Worth the money

Rating: 8/10 (9 March 2007)

I just saw this in theaters 3 hours ago. I was looking forward to it, and it paid off. It's a good movie to see in theaters. I cannot be very sure about the historical accuracy (I forgot the details of the Battle f Thermopylae) but I am pretty sure this is not bent towards accuracy, but towards entertainment. That said, it is indeed good entertainment. The battle scenes are not a random amalgamation of blood and gore, and the rest of the scenes are pretty meaningful.
If I were to compare it to something like Gladiator, I would say that 300 has more of the "cool" factor, if you will. It is made to make you go "wow", whereas Gladiator is made to be more intricate.
Overall, it is worth the money. If the trailer caught your eye, go for it! You will probably not be disappointed. But If you are a history keener, maybe try saving the 10$.