Review of The 300 Spartans (1962) by Casey L — 10 Aug 2008
The futile yet inspiring stand of 300 Greek soldiers against the hugest army ever assembled in the ancient world inspired this typical example of Hollywood epic movie-making. King Leonidas of Sparta, prevented by political squabbling from sending his entire army to defend the narrow pass of Thermopylae, sets out with his personal bodyguard to fight off the ambitious Persian king, Xerxes.
Along the way are a pair of young lovers, scantily clad dancing girls, and treachery though a secret mountain path. The 300 Spartans, made in 1961, has an overstated cold war subtext--there's much talk of freedom vs.
slavery--and there are a few too many shots of armored men marching through the Greek countryside, but the historical conflict has a fundamentally stirring quality. This film is not really worth seeing.
Although this film was made in 1961, yes we all know that the special affects weren't as good in those times compared to our times but it still had some good fighting scenes in it. Not as good as the remake(300).
Good acting the the cast members. This film should of been made much better than this.
This review of The 300 Spartans (1962) was written by Casey L on 10 Aug 2008.
The 300 Spartans has generally received positive reviews.
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