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300 (DVD, 2007, Full Frame)
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Leading Role: Gerard Butler,Lena Headey,Vincent Regan
Director: Zack Snyder
Rating: Rated R
Release Date: Jul 2007
Format: DVD
Additional Info: Full Frame
UPC: 012569736634
Product ID: EPID60351194
Description: Based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, 300 takes over the screen like an invading horde. With all the gushing blood of a horror movie and the scope of a classic epic, the second film from Zack Snyder (who helmed the ...
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300 - FORGET CHICK FLICKS! THIS IS FOR US REAL MEN!!Review created: 05/25/07
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21 of 28 people found this review helpful.
I thought this movie was great. Only after I watched it did I learn it was a lot of green screen. The movie is obviously violent but there was not any unnessasary gore in my opinon, just the reality of what happens during this type of confilict. After watching the movie I learned that it was pretty historicly accurate with the exception of downplaying the help of other greek allies. If theres is such thing as a chick flick then this is a man movie :
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Thank you for voting. If your vote meets our Outstanding Historical Tale With Graphic Novel Flair !!Review created: 07/28/07(updated 07/28/07)
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9 of 9 people found this review helpful.
"300" captures the hyper-stylized look and peculiar sensibility of Graphic Novels on film., that has eluded many a talented director.
Along with British Graphic Novelist Alan Moore ("From Hell", "V for Vendetta"), Frank Miller is regarded as one of the masters of the genre. His Gothic, camp-free revamp of DC Comics' mainstay "Batman", "The Dark Knight Returns", provided the brooding template for Tim Burton's "Batman" (1989). And, in 2005, Miller found a kindred pulp spirit in Robert Rodriguez, who partnered with him to co-direct "Sin City", a smashing adaptation of Miller's noir-esque triptych, shot almost entirely on green screen to render the graphic novel's shadowy, chiaroscuro visuals with exacting fidelity.
Now director Zach Snyder ("Dawn of the Dead") takes a similar digital approach to Miller's "300", albeit on a much grander and technically more ambitious scale, to transport the viewer to the ancient, corpse-strewn 'Battle of Thermopylae', circa 480 BC, when 300 Spartan Warriors fought thousands of invading Persian soldiers. A True Tale of Bravery from Greek History.
Miller's quasi-mythic retelling of the Spartans bravely facing their "beautiful death" against the Persians is a bold and wildly imaginative example of the graphic novel at its creative height.
Co-written by Snyder, Kurt Johnstad, and Michael B. Gordon, the movie is narrated by the Spartan Warrior/storyteller Dilios (David Wenham), who introduces us to the legendary Spartan Ruler, King Leonidas (Gerard Butler). Per the Spartan Code of Honor, Leonidas has trained to be a fearless warrior since childhood. Renowned throughout the ancient world for their extraordinary valor and loyalty, the Spartans have long repulsed would-be conquerors, but they have never faced as intimidating or ruthless an army as the Persian hordes, commanded by the giant Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro).
Despite the looming threat by the Persians, the Spartan Council refuses to give Leonidas permission to lead the Spartan Army into battle. Undaunted, he nonetheless bids farewell to his devoted wife, Gorgo (Lena Headey), and young son to face the Persians head-on, backed by an all-volunteer army of 300 Spartan Warriors. With his trusted advisors Dilios and the Captain (Vincent Regan) at his side, Leonidas prepares to unleash hell against the Persians at the Hot Gates of Thermopylae — a treacherous, seaside pass on the Aegean Sea, where they're prepared to fight to the death in defense of Sparta.
This film is so intensly stylized; presented in such unrelenting Graphic Noel noir., history never seemed so enthralling !!
SEE THIS !!!! It has the guaranteed inability to fail you !!!! Wildly entertaining while revealing such a Heroic True Story !!!!
Along with British Graphic Novelist Alan Moore ("From Hell", "V for Vendetta"), Frank Miller is regarded as one of the masters of the genre. His Gothic, camp-free revamp of DC Comics' mainstay "Batman", "The Dark Knight Returns", provided the brooding template for Tim Burton's "Batman" (1989). And, in 2005, Miller found a kindred pulp spirit in Robert Rodriguez, who partnered with him to co-direct "Sin City", a smashing adaptation of Miller's noir-esque triptych, shot almost entirely on green screen to render the graphic novel's shadowy, chiaroscuro visuals with exacting fidelity.
