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 300 (2 DVDs)
 300 (2 DVDs) ... ... / DVD released 01 October, 2007 at Warner Home Video / Features of the DVD: PAL / Like Sin City before it, 300 brings Frank Miller and Lynn Varley's graphic novel vividly to life. Gerard Butler (Beowulf and Grendel, The Phantom of the Opera) radiates pure power and charisma as Leonidas, the Grecian king who leads 300 of his fellow Spartans (including David Wenham of The Lord of the Rings, Michael Fassbender, and Andrew Pleavin) into a battle against the overwhelming force of Persian invaders. Their only hope is to neutralise the numerical advantage by confronting the Persians, led by King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro), at the narrow strait of Thermopylae. More engaging than Troy, the tepid and somewhat similar epic of ancient Greece, 300 is also comparable to Sin City in that the actors were shot on green screen, then added to digitally created backgrounds. The effort pays off in a strikingly stylised look and huge, sweeping battle scenes. However, it's not as to-the-letter faithful to Miller's source material as Sin City was. The plot is the same, and many of the book's images are represented just about perfectly. But some extra material has been added, including new villains (who would be considered "bosses" if this were a video game, and it often feels like one) and a political subplot involving new characters and a significantly expanded role for the Queen of Sparta (Lena Headey). While this subplot by director Zack Snyder (Dawn of the Dead) and his fellow co-writers does break up the violence, most fans would probably dismiss it as filler if it didn't involve the sexy Headey. Other viewers, of course, will be turned off by the waves of spurting blood, flying body parts, and surging testosterone. (The six-pack abs are also relentless, and the movie has more and less nudity--more female, less male--than the graphic novel.) Still, as a representation of Miller's work and as an ancient-themed action flick with a modern edge, 300 delivers. --David HoriuchiNewest Review: ... to the death against the Persian "God-King" Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his considerably larger army of roughly a ... more ... million soldiers. Meanwhile, back at base, Spartan Queen Gorgo (Lena Headey) has to deal with a political scandal when she is blackmailed by a sleazy politician, and has to also temper her husband's concerns as to what he should do in trying to rally his troops.
While 300 may not have much in the way of brains going for it, it is an incredibly slick and well produced bit of entertainment, that benefits from Snyder's unmistakably video-game-esque style, wherein the action slows down so we can savour that stab or that v...more |
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300 (2 DVDs): 300 - must see film (693 words)
by - written on 22/02/08 (Very useful, 17 readings)
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I saw the trailer of this movie at the cinema and thought to myself; "Oh dear, another over-budget American piece of fantasy rubbish, but I was proved wrong when my partner decided to rent the film las week. Having been a fan of Frank Miller in the past, I just could not get myself round to watching this. But I did and I have seen it 3 times since... Frank Miller adaptations are on a roll. First we got "Sin City," and now we have the story of three hundred Spartans who repelled a massive invasion. And the adaptation of "300" is a stunning one -- literally stunning, since it bombards the viewer with larger-than-life ... Read the complete review
In the eye of the C.G.I hurricane... (1084 words)
by - written on 09/03/08 (Very useful, 106 readings)
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So, '300', the latest Frank Miller graphic novel to make it to the big screen now that digital effects technology can give his books the respect and authenticity they deserve, here turning his eye to the ancient Greek warriors. If you haven't made the decision to see this yet you have probably been scratching you head over it, wondering why you should and if it's 'your sort of thing'. Mixed reviews have ranged from it being the must see piece of violent blue screen since the superb Sin City, to' gay porn meets Peter Jackson. With as many beards and togas as a Bikers stag night and more six-packs than an Aussie wedding the later is fair comment. The '300', ... Read the complete review
300 (2 DVDs): 300 and beyond (930 words)
by - written on 11/12/07 (Very useful, 85 readings)
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300 is the culmination of efforts between director Zack Snyder and artistic consultant/producer Frank Miller. Miller having created the graphic novel the film is based on some ten years ago. The graphic novel was published by Dark horse comics in the late 90's, not soon after it was received with critical acclaim by the industry, winning several awards including 'best limited series' and 'best writer' for Miller himself. Millers work has been adapted into film several times, his other iconic film adaptation being 'Sin City'. In 480 BC the Persian King Xerxes has set his sights on the known world, painting himself as a god and demanding that ... Read the complete review
Tonight, we dine in hell! (305 words)
by - written on 02/01/08 (Very useful, 16 readings)
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This is the real tail of how 300 Spartans fought against an army of thousands of Persians. I say real tail, this is based on a true story, but that is about as far as it goes. The films serves more as an excuse of 100 minutes of artistic violence. And i love it. The majority of it is filmed bluescreen, using CG backgrounds to show the film like the comic book it is based on. This may not apeal to some viewers, who may find the unrealistic tone seen throughout the film annoying. However if you like comic books this is a must watch. At times there are images of huge beasts, and people who are deformed and evil looking. This some people may not like ... Read the complete review
300 (2 DVDs): Aggressive Film of Heroism & Courage. A Must See. (354 words)
by - written on 29/01/08 (Very useful, 40 readings)
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Were do I start? This film is legendary in every aspect and depicts epic scenes you will never forget with a story to match. 300 is based on the original graphic novel by Frank Miller who previously did an adaptation of the film Sin City. 300 is set in 480BC and starts off by introducing the town of Sparta. This is a civilisation who was born to fight in combat and has a well respected king, King Leonidas. A messenger comes from the 'God king' Xerxes who tells Leonidas, Sparta will be the next town to surrender under his power. Leonidas reacts to this by kicking the messenger and his men into a nearby well. Leonidas soon finds out that ... Read the complete review
300 (2 DVDs) : Tonight, we dine in hell!from trickmirror
02/01/2008
300 (2 DVDs) : Aggressive Film of Heroism & Courage. A Must See.from surj1
29/01/2008
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