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2007·117 min·Released

300

“Prepare for glory!”

Action
Adventure
War

A story very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians.

7.2(14,843 votes)

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Cast & Crew

Gerard Butler

Gerard Butler

King Leonidas

Lena Headey

Lena Headey

Gorgo

Dominic West

Dominic West

Theron

David Wenham

David Wenham

Dilios/Narrator

Vincent Regan

Vincent Regan

Captain

Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender

Stelios

Tom Wisdom

Tom Wisdom

Astinos

Andrew Pleavin

Andrew Pleavin

Daxos

Andrew Tiernan

Andrew Tiernan

Ephialtes

Rodrigo Santoro

Rodrigo Santoro

Xerxes

Giovani Cimmino

Giovani Cimmino

Pleistarchos

Stephen McHattie

Stephen McHattie

Loyalist

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CRCulver

Written on 9/9/2018

<i>300</i>, the 2007 story of the three hundred Spartans who held off a massive Persian offensive in Ancient Greece, proved a disappointing film. In spite of my Classics degree, I won't complain about the divergences from recorded fact. The film is clearly meant to be a fantasy on historical themes instead of a faithful account of the event. Rather, what irked me was the hammy dialogue. There were the tropes of recent Hollywood battle scenes: warriors on the good guys' side defending themselves with little exertion as they trade silly quips about how they've got each other's backs. A queen gives an address to a council that is all melodrama -- are we back in George Lucas' "Star Wars" prequels? Having enjoyed <i>Sin City</i>, a film with a similar green screen approach, I thought that <i>300</i> would be enjoyable on the basis of its special effects, but alas it wasn't. For one, the cinematography is claustrophobic. All outdoor scenes but one were filmed with a green screen, and the digital backdrops add no depth. Even when supposedly standing on the Greek coast under a big sky, everyone seems like they are just standing around in a fairly small room. Also, the fight scenes seem more primitive than considering that this film followed years after <i>The Matrix Reloaded</i>. The little I can recommend <i>300</i> for is the variety of demonic monsters and exotic costumed assassins that fill the Persian army. As I said, this is a fantasy on historical themes, and the additions are often interesting. Still, I had a hard time sitting through the whole film.

Gimly

Written on 10/4/2018

Leather underwear and a cape is honestly such a Look™. _300_ cops a lot of flak for being all style and no substance, and I'm not gonna stand here and lie to you by refuting that. What I will say however, is that style over substance does not inherently make a movie bad. _300_ is a lot of fun, you get what's going on, and there's some genuine rewatch value. Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time.

JPV852

Written on 9/29/2020

Only the third time seeing this one, first time was in the theaters and then I think on DVD. Didn't care a whole lot in either viewing. So with the 4K being released, decided enough time had passed to give it another shot and... it was okay, a bit too stylized for my taste (and yes I know that's Snyder's thing) and lacks the emotional impact Snyder was going for, but there are some bad ass moments, including just Gerard Butler's overall performance, but didn't really do much for me otherwise. Probably my least favorite of Snyder's movies, though haven't watched Sucker Punch in a long time. 3.0/5

Rob

Written on 5/6/2023

A mesmerizing visual style to this movie. An epic adventure everyone should watch. A Greek myth on the big screen. Yes thankyou!

Media

This Is Where We Fight

This Is Where We Fight

This Is Sparta!

This Is Sparta!

A Glimpse from the Set: Making 300 the Movie

A Glimpse from the Set: Making 300 the Movie

To the Hot Gates: The 300 Battleground

To the Hot Gates: The 300 Battleground

Adapting the Graphic Novel: Spartan Culture & Spartan Training

Adapting the Graphic Novel: Spartan Culture & Spartan Training

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