here I was rather excited about the film, I'm suprised this has such a low metascore, thought perhaps it was for the better because its score deffinatly lowered my expectations when going in to see the film, before reading the reviews here I was rather excited about the film, thankfully I let my curiosity get the better of me and went and saw it anyways. It was a great film, I'm not sory at all I saw it. Many reviewers have stated the the film is hallow and lacks emotion or substance, and to some extent this is true. This is (suprisingly) not a movie you will be thinking about the next day for any reason other than the cenamatography. Its the first matrix film if you compleatly removed the plot. Its well done and pretty to look at and has exelent action but that realy is the extent of the offer for the most part...but it deffinatly does not feel "hallow", but like I said, you won't be thinking about it tomarow. It tells the story its trying to tell in a very mater of fact manor and it does that well. Its no Gladiator, but its deffinatly worth seeing in a time where most movies are compleate let downs. You will only be unhappy if you go in thinking is another epic, it falls a bit short but if you expect little, you will be pleasently suprised. This movie is diserving of a green score in my book.… Expand
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KB.Mar 14, 2007
An excellent film, stylish looking, with superbly crafted battle scenes, that clearly show the audiance the art that is Spartan combat. I have seen and read the negative reviews others have written and can only say this. If you go to this An excellent film, stylish looking, with superbly crafted battle scenes, that clearly show the audiance the art that is Spartan combat. I have seen and read the negative reviews others have written and can only say this. If you go to this movie understanding that this is a comic book adaptation of an actualy historic event, you won't be disappointed. However, if you are looking for historic accuracy you will be greatly disappointed. This is a BIG movie, with BIG lines. There are very few subtlety with the exception being between Queen Gorgon and King Leonidas, but the movie conveys pure power of conviction, all the more palitable because it did happen.… Expand
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BrandonMMar 15, 2007
This film is all about bending history and art, from my eyes. Sure, it might not follow the true story. But what hollywood movie/comic does? Galdiator did not follow the truth. If a movie were to follow the true story of anything, no one This film is all about bending history and art, from my eyes. Sure, it might not follow the true story. But what hollywood movie/comic does? Galdiator did not follow the truth. If a movie were to follow the true story of anything, no one would watch it, at least the mass. This movie has a great mixture of art and the art of war. A very poetic movie based off a graphic novel. Along with the violence you have nudity, but not demeaning at all. To me this film reminded me of all the old ancient greek/roman statues we all see. Like Nike adjusting her sandles, the oracle dances in the nude with similar thin silky robes wrapped around her body. One thing that bugs me about the whole Sparta vs Persian debate is that people try to nit pick everything they see. Right now the Iranians are having an uproar because they think the "persians" in the movie depick them as what they used to be. First thing first. This movie does not say "america vs Iraq." This movie is about the 300 spartans that went to war with all of persia. Persia is not Iraq. Sure, they are in the same place...but Persia is dead. This is just a movie off of a Graphic Novel. The monsters in the movie are creative, they remind me of something you will see in a comic book. Anyways, enough of my rant. If you have not seen the movie yet because of the reviews on this site, then you are missing out on a great experience. I went into this movie not knowing anything really and came out excited and ready to see it again. 300 is a masterpiece.… Expand
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ManM.Mar 15, 2007
You can watch this movie without even going to the movie theatre! Just stay at home and play Gladiator, Braveheart, Van Helsig, and Gigli at the same time and you will see the same two hours of crap! Worst movie ever (until Transformers).
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BruceF.Mar 15, 2007
Pleasing to the eye,gritty,a tale of strength and honor and glory.
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AaronEMar 15, 2007
You know a movie is good is when the only people who don't like it either support a country who denies the holocaust, works for the AP and/or can't realize that history is full of heroes and villians. This movie doesn't singleYou know a movie is good is when the only people who don't like it either support a country who denies the holocaust, works for the AP and/or can't realize that history is full of heroes and villians. This movie doesn't single out a culture it singles out an event in history that is both brilliant and compelling and adds some hollywood flare to bring in the money.… Expand
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JBMar 16, 2007
I find it very odd that there are so many bad reviews on here, when I have met no one that disliked the movie. Sure, it might not have been historically accurate, but keep in mind that it is based on a GRAPHIC NOVEL (meaning, in a sense, a I find it very odd that there are so many bad reviews on here, when I have met no one that disliked the movie. Sure, it might not have been historically accurate, but keep in mind that it is based on a GRAPHIC NOVEL (meaning, in a sense, a comic book.) You have to suspend disbelief for a few hours and just ENJOY the movie. 300 is the kind of movie that makes me want to be a better filmmaker. The cinematography of the film is gorgeous. The intensity of the film kept the entire theatre at the edge of their seats. The beginning is a little slow, as are most scenes that explain the exposition and background of a character. Other than that, the scenes were beautifully crafted so that there wasn't too much action without a storyline. Definately see this film in the theater if you can. Make your own judgment about it. There is a story, and there is a purpose, but it will be different for everyone.… Expand
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MattM.Mar 16, 2007
A letdown. If you look at it historically, if you look at it from having read the original graphic series, if you look at it from simple film-making. I came into the theatre *thrilled* to be there -- shelled out the extra money for IMAX, A letdown. If you look at it historically, if you look at it from having read the original graphic series, if you look at it from simple film-making. I came into the theatre *thrilled* to be there -- shelled out the extra money for IMAX, even. I love the original story of the Spartans, I loved Sin City (same writer and director pair as 300) -- how could it lose? I was so completely disappointed with this. Crazy-stupid mutants, for no reason. Ridiculous lines thrown in, like Miller is trying to enter current U.S. politics. What a waste.… Expand
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PaulMar 16, 2007
Just an average movie. Yeah it was pretty, but the disappearing blood bothered me a bit. It's just ehhhhh. Wait for a rental.
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AaronP.Mar 16, 2007
This is the best movie I've seen this year so far.
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NataliaR.Mar 16, 2007
It was a very good movie. A lot of action in this movie which was good for this boring time of the year. We needed this movie to get us ready for the summer season.
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JesusC.Mar 16, 2007
After watching the first 30 minutes, you've basically seen the whole movie. The fight scenes were awesome at first, but just keeps getting recycled over and over again. 300 also lacks a real plot and is hampered by subpar acting. All After watching the first 30 minutes, you've basically seen the whole movie. The fight scenes were awesome at first, but just keeps getting recycled over and over again. 300 also lacks a real plot and is hampered by subpar acting. All the hype for nothing. 3/10 for decent visuals.… Expand
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BrandonD.Mar 16, 2007
I've seen it twice (don't ask). It's not so much the acting but the script....it seemed as if it was read right from the comic book. The action is good but the Spartans are kind of hard to like. Yes, they are tough as hell but I've seen it twice (don't ask). It's not so much the acting but the script....it seemed as if it was read right from the comic book. The action is good but the Spartans are kind of hard to like. Yes, they are tough as hell but they come off football player jock dicks, dumb lines like "you fight like a girl" and the annoying "whoo whoo whoo" chants.. The sex scene and the hunchback could have been left out.… 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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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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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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RalphPicciottoMar 17, 2007
Good action movie. Graphics were amazing. I got what i payed for.
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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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AndyMar 18, 2007
Great effects, battle sequences and action; poor screenplay and script.
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AndrewM.Mar 18, 2007
Excellent storyline and effects.
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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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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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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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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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BRizzaMar 18, 2007
Good, but lacked that "wow" factor. Great special effects & fight sequences, but no goosebumps or adrenaline rushes.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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