Stupid, but fun

Rating: 7/10 (12 March 2007)

OK, when I first saw the trailer/commercials for this movie, I had no idea what it was about. It just showed a bunch of muscled dudes fighting each other, some monsters, and a pretty cool visual look. When I found out it was about a comic book based on a historical event, and by the same guy who did "Sin City" I thought "Ok, looks pretty entertaining." Now I was one of the few people who didn't like Sin City. While the style was cool, something about the story and characters didn't do it for me. As the commercials kept coming on TV, I knew this was going to be an over-the-top action flick. I always chuckle inside when the main character would yell in the trailer "THIS IS SPARTA!" It was very silly to me. So, I guess what I'm saying is leave your brain on the doorstep when going to see this movie. It is not meant to educate you about the actual battle of Sparta vs. Persia. I doubt that any parallels between this movie and the current situation in Iraq was in mind when they made it. You've seen this movie before (Braveheart, The Alamo, anything where the protagonists are against unsurmountable odds), but enjoy it for its unique style and look.