Simply amazing!

Rating: 10/10 (18 March 2007)

Let me first begin by addressing the criticisms that this movie has gotten. I've heard many attack the plot, saying that it is non-existent. Okay, nothing could be further from the truth. The story is there, you just have to know what to look for. 300 contains a beautifully epic story about honor, sacrifice and heroism. The characters give their lives for something greater than themselves; the fight for freedom, and the salvation of their people. This movie, by no means, possesses a plot line as well written as, say, The Shawshank Redemption, because, unlike that movie, this movie does not hinder on the story. Also, many people have attacked the historical imperfections in the film. Okay, it is based on a comic book, not the actual events. Plus, the point of the movie isn't to be historically accurate, taking all viewpoints into consideration, the point is the story of the 300 Spartans, and how they viewed everything. And what is this whole political aspect that everyone is going crazy over? Calling the film fascist and racist is absurd. The Persians were depicted as the enemy in this film, because they were the enemy! Persia, at this time, was set on world domination, and expanding their empire to the furthest corners of the world. To The Spartans, they were an invading force, and to them, the people the movie revolved around, Persia was their enemy.
Now, to talk directly about the film, the special effects were absolutely breath-taking. Never before have I seen such beauty in a film. Some of the scenes were so amazing it made me want to cry. If nothing else, this movie will win an Oscar for best cinematography. Also, The action scenes were absolutely brutal, I loved every second of the violence. This movie is like The Matrix on speed.
Basically, this was an amazing film, with an amazing storyline (whether or not you're intelligent enough to realize it), cutting-edge special effects, and enough action and violence to keep you on the edge of your seat, smiling from ear to ear.
300 is definitely a must-see. 11/10