I just got back from seeing it, and it was pretty sweet. I thought that (SPOILER)Leonidas's death was a little extravagant, as he would have died much sooner from an arrowhead in the chest, but I suppose that's not much compared to the other distortions of reality. A good movie, all-in-all.
*delurk*
That was the best shamless two hours' worth of movie awesomeness I have had the pleasure to see in a long, long time. Completely devoid of plot and chock-full of beautiful violence, I would have absolutely no qualms with paying another 12 bucks to see it again.
By the way? Queen Gorgo = WINNER. And once you see the movie, you will know why.
*lurk mode once more*
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If a biopic or a movie based around a historic event but is inaccurate means a movie sucks, then Stanley Kubrick's 'Full Metal Jacket' is a terrible movie....and if you think this I have nothing further to discuss with you.
This movie is nothing more than a movie version of the comic book '300', which itself is inspired by the events of the Battle of Thermopylae.
Besides, the moment you saw (SPOILER)10 foot and 20 foot tall monsters the movie was over.
ps: I found it hilarious that even Elephants were toppled.
Holy crap you paid 12 bucks to see that movie?
Movie theators were I live only cost 5.25 USD to see a movie.. 3.75 USD if you come to an early showing...
Anyway this movie had no plot line what so ever. I would hate it, but I love its artistic style, and the violence oh yes the violence...
Children Of Men was just as good maybe better, but it was largely ignored, and hated...
Why would you watch a movie with a coherent plot? Why not watch a play, or something with intellectual merit?
There are VERY FEW good hollywood movies. In fact I'd wager there are virtually nil good movies (nowadays). Violence in Hollywood is non-existent for fear of lack of return on investments. Comedy is bested by stand-up. Drama is relegated to chick flick status. Cartoons and CGI are by virtue of either culture or marketting a concept only children appreciate.
I watch movies in the theater/cinema only if I know it will be worth my money, and they are few and far between. I'll give new franchaises a chance -- my only exception to the 'rule'.
I agree with you. I went into this movie purely because I just wanted to see something with a great art style.. nothing else. Because its so inaccurate with history, and it over glorifies the greeks. Especially the Spartans, and made the Persians out to be some immoral evil empire........ Though all Empires, and super powers are immoral evil empires... I mean point being said.. Some of the language in the film reminded me of the current arrogant atitude that American polticians have, and how they do things to screw its continuents over, and how they say fi you are against this then you are unamerican. It reminded me of a patriotic morallity boost that just made me sick to my stomach.
Children of Men was a great production. Though it didn't come out of Hollywood.
Check out Idiocracy also because after watching it. I started to think about how we act today(in America)
Yup, 12 bucks USD. On a good day, I might pay something between 7 and 10 bucks. That's how it is in San Francisco, though. Cost of Living is ridiculous, and that extends to entertainment. For an evening at the movies, I end up paying something approaching 30 bucks total including movie nachos and drink.
By the way? I LOVED Children of Men. The ending was a bit lacking, but by golly it was the journey that made it so sweet.
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lol I'm in oklahoma.... cost of living is cheaper .. Before moving here I was in Houston, and it was very very expensive, and wages didn't keep up......
Yea Children of Men was awesome. I loved how there wasn't a scene in the movie were the camera wasn't focussed on the main character.. The violence was realistic. I always argue with my floor mates telling them that warfare today is at its most brutal in human history. Then they go and use the whole arrow in your stomach gives you gangreen is more brutal..... Then I think to myself how outside the real world my floor mates are because After going to Iraq.. You can smell the charred bodies after a roadside bomb attack. YOu can see the gore, and blood. Being at OU I'm surprised they would say that seeing that there was a suicide bomber back in 2005.. But I suggested them to see Children of Men to get my point across lol..
Haha this is hella late and i watched it Saturday last week too. But i enjoyed it alot, and i agree with someone posting about how awesome the Queen was. I remember everyone was clapping and cheering her after she (SPOILER) killed that traitor that took advantage of her . Not to mention the Persian references i see in FFXI, and of course the action.
I didnt really quite mind the historical inaccuracies, thats just nitpicking really, you paid 10 bucks to watch this and i am going to enjoy it. Unlike Ghostrider <3
Cipher: You went to the Metreon to watch it right..? Only place i can think of with such insane prices.
I just saw this movie a couple of hours ago. It was great and followed the Gates of Fire book accurately. Though, I thought alot of things were over exaggerated for cinematic reasons like previously said. All in all, it was enjoyable if you like stylistic fight sequences and historical references.
A bisexual pride movie, how can I refuse? Well, having no money (saving for the meetup too) tends to force me not to bother. Yet.
I heard that you're not a man till you see this movie, even if you are 40 years old. But If it makes me a man I don't want to go see it. I mean I like being female.
It looks cool though hopefully i'll see it tomorrow.