Magnificent!!!!

Rating: 7/10 (26 March 2007)

This film can be summarised in one simple word; magnificent Although on some occasions not historically correct (e.g. Europe and Asia did not exist yet) the cinematography is absolutely breathtaking and makes up for it. The colour scheme fits perfectly into the film's context and adds a certain class which sets it from other films of the sort.
Throughout the Persians are portrayed as barbarians and often have monstrous features, to which many people disagree, this only illustrates the symbolism of the Persian psyche. Therefore there is no need for slandering the film on this basis.
One thing I was particularly delighted with was the Spartan appearance: brown/black hair and the muscular bodies. This may seem trivial, but in films like Troy the main character (Achilles played by Brad Pitt) had blond hair. Thebrown/black hair adds a sense of reality and the flawless appearance is true to Greek legend.
All in all, this is an absolute must-see for film lovers and I would highly suggest you see it in the cinema to appreciate it most. DVD will not do it justice. One of the best films released in a long time span, and certainly the best historical film ever!