Spartans,today...... you made us like this film.

Rating: 7/10 (18 May 2007)

Well, I saw this one some time ago. I was blown away by the sheer epic grandeur of it. I went to see it knowing that almost the whole film was filmed on blue or green screens. But, I liked Sin City very much, so gave this one a chance too. Boy, was I in for a treat. A visual feast if you like. And yes you can argue about rhinos,elephants,other beast,but here they all added up to giving us this great film.Well the plot:it's known to all and everyone,so give us a break. It's about 300 SPARTANS + several hundred other Greeks(Thespians and other Slave soldiers) against the whole Persian army or better known as "The Battle of Thermopylae". Bare in mind that it all takes place in an era of myth and magic (Minotaur,3 headed serpents,Medusa,...and tons of other Greek based mythical creatures). Looking from this perspective,they have done a super-job keeping the level of mythical creatures low. Thus bringing us one hell of a film.Furthermore it's a loyal adaptation of a very graphic novel. So over the top-NO.If you liked the novel,you should like the film.The first half hour gave us an insight in the Spartan society. Then came the action. The action-scenes were beautifully orchestrated.The action-scenes were more fast-paced then those of LOTR. Even with the slow-motion in it. What more can you ask .Ok once more:say it all out loud. WHAT A GREAT FILM