Visually beautiful, wonderfully acted film.

Rating: 10/10 (24 March 2007)

This film is a visual feast for the eyes. Gerard Butler is superb as King Leonidas. The courage of the characters, their strength, and their message gave the film its integrity. The choreographed fight scenes and the special effects were a pleasure to watch -- due to the "artistic" vision of Zach Snyder. These graphic scenes did not have the disturbing factor that most war movies carry with them, because they had a heightened sense of visual artistry, making reality, fantasy, which cleverly softened the effect of the violence. The art direction and lighting were impeccable. I did not expect this film to be so beautiful. It is haunting. A film you will not soon forget. Zack Snyder did a wonderful job.