Interesting.

Rating: 7/10 (3 April 2007)

While exiting the cinema I noticed several people saying such things as "...best film ever" and "...epic...", alternatively I also heard "...appalling..." etc.
Firstly, I do not think this is even remotely close to being called 'the best film ever', but neither is it a -bad- film. People are complaining that it is historically inaccurate. Well, yes, there are inaccuracies but really, most forms of entertainment require a suspension of belief. Overall, I've heard it isn't -that- inaccurate anyway.
Moving on, I think the film fulfils what it intends to do perfectly. I.e. be a faithful adaption from the comic 300, being memorable, but overall enjoyable. This is a typical blockbuster, not big on brains, but more on brawn.
However, there are things that are new and refreshing so that it's not the same-old same-old. The new digitalised background I think is beautiful, you can create some truly stunning scenery from it. Some people say it appears detached and unrealistic, but it's supposed to be like that to keep that comic book feel. They could easily have made it more realistic.
Next, the character development is minimal on all sides, which is slightly disappointing. The Spartans are glorified as a wonderful race, (although I think that ironic since they used to kill deformed children and mentally handicapped) the Persians are demonised and made to appear consistently deformed also to make killing them seem fair.
I think the character of Ephialtes is designed deliberately so he can be easily hated, which I dislike.
Overall, this film may have been over-hyped, but I think its a decent and faithful adaption of a comic book, and a decent enough blockbuster. It doesn't make you think, but the effects and choreography mean that you don't have to.
NeonBlue.