Brilliant in more ways than one

Rating: 10/10 (11 March 2007)

300 sets a new standard for movies of its kind. Following the true story of the 300 Spartans who fought the entire Persian army. Although the movie certainly exaggerates some of the details, it does portray a factual depiction of the Spartan warriors raised to fight to the death. The movie is a perfect combination of history, fantasy, action, and drama. Combining epic battle scenes with sensual romances the movie does not provide a dull moment. War cries, poetic soliloquies, and some fantastic one liners are all used to give the sharp-tongued Spartans a modern smart-aleck tone while keeping the feel of the beautiful language of classic Greek epics. The unique, dark, exaggerated look of the film works well with both the intense, graphic battles and the more quiet, heartfelt scenes. The look of the film is a perfect fit for the writing and acting that force anyone watching to feel the raw emotion throughout the whole movie. You will not be disappointed by the hype this movies been given. You will feel with the characters, and begging for more you'll be reluctant to leave when the movie ends.