A Masterpiece of Its' Own

Rating: 10/10 (14 March 2007)

In my many years of watching movies it is a rare thing for me to actually write a review. In fact I've only written one or two while I've been here on IMDb, but the reason behind that is simple; only the movies that reach me will ever get my attention, and "300" has.
I knew from the trailers I would like this movie. It's my kind of movie. An over-the-top action film that doesn't draw out boringly or stall the story, nor does it avert my eyes to more entertaining things. "300" is a movie worth watching no matter what anyone says. And now let me display my emotion by splitting my thoughts into categories. First off, let's start with the story.
Storyline: Yes, this is a predictable story that really doesn't sound that interesting since it's probably been done thousands of times before, but there is something many people overlook in sake of being "intelligently challenged". And that is HOW the story is told. Some times scripts can be weak or terrible, but the translation from words to images is something the director must do and I must give a "Ho!" to Zack for successfully telling the story of Frank Miller's adaptation.
The story here, though predictable, is told very well. It brings you into the battle and into each choice the soldiers make. It makes you feel that raw gritty emotion of pride and glory that booms from the speakers around you. And it hardly stalls itself. You are always zoomed into what is happening like you are actually there as everything flows together smoothly. The only thing that stalled to me, even though just a little bit, was the scene of the Queen and Theron as she submitted to his pleasure for sake of getting an audience. It was sort of unneeded, but it did develop a stronger distaste for the political bad guy and made his death that much sweeter. it also helped move the ending along so it was and wasn't needed if that makes any sense.
Overall, I give the storyline a 9/10.
Acting: And now we come to the acting. Overacted? Somewhat. But there weren't any terrible performances I saw. Some actors/actresses were weaker than others while Gerald and the soldiers played their characters well. I've read over half of the graphic novel myself and I must say Gerald nailed that character down as well as the others. It was mainly Lena's acting and maybe one or two of the lesser-known Spartans that were average or above.
Overall the acting was great in some parts while average in others, I give it a 7.5/10.
Graphics: What can I say? Those were some damn good graphics for a movie done mostly in green/blue screens and nothing looked too round or too blocky. The blood itself, even though CGI itself, created the comic book feel and was actually quite cool. It really created the atmosphere of the action and the graphic novel feel to a whole new level. This movie probably will change how film-makers do their films.
9.5/10
Action: I don't have say anything to let you know how much I enjoyed that action. Very stylized. Very violet. Very AWESOME! Even in the beginning I was screaming out "Ho!" with the soldiers as it really hyped me up. There was awesome kills after awesome kills and just mind-boggling kills that really made those Spartans look like bad-asses to the EXTREME. This mother ****er gets a 10/10.
Overall View: This movie is very loyal to the graphic novel, it is above average acted out, great graphics, great action, and great storytelling. Any flaws I saw are easily forgivable and forgettable. This movie is something any action or war fan should enjoy. Don't reference to LOTR or Gladiator. "300" is its' own ****ing masterpiece.
I give "300" a 10/10. I don't give two ****s what people think of that. You either like it or you don't.
Other things people should know: Anybody who bitches about historical accuracy must not be paying attention to the movie because excluding the weird creatures, rhinos, and the elephants, it was a lot more accurate than people think. It's just stupid and pathetic nit-picking. Don't go to this movie to learn something. Go to this movie to be entertained to the fullest. If you can't do that then I bet your as dry as my grandpa's a**.
And one other thing. **** Iranians who complain about this movie. I saw no relevance whatsoever.
Can I get a Ho??!!