300
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“300”
By: Michael Pickowicz
A few weeks ago, I mentioned some movies can succeed with minimal plot and meaningless dialog as long as the action is well thought out and entertaining. The movie “300” may be one of the best examples of that theory truth, as it offers some of the biggest thrills you can find in a theater now.
“300” is a pure action movie, through and through. The movie is based on a graphic novel by the same name, written by Frank Miller of “Sin City” fame. The basic plot of the movie is that the country of Persia is threatening to take over Sparta. Unfortunately, for Persia, the Spartan king, Leonidas, isn’t about to let that happen. When the king is denied by the wise men to wage a full war against the Persians, Leonidas, illegally, takes 300 of his best men to try and stop the Persian evasion.
The heart and soul of this movie revolves around the endless amounts of battles the Spartans encounter. I personally found them to be perfectly choreographed, always keeping me on the edge of my seat in awe at all the gore that was unfolding before me. The many different tactics and weapons used in battle keep the movie from being tedious and repetitive. I also fond the enemies in the movie to be creative and well made up; each scene bringing on a new foe with their own unique skills.
One of the most important aspects of “300” is the way it was made to look. The dull colors, which the movie boasts, give an old, ancient feeling that “300” is trying to portray. What impressed me even more was how they were able to make the movie look of a graphic novel. While watching, I could almost visualize the drawn out pictures that the movie was inspired by.
While the battles in the movie are exhilarating, other aspects of the movie seem to be lacking. One example would be the dialog. For the most part, the dialog is laughably bad and pretty predictable from a movie of this sort. Also, while the plot does a good enough job stringing the multiple battles together, it’s not the deep or thought provoking in a way.
While “300” may not be the most intelligent movie out there, it makes up for it by delivering unbelievable battles that will have you glued to the screen. If you’re looking for a movie that offers pure action and willing to forgive a few bits of dialog, this movie is a must see. That being said, this isn’t for those with weak stomach. “300” gives the audience all the blood, guts, sex, abs and gore they could ever dream of in a 120 minute period. “300” earns 4 Bulldogs out of 5.
“300”
By: Michael Pickowicz
A few weeks ago, I mentioned some movies can succeed with minimal plot and meaningless dialog as long as the action is well thought out and entertaining. The movie “300” may be one of the best examples of that theory truth, as it offers some of the biggest thrills you can find in a theater now.
“300” is a pure action movie, through and through. The movie is based on a graphic novel by the same name, written by Frank Miller of “Sin City” fame. The basic plot of the movie is that the country of Persia is threatening to take over Sparta. Unfortunately, for Persia, the Spartan king, Leonidas, isn’t about to let that happen. When the king is denied by the wise men to wage a full war against the Persians, Leonidas, illegally, takes 300 of his best men to try and stop the Persian evasion.
The heart and soul of this movie revolves around the endless amounts of battles the Spartans encounter. I personally found them to be perfectly choreographed, always keeping me on the edge of my seat in awe at all the gore that was unfolding before me. The many different tactics and weapons used in battle keep the movie from being tedious and repetitive. I also fond the enemies in the movie to be creative and well made up; each scene bringing on a new foe with their own unique skills.
One of the most important aspects of “300” is the way it was made to look. The dull colors, which the movie boasts, give an old, ancient feeling that “300” is trying to portray. What impressed me even more was how they were able to make the movie look of a graphic novel. While watching, I could almost visualize the drawn out pictures that the movie was inspired by.
While the battles in the movie are exhilarating, other aspects of the movie seem to be lacking. One example would be the dialog. For the most part, the dialog is laughably bad and pretty predictable from a movie of this sort. Also, while the plot does a good enough job stringing the multiple battles together, it’s not the deep or thought provoking in a way.
While “300” may not be the most intelligent movie out there, it makes up for it by delivering unbelievable battles that will have you glued to the screen. If you’re looking for a movie that offers pure action and willing to forgive a few bits of dialog, this movie is a must see. That being said, this isn’t for those with weak stomach. “300” gives the audience all the blood, guts, sex, abs and gore they could ever dream of in a 120 minute period. “300” earns 4 Bulldogs out of 5.
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