Review of 300 (2007) by Gilbertkz . — 20 Nov 2013
Rarely does a movie meet every one of my greatest expectations. Sometimes the film exceeds them (The Fountain). Sometimes it disappoints, but not enough to make me unhappy (Snakes on a Plane). More often than not, my expectations are greeted with a big pile of disappointing shit (Superman Returns).
300, however, was exactly the action masterpiece I was hoping for. I had been pumped about this movie for so long, I was a little scared that it wouldn't be as good as I knew it could. No need to worry.
300 is a visual feast - the most testosterone filled film I've ever witnessed. The action/battle scenes are the best I've ever seen - Snyder's use of fast and slow motion made me jealous, for it's exactly the kind of filming style I always dreamed of adopting.
Move over Lord of the Rings - this flick has your war scenes beat. Story/character wise, the film does exactly what it needs to do - move everything along quickly to get to the bloodbath. Anyone looking for more than that is, quite frankly, a bit of a tart.
Honestly, people are being idiotic about this movie - if I hear one more person trash it for being "historically inaccurate" or "homoerotic", I'll probably shit a brick. I'd much rather see a film with no pretentions of "importance" and just wants to blow your mind, like 300, than a movie so fueled by being "serious and accurate" like, say, Gladiator, that it becomes a chore to watch.
This movie is pure adrenaline filled fun from beginning to end, and will most likely be the best film of the year. A masterpiece. See it as soon as possible.
This review of 300 (2007) was written by Gilbertkz . on 20 Nov 2013.
300 has generally received positive reviews.
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