Great cinematography, fantastic performances.

Rating: 8/10 (25 March 2007)

"300" is a fantastic film and stays true to its graphic novel roots. Excellent performances are turned in by all the actors and actresses in the film, which clearly has brilliant directing. Still one can't quite be rid of the nagging expectation of the words "Dolce & Gabanna" appearing in the bottom corner of the screen. The whole film did smack slightly of a perfume advert, but this is not nessescarily a bad thing. The much advertised gore did not appear real as it simply flew through the air then disappeared before hitting the ground or physical other physical objects. On an emotional level, the film lacked conviction, almost keeping the audience at arms length, which was a shame. Overall, a rip-roaring graphic novel remake. All round fun if you're into semi-naked, muscle-bound men jumping on each other. And then stabbing each other to death, obviously...