Just OK

Rating: 6/10 (5 August 2007)

I was taught by my history professor to never praise Sparta, but the Athenians instead. Sparta's militaristic, autocratic and closed society hurt growth more than it helped. I kept this in mind. I found the military strategy, planing and organization of the film excellent. CGI was way too much making the film like a comic book. Persia grew from the growth of other societies and won by scale according to the movie. I did not understand the king's denial when the deal was offered for Sparta to keep its own land and expand in exchange for use of services like their army. I guess there is a need for politicians. Gladiator, Troy, and Alexiader were better movies in different ways. There was a need to show more of the drudgery of Spartan life in the movie. Not a bad movie! 6 out of 10