Now director Zach Snyder ("Dawn of the Dead") takes a similar digital approach to Miller's "300", albeit on a much grander and technically more ambitious scale, to transport the viewer to the ancient, corpse-strewn 'Battle of Thermopylae', circa 480 BC, when 300 Spartan Warriors fought thousands of invading Persian soldiers. A True Tale of Bravery from Greek History.
Miller's quasi-mythic retelling of the Spartans bravely facing their "beautiful death" against the Persians is a bold and wildly imaginative example of the graphic novel at its creative height.
Co-written by Snyder, Kurt Johnstad, and Michael B. Gordon, the movie is narrated by the Spartan Warrior/storyteller Dilios (David Wenham), who introduces us to the legendary Spartan Ruler, King Leonidas (Gerard Butler). Per the Spartan Code of Honor, Leonidas has trained to be a fearless warrior since childhood. Renowned throughout the ancient world for their extraordinary valor and loyalty, the Spartans have long repulsed would-be conquerors, but they have never faced as intimidating or ruthless an army as the Persian hordes, commanded by the giant Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro).
Despite the looming threat by the Persians, the Spartan Council refuses to give Leonidas permission to lead the Spartan Army into battle. Undaunted, he nonetheless bids farewell to his devoted wife, Gorgo (Lena Headey), and young son to face the Persians head-on, backed by an all-volunteer army of 300 Spartan Warriors. With his trusted advisors Dilios and the Captain (Vincent Regan) at his side, Leonidas prepares to unleash hell against the Persians at the Hot Gates of Thermopylae — a treacherous, seaside pass on the Aegean Sea, where they're prepared to fight to the death in defense of Sparta.
This film is so intensly stylized; presented in such unrelenting Graphic Noel noir., history never seemed so enthralling !!
SEE THIS !!!! It has the guaranteed inability to fail you !!!! Wildly entertaining while revealing such a Heroic True Story !!!!
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Ah, to be male in Ancient Greece...Review created: 11/07/07
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4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
"300" is a testosterone-driven fantasy in which all men are fearless warriors, driven by the need for battle and bloodshed. War is depicted as gloriously as any geek loner-type could hope for, with every soldier being the epitome of strength, courage, and physical brute force. Emotional bonding, sensitivity, and compassion don't even come into play; these men were trained to be ruthless killing machines, all in the name of preserving the glory of Sparta. This would no doubt be a ridiculous film if the story were presented in a straightforward, mainstream way. But straightforward and mainstream, "300" is not; this is pure, hard-driving escapism, from the frenetic battle sequences to the elaborate special effects to the over the top performances. In this sense, it's absolutely brilliant.
And it gets even better. Every shot, every setting, and every event is accentuated by a look so stylized that it's practically a living duplicate of Frank Miller's original graphic novel. This was achieved through computer-generated imagery, which was responsible for creating most of the film's locations. Bluescreen technology--also utilized for another incredible Miller adaptation, 2005's "Sin City"--made for a majority of the sets, leaving very little for the actors to actually work with. I can only imagine the effort that went into post-production, the endless hours of crafting landscapes, characters, and special effects all with the click of a mouse. The work paid off; the end product is an effectively heightened reinterpretation of reality, a kind of living illustration that transcends any sense of time or place. It's the perfect look for war story of this caliber, something so grandiose and overplayed that you can't get enough.
The film is narrated by Dilios (David Wenham), a Spartan soldier with a hard-edged masculinity that shines through despite a deceptively soft voice. He recalls Leonidas, Sparta, and the Battle of Thermopylae with eloquence; when considering the heavy-handedness of war, this is no small task. Yet he always gives a perfect delivery, and that only strengthens the appeal of "300." This is in a world all its own, a world dominated by battle cries, sword fights, and bare-chested men that are ripped like bodybuilders. It's all thanks to Frank Miller, whose creative vision has allowed for a truly unique theatrical experience. If he creates another graphic novel, I can't wait for it to be adapted for the big screen.
And it gets even better. Every shot, every setting, and every event is accentuated by a look so stylized that it's practically a living duplicate of Frank Miller's original graphic novel. This was achieved through computer-generated imagery, which was responsible for creating most of the film's locations. Bluescreen technology--also utilized for another incredible Miller adaptation, 2005's "Sin City"--made for a majority of the sets, leaving very little for the actors to actually work with. I can only imagine the effort that went into post-production, the endless hours of crafting landscapes, characters, and special effects all with the click of a mouse. The work paid off; the end product is an effectively heightened reinterpretation of reality, a kind of living illustration that transcends any sense of time or place. It's the perfect look for war story of this caliber, something so grandiose and overplayed that you can't get enough