Good movie, but more of a "guys movie" than for women

Rating: 8/10 (16 March 2007)

I went with my male roommate to see "300 last weekend. Judging from the enthusiastic comments by the men around me, they all really got into this film. I am female and I did enjoy the film, it's just that I think it's more of a "guys movie" than a "girls movie" meaning men will enjoy it more than women. Although I did enjoy seeing the lack of armor on the men, save for the helmets and shields, and the six- and twelve-packs being paraded around! The movie is about courage in the face of overwhelming odds. Both the characters of King Leonidas and Queen Gorgo were admirable and appealing. Gerard Butler and Lena Headey performed wonderfully in their roles as King and Queen. She was a strong female character, one of the few women featured in the movie.
Overall, I liked it, it's just that I think men will like it more.