Eerily makes violence seem into an art form

Rating: 7/10 (14 February 2007)

I just saw this at the premiere in Berlin. I was ecstatic before seeing this as I love Greek history and Myth as well as the graphic novel. If you are a fan of any of these you should like this movie.
The stormy scenery and lighting make the background appear to be paint (as in the comic) yet you feel as if you were standing there yourself. The Spartan method of fighting? A dance of bloodily efficient death. And the addition of Gorgo trying to rally more to the cause, and Leonidas' last words, added sympathy to these characters without robbing them of their stoic nature.
The only cons: Some added freaks in the Persian Camp one with sword arms, and something vile in the brothel, and the music at the very end made the moto lets fight to save our country and honor the dead scene look like a repeat of Bravehearts finale.
This earns 7/10 in my book.