THIS IS the second film about the battle in the pass at Thermopylae in August, 480 BC, when 300 Spartan troops led by their king Leonidas blocked the army of the Persian king Xerxes until a traitor showed a path to approach the Greeks from behind. In 1962 Italian...
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300: The IMAX Experience grosses $20 Million
[i]Movie Reaches $20 million Milestone Faster That Any Previous 2D IMAX DMR (R) Release [/i] IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that 300: The IMAX Experience has grossed more than $20 million worldwide since premiering on March 9, 2007. The...
300 – Movie Review (blog)
The Spartans discard imperfect babies, so that their armies are the strongest The Spartans are born to be soldiers The Spartans are taught never to retreat, never to surrender The Spartans don't take Prisoners The Spartans have descended from Hercules himself The...
‘300’ pumps up the testosterone
"Spartans, ready your breakfast and eat hearty ... for tonight, we dine in hell," Spartan King Leonidas growls to his band of fiercely sculpted warriors. This and a dozen other rallying calls litter the film "300," Director Zack Snyder's interpretation of Frank...
The Social Ramifications of ‘300’
Could the "collective dismemberment" of an entire Persian army put forth the wrong idea in these troubled times of ours? Or should "300" be taken in as any other action film? "WE DIDN'T MEAN TO OFFEND ANYONE!!!" Several weeks ago, shortly before the Easter holiday, I...
Movie review: Even with flaws, ‘300’ is fun
What better R-rated cinematic fodder than the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta, a culture dedicated to the mastery of warfare and the maxim of “better to die than surrender”? The new period picture “300” examines the battle of Thermopylae, a famous last stand that...
New technology can only take Hollywood so far
[i]Sensation name of game in supercharged Hollywood[/i] Aldous Huxley's 1932 novel "Brave New World" imagined a zonked-out future where audiences flocked to entertainment known as "the feelies," a futuristic take on the movies in which sight and sound were augmented...
300 – THIS IS SPARTA!
I'm not usually such a huge fan of violent films. Ok, maybe I am, but I don't generally seek them out because they're violent. I want to see realism, and if there's violence then it'd better be pretty realistic too. No cutting away lest we see something icky. So I...
300 – THIS IS SPARTA!
I'm not usually such a huge fan of violent films. Ok, maybe I am, but I don't generally seek them out because they're violent. I want to see realism, and if there's violence then it'd better be pretty realistic too. No cutting away lest we see something icky. So I...
300 – THIS IS SPARTA!
I'm not usually such a huge fan of violent films. Ok, maybe I am, but I don't generally seek them out because they're violent. I want to see realism, and if there's violence then it'd better be pretty realistic too. No cutting away lest we see something icky. So I...
300 vs. Shooter
I just realized as I typed that title that you might be expecting now that this piece will be about who I would think would win in a fight, the 300 men of the Spartan army or Marky Mark Walhberg’s titular hero, Shooter. That isn’t what this is going to be at all...
Ridiculous War Cry!!!
Went to see 300 last night with Pop. It was good to spend some time with my old man - we don't do it often enough which is a cause of considerable guilt on my part. Dad and I share a similar interest in jingoistic epics like Gladiator et al, and I was tempted by some...
300 — A Real Tribute
I must say, 300 is the best movie I have ever seen in my life. From the background depiction to the battle scenes, simply amazing. I give it 10/10. The acting was amazing too. Gerard Butler as King Leonidas, Lena Headey as Queen Gorgo, Michael Fassbender as Stelios,...
300: Quick Review — Australia
Director: Zack Snyder (Dawn Of The Dead) Story: Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" concerns the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians. What I Liked About it: * Visually, its one of the greatest...
Film Review: 300
Greek legend melds with the fantastical imagination of comic book writer Frank Miller as his epic novel comes ferociously to life in 300, a retelling of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which 300 valiant Spartan’s fought to the death against a massive Persian...
Zak Snyder on 300: March to Glory (PSP)
[b]Blockbuster film's director briefly waxes on licensed titles, a potential "Watchmen" game, and what he's playing.[/b] Ancient Greece is all the rage these days. From God of War's well-received sequel to 300 racking up big box office numbers, the land of olives and...
“300″: Fitness Craze?
Ever since “300″ has hit theatres it has been extremely difficult for me to not randomly yell out “Sparta!!!” or pretend that I’m attacking people. I’ve even considered asking for a cape, spear and shield for my birthday. One thing that has definitely not left my mind...
Is 300’s Triumph Bad News for Malta?
"300" which debuts this week in local cinemas tells the story of the Battle of Thermopylae in 480BC, when 300 Spartan soldiers mounted a suicide mission against the vast Persian army to buy time for Greek forces. The film is close to $200 million in the US box office...
Around the World Roundup: ‘300’ Resurrected
At the foreign weekend box office which was delayed due to the Easter holiday, 300 edged out Mr. Bean's Holiday with $31.9 million from 61 countries, lifting its total to $175.6 million. Two key openings bolstered business: In Germany, the computer-generated battle...
“300 illustrates Graphic Account of Grecian Warfare
Film Glories in Spartan Warfare. The recent adaption of the graphic novel Media Credit: courtesy of Warner Brothers Pictures The recent adaption of the graphic novel "300" has proven to be a violent sucess. The film recreates the epic battle of Thermopaylae as...
Spartans Versus Persians and the Debut of Gerard Butler’s Nekkid’ Ass!
If you haven't seen 300 yet, you should drop what you're doing, call Mr. Moviephone, go get tickets, or whatever it is you do, and go see it. Do not pass Go, do not collect $200. This movie kicks ass on so many levels, it's hard to decide where to begin. First, a bit...
300: Dir. Zack Snyder (Warner Bros, 2007)
It’s been now scientifically proven: on the index of manliness, Spartans rate at ten; just above ninjas, pirates, Vikings, and lumberjacks, combined. Need some convincing? See 300, the latest in Frank Miller graphic-novel-to-film adaptations. The film is a stylish...
Graphic the word
It's only an eye: In a film in which many limbs - and heads- get severed, David Wenham, in 300 is able to assure his king his remaining eye works fine. WHAT were once known as comic books but are now pretentiously known as graphic novels are the source for new movie...
300 Makes a Killing in Australia
Gruesome sword-and-sandals epic "300" has made a killing at the Australian box office, taking in more than AUD$5 million in its opening weekend. Zack Snyder's adaptation of Frank Miller's graphic novel about the Battle of Thermopylae earned almost twice as much as...
‘300’ edges ‘Bean’ to regain No. 1
[b]Both films lead robust Easter holiday b.o. weekend overseas. [/b] In an Easter weekend battle for the children and family audiences, two diverse choices had the most appeal with overseas moviegoers, as the super-violent "300" and the slapstick comedy "Mr. Bean's...