9 over all

Rating: 9/10 (29 March 2007)

The film is great, I haven't seen such a good film in a while. The only problem I think, is that it shouldn't have been in English, Greek or Latin maybe, it would've been best. (like Apocalypto) The actors are quiet good, and also the special effects are great. The best special effect is the one with the cloud of arrows :). Have fun watching the movie, you must understand that it provides us with a great legend, the legend of the spartan's, their believes, their culture, the way they raised their young. I gave the movie a 9 not because it's not worthy of a 10, it's just that it would be better not in English. :) The story is about king Leonidas and his 300 spartan that fought to the death in the ancient battle of Termopile. The bravery and courage of Leonidas and his men is visible through the movie. The are also some aspects of politics and treason. The women, especially the queen is well characterized as strong and determined as their husbands to do anything for their country, for their water and earth. The women of Sparta are almost equal to men because they are the ones who bring to life real men (spartan men). The only thing mothers , wives etc (women) tell to their men before the battle is to come back with their shield or on it. Feelings of love are only felt not shown.