Frank Miller's epic graphic novel comes to life in Philippine theaters today. 300 is the story of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. The Spartans were born and bred warriors who took pride in being free men. Their courage and strength are put to the ultimate test when they must face an army of millions.
Review:
The battle scenes are nothing short of spectacular and the plot is so tightly woven that there is never a dull moment. The sepia and earth tones used predominantly in the film contribute to the grittiness of the movie, making one think of the graphic novel on which it is based. A word of warning though: the movie is violent and contains some brief nudity. Definitely not a movie for kids.
Stars Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Dominic West, Rodrigo Santoro
