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By affleck on 19th Mar 2007

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Starring Actor/Actress	Gerard Butler
Where Did You See It?	Cinema
Value for money	10/10
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I was very eager to see this film, mainly due to the fact that I loved Sin City. Not just the film or the stories but the way it looked, the way they transformed the graphic novels and put them on to the big screen.
Like Sin City, 300 is taken from one of Frank Miller's graphic novels which in turn was inspired by the film "The 300 Spartans." It is a grown up film for grown ups, it doesn't pull any punches; from the start you are treated to a story of brutality, tradition, honour and down right violence, all in the best possible taste.
It starts with a boy, a Spartan boy (there is a difference) who is taught to fight from the moment he can stand; as he grows he is initiated into a world of pain and violence until he can rightfully take his place in the Spartan Army.
A messenger turns up in the city of Sparta and requests a meeting with the King. King Leonidas then listens while he is told of an army so great and victorious that without his cooperation will destroy Sparta and all of Greece.
Leonidas does not take this kindly and refuses to cooperate; much to the disdain of the towns' politicians (apparently they were just as bad that long ago). He asks the City Ephors if he can take his army to meet these forces at a geographically strategic point so the enemies' numbers are nullified.
As this action would be taken in the middle of a Spartan festival (where traditionally men are not allowed to take up arms) and the fact that they have been bribed by a wealthier benefactor, the Ephors refuse.
Leonidas is disappointed but not dissuaded and takes 300 of his best men (with heirs) for a stroll. He is joined by allies at the coast where he will meet Xerxes army. As the armies approach the they are asked to put down their swords and shields, Leonidas replies "come and get them."
The film then moves into one of the most fascinating and brilliantly filmed battle sequences ever put on the big screen, if they used the same techniques during the filming of The Return of the King they would have given it 2 Oscars.
Although Leonidas and his men are betrayed and finally defeated, their efforts are not invade and spur the whole of Greece to stand up to Xerxes.
This film for me is a must see film for everyone who sees a movie and not just likes the story or a particular actor but sees the effort of the Director, the special effects, graphic designers, the script writers who have turned this graphic novel into, in my opinion, one of the best pieces of cinematic "eye candy" in recent years.
I loved this film and will be paying to see it again, only so I can watch with my mouth closed this time instead of catching flies.
"Brilliant"

Total Respect: +4