300 Spartans battle the Persian masses

Rating: 10/10 (1 April 2007)

I absolutely loved this film, the cinematography was superb, the acting excellent. Based on a graphic novel, it portrays the last stand as such of 300 Spartan warriors together with about 700 thespians in their attempt to prevent Xerces from subsuming Sparta into his empire. King Leonidas, superbly portrayed by Gerard Butler, leads the way as he assembles his finest warriors for the Battle of Thermopylae. The lead up is slow but detailed in setting the scene, but unlike some other films it isn't enough to deter you from sticking with the plot. The battle scenes are awesome, shot in slow motion to emphasise the brutality of the bloodshed, the effects supporting the scenes are first class and I found myself glued this film, if not mesmerised. It portrays the camaraderie of the Spartans superbly and leaves you following their every move, thrust, parry and ultimately death and sucks you in. Highly recommended, brilliantly acted, superbly shot, a definite 10/10