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Rating: 10/10 (9 March 2007)

Ever since I saw King Leonidas scream this in the previews for this film, I have been foaming at the mouth for the chance to catch this movie. I was not disappointed. I sat in a stifling hot theater for two hours surrounded by a bunch of obnoxious high school kids and wished it would never end. This is not just a film, but truly an experience.
First off, the movie is beautiful. Every inch of every scene just radiates with beauty and magic, and it really made the movie that much better.
Gerard Butler shines as King Leonidas. The man obviously trained seriously to make the film and he brings so much to the table, I can't imagine him ever being able to top himself. It's too bad this kind of performance wont be remembered come awards time, because he truly had me ready to stand by his side and do battle. Not just him mind you, but everyone in this film were truly great.
The battle scenes were breathtaking and bold. They are not realistic like saving private ryan, but the way they are shot, slow motion to speed up, and the way the armies rip through each other is just a sight to behold. The blood splattering was definitely reminiscent of sin city, but that really does not effect it one bit.
My very limited negatives toward the movie are the xerxes character, whom I just thought looked like dennis rodman, and a couple of the creatures, which were not on screen for long enough to bother.
This movie is everything I wanted out of it and I can't wait to see it again.