300

I was lucky enough to hit an IMAX press screening of 300. As a reviewer I'd describe myself as a half film snob/half 15 year old nerd. I know it's not about what's good and what's bad, it's about what you enjoy. A "bad film" can easily be a "really fucking cool movie!"

300
You should know what you're getting into before you buy your tickets to 300. It's visually stunning and entertaining but clearly not in the same league as Gladiator, Lord of the Rings or Braveheart. It's more like Troy meets Sin City. With that in mind, you'll enjoy this movie more.

300 is like sex for your eyeballs. The cinematography and direction are the stars of this movie, it's like watching a live comic book. There are plenty of jaw dropping shots; the choreography and battles are top shelf. Those Spartans kick some serious ass. This movie is extremely fun to watch and is absolutely recommended on the big screen.





The story is simple. A Persian messenger travels to Sparta to offer King Leonidas the chance to bow before Xerxes (a powerful, crazy tyrant) to avoid his people's annihilation. He declines and kicks the messenger and his body guard down a bottomless pit. The King's elders and politicians refuse to support his war so King Leonidas takes 300 of his best soldiers and leads them to stand against the million+ Persian army.

The plot isn't rich or complex but doesn't try to be. There seems to be some commentary on our country's war on terror... Which is a fun bonus. But the plot's not thick and the characters aren't especially strong or interesting so you don't really care when certain people die. But that's not what this movie is about; 300 is about standing up for what you believe no matter the odds. It's about not caring what people say and kicking some well deserved ass! 300 is a Roller Coaster flick: exciting and fun but once you're off it doesn't leave you with too much.

How to trick your girlfriend into seeing this: "It's actually a love story; it revolves around King Leonidas' decision to go to war to protect the love of his life, his queen. There's also 300 ripped up Spartans running around in speedos and capes."