Md0ggyd0g Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 It's 2:49 in the morning as I write this, I just got back from the 12:01 showing. I have school tomarrow, I'm going in late; and it was so worth it. Everything about it was amazing. I liked how there weren't any huge actors so you'd relate it to a previous film. I loved the effects. I loved the comradery amongst the men. I loved the entire ideal that few can stand up for what is right. Plus the end was great. I'm not trying to spoil anything, so I'll leave it at that. But it's a must see. However it's not a date movie. Seriously, if you can keep your eyes off this movie for your date you most likely have some issues. So how many of you have seen it? Thoughts? I think release int eh UK is the 23rd, so for now this is mostly US people I guess. Link to post Share on other sites
RedScare Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 I watched it last week. I love Wondercon. Link to post Share on other sites
GuzziHero Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 I want to watch this. I am, however, disappointed at the omission of the Thespians, Thebans, Arcadians and other Greek warriors who also fought and died bravely in that battle. If they can spend that much on effects, surely that can spend money to CG in a few allies as well. Misleading history is defamation of history Link to post Share on other sites
amateurstuntman Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Misleading history is defamation of history <{POST_SNAPBACK}> U571 Case closed. Stunt Link to post Share on other sites
Holmes Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Misleading history is defamation of history <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Notice that this is the artistic and dramatic take on what happened, not what actually happened. Link to post Share on other sites
maximus Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 yea whereas u571 was just insulting Link to post Share on other sites
Curious Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Watched the trailer for this when I went to see "Hot Fuzz" Mymy.... I REALLY cant wait to go and see this film! Im going to stop reading this thread for fear of spoilers. Dom Link to post Share on other sites
Fuser Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Aw I can't wait. I was going to drive to NYC to see it in an IMAX, but I might just watch it tonight or tomorrow and then again in the city. It sounds sooo good, and all of my friends and I have been waiting to see it for so long. If we pass each other in the hall and someone yells, "This is madness!" you have to yell, "This is Sparta!" Obsessed. Link to post Share on other sites
Azulsky Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Guzzi Hero, this is not a historically based movie. It is a movie of a graphic novel that was based on historical event. A historical event that was inflated by Herodotus when he wrote his account of the battle. Link to post Share on other sites
Kush88 Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Notice that this is the artistic and dramatic take on what happened, not what actually happened. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I really like ancient history and I have to agree that this is not nearly as accurate as I would like it to be, but besides that...theeffectslooksortakindacool... Link to post Share on other sites
master_titled Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 the end was great. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> lol everyone dies at the end. It's history... Link to post Share on other sites
casey_cole Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Hell. Foo' Looks like a great film - I really want to see it now. CC Link to post Share on other sites
Desolation mkII Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 I would like to go and see it but I am off to see all 3 Lord of the Rings films in a row at the cinema on Saturday night/Sunday morning. then on sunday evening I am off to see Letters from Iwo Jima. I will probably have had enough of the cinema by that point. Link to post Share on other sites
Md0ggyd0g Posted March 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 lol everyone dies at the end. It's history... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's not the end of the battle (that's a little depressing actually), but I'm talking the end of the movie where they guy says to the effect of "That's what 300 spartans could do, no we are 10,000 and 25,000 athenian allies" And it's not historically totally accurate, it's not supposed to be. Whoever mentioned the graphic novel was correct, it follows that as opposed to history. For example the person who sold them out was a man to crippled to fight, as opposed to a trader. Though the well incident was true, along with a few other notables. It's only a $60million movie as well. Somewhat small for how much I'm sure it's going to make. And 100% was shot in front of blue/green screens. I personally looked up the movie itself, and the surrounding battles (including the battle of Thermopalyae). backround (makes the movie even better) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Thermopylae http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/300_(film) Link to post Share on other sites
Lithium Jack Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/8352/le...ininglocjw4.jpg <{POST_SNAPBACK}> "Hello? I'd like to make a reservation for 300 please..." Link to post Share on other sites
casey_cole Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 CC Link to post Share on other sites
Kush88 Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 "Hello? I'd like to make a reservation for 300 please..." <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Loving it Link to post Share on other sites
0nslaught Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 going to watch it tomorrow, ON IMAX!. and yes, as most of you said it isnt realistic. but this movie is based on the comic that Frank miller wrote, not the actual battle of Thermopylae Link to post Share on other sites
Lithium Jack Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 going to watch it tomorrow, ON IMAX!. and yes, as most of you said it isnt realistic. but this movie is based on the comic that Frank miller wrote, not the actual battle of Thermopylae <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Gee really? Link to post Share on other sites
Qhs Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Just got back from watching this. OMGBBQWTFBESTACTIONMOVIEEVER! I don't give a rat's *albatross* who says this is not history. It's Hollywood, they make history interesting. Oh and don't be a pirate this time, This is well worth the $8 or so dollars. Link to post Share on other sites
evilliboba Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 I'm too damn busy this weekend to see it... Today everything is sold out. I have to be pit-crew for my dad on Saturday. He drives a race car. Sunday I have a skirmish. Do I cut out airsoft to see this movie? No, no... Need to de-stress, need to shoot someone. Link to post Share on other sites
HeuteGegangen Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Just saw it on IMAX, f*cking awesome. It probably won't win any awards aside from technical ones, but the cinematography and art direction were phenomenal. Did I mention what a f*cking cool movie it was? Link to post Share on other sites
Qhs Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Do I cut out airsoft to see this movie? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Trust me, the fighting scenes in this movie will make your stress disappear INSTANTANEOUSLY! It will make you go OMG. Link to post Share on other sites
0nslaught Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Gee really? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> YA RLY! Link to post Share on other sites
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