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Mood:
- StylizedExciting
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Plot:
- Master WarriorSoldierUnderdogUninhibited RivalryHuman SpiritAgainst the OddsHeroic MissionBattles more...
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Genres:
- HistoricalWarHollywood ToneActionDramaPeriod
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Time/Period:
- Ancient History
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Place:
- Greece
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Audience:
- Boys' Night
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Praise:
- Award WinnerBlockbuster
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Style:
- EpicGory
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Based on:
- Based on Comics
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Attitudes:
- SeriousRealistic
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Flag:
- NuditySexual ContentStrong Violent Content
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300, 2006
English
USA
Profile of 300
The mood of 300 is stylized and exciting. The plot centers around an uninhibited rivalry, going against the odds, and a master warrior. It is a war, historical, and drama movie. Stylistically, 300 has a Hollywood tone, is epic, and is gory. In approach, it is serious and realistic. The setting is Greece. 300 happens in ancient times. It is adapted from a comic. The movie is known for being a blockbuster and an award winner. 300 is especially suggested for a boys' night. Note that it includes strong violent content, nudity, and sexual content.
Summary of 300
Based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, 300 takes over the screen like an invading horde. With all the gushing blood of a horror movie and the scope of a classic epic, the second film from Zack Snyder (who helmed the 2004 remake of DAWN OF THE DEAD) is an impressive visual spectacle. Gerard Butler (THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) plays Leonidas, the king of ancient Sparta. The city is famous for its warrior philosophy, and Leonidas won't kneel to the demands of Persia's King Xerxes (LOST's Rodrigo Santoro). Instead, Leonidas leads his 300-strong army against Xerxes's army of millions. Meanwhile, his wife (Lena Headley, THE BROTHERS GRIMM) campaigns in Sparta for the city to send reinforcements as she butts heads with the treacherous Theron (Dominic West, THE WIRE).
With its gore and scale, 300 marks director Snyder as a possible successor to Peter Jackson's throne. Jackson also got his start in horror with BAD TASTE and DEAD ALIVE, and the two men share a penchant for ambitious battle scenes. The huge fights in 300 rival Jackson's efforts in the LORD OF THE RINGS films. David Wenham, who starred in two of the Tolkien-based films, plays Dilios, one of the Spartan soldiers. Though the cast doesn't boast any A-list stars, the actors ably fill their larger-than-life roles. In a film filled with men, Headley stands out as Queen Gorgo. She matches her warrior husband in strength, while showing love toward Leonidas and their son. Though there are scenes that demonstrate the humanity of the characters, 300 is undeniably about bravery and blood, and it succeeds because of the stylish depictions of both.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 9 March 2007 |
| Runtime: | 117 min |
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as King Leonidas
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Critics Reviews
San Francisco Chronicle
Significantly, this hyper-stylization of 300 is limited to its visuals. The performances are played straight, and this combination -- straight performances and stylized visuals -- produces an uncanny effect.
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- by: Mick LaSalle
Rolling Stone
300 is a movie blood-drunk on its own artful excess. Guys of all ages and sexes won't be able to resist it.
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- by: Peter Travers
Users Reviews
I really don't understand what everyone else got out of this movie. I found it really annoying. The narration is pointless and repetitive to the effect of... "I'm angry." narrator: "He was angry." Even the hyped up stylism of the film is irksome,...
- 01.July.2010
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- by: Shayne
- Shayne rated this movie
3/10Poor
Unbelievable movie! Gerry Butler plays fantastic leaders and he is no different here. I would say that this is his best performance ever. And I've seen 95% of his movies. I'd follow this guy into battle any time. However, the only thing that really...
- 20.June.2010
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- by: gemdragon
- gemdragon rated this movie0/10
