Artfully done? Yes. Worthy of a top 250 ranking? Certainly not.

Rating: 5/10 (16 March 2007)

I will give credit where it is due; Zack Snyder has presented us with a film that is an artistic masterpiece. It's a visual wonder and would be worth watching just for that (the scene with the Oracle is particularly memorable). The acting is fair, sometimes even rather good, and the narrative style really gives the movie that comic book feel.
With that said, however, 300 can be found lacking in just about everything else. The content was less than appealing and some nasty political parallels pop up here and there, even if one isn't looking for them.
300 may be a feast for the eyes, but that's about it. Save your money and wait for the movie to come out on DVD.