If you see one movie this year, make it 300. This movie is already, hands down, one of the best of 2007, and we’re only to March. If you see it, I’m sure you’ll have to agree.
300 is a historical film, based on 300 Spartan soldiers who stalled the entire Persian army for several days while the rest of the country prepared for war. More than a historical film, however, this film is also based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller. The same Frank Miller we should all know and love from Sin City.
We can see the wonderful style of Frank Miller come through from his graphic novel onto the screen in this movie as well as we do in Sin City. The shots throughout the movie are beautiful, and the fight scenes artistically embellished.
Fight scenes? Oh yes. This movie is two hours of violence and ass kicking. Spartans are historically known for their fighting skills, and this movie makes sure to touch on that fact. A lot. If you’re in the mood for some action, look no further.
Don’t let that turn you off if you’re not into the whole fighting thing. If you’re not into action, then you’re probably either a chick or gay, and in both cases, you’ll probably be pleased to note the fact that 75% of the movie is about near-naked, sweaty men. In fact, that’s probably the reason this movie only gets a 4.7π. It’s a pretty good movie otherwise.
