Movie Review: 300

300

Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Dominic West, David Wenham, Vincent Regan

Director: Zack Snyder

Writer(s): Zack Snyder (Screenplay), Kurt Johnstad (Screenplay), Frank Miller (Novel)

Studio: Legendary Pictures (Warner Brothers)

Runtime: 117 minutes

Rated: R for graphic battle sequences throughout, some sexuality and nudity

Official UWF Score: 5 Stars

The Plot:
When the power hungry King Xerxes of Persia invades Greece with his massive army of over 100,000 to extend his vast slave empire, the brave King Leonidas brings his personal body guard army composed of 300 warriors to defend the passage of Thermopylae, the only way by land to reach Greece. Using unmatched courage and the great battle skill of his men, he defends Thermopylae until a treacherous Greek citizen tells King Xerxes a secret goat passage leading to the back of Leonidas's army. Meanwhile, his wife Queen Gorgo of Sparta tries to convince the council to send the Spartan army to fight against the Persians. This story is based off of the legendary battle, and is adapted through the mind of Frank Miller.

My Two Cents:
Just when you thought battle movies had reached as far as they could, 300 takes it to the next level. With new technology, 300 is able to create images of battle not seen before. Butler provides possibly the greatest battle role to date as Leonidas, delivering a fevered and passionate portrayal. The battle seens are incredible, the soundtrack is fantastic, the action non-stop. In my opinion, this is easily on the level of Braveheart and Gladiator. Amazing movie. A war classic.

Snowman