This Years Best Movie

Rating: 10/10 (9 March 2007)

OK, finally I saw it and here are my thoughts (Spoilers Ahead).
As soon as the earth trembles I am bracing myself to finally see Spartans in action. The way the spear fly out of nowhere and hits the hapless Persian dead, simply JAW DROPPING. That was a perfect way to start a battle then seconds later.... off goes the Persians about to be slaughtered by the mighty 300 Spartans.
There are no fast cut editing, shaky camera or stop motion technique, just long cut action sequences. Viewers can easily grasp all of the actions right before their eyes with normal to slow motion then back to normal speed frame technique to highlight the final blow. Complete with zoom in zoom out, PERFECT! Not a bit of an action left out. Totally satisfying.
The Spartan fought as a unit just like in team sport. Each spartan has its own position during battles and the technicality of doing defense using shields and attacking using their spears was perfectly executed. Such choreography was stunning like watching a beautiful ballet dance. All of these eye goodies while being blown away with surreal sound and musical scoring makes my heart stop beating.
This is based on the battle of Thermopylea so basically we already know the story. But then, the script was so sweet, poetic and masterfully delivered by the wonderful casts. Nothing to say about the visuals. Just refer to other reviews here and you'll get the idea. Go see it! This is the best movie for 2007 so far and probably the best movie till the year is over.