Accepting 300

Rating: 9/10 (25 March 2007)

Do not watch this movie with the expectation of receiving a complex plot that intertwines itself around you and draws you in. That is not what makes this movie great. Rather, think of this as an illustration of a great story.
You have to remember that Frank Miller is a comic book writer and illustrator, so, much of his talent lies in showing the reader what is in his imagination, rather than writing a gripping script to hold you. The imagery is the focus of the movie. In fact, very little dialogue is required because of the amazing images that are used to tell this story.
Is it brutally graphic? Yes, but, so is war. Is it realistic in it's portrayal? No, but who wants it to be? The only negative comment I have is that it just kind of stops at the end. It's hard to say what is really disappointing about it because up to that point you're basically saying: "Holy crap that was badass!" every five minutes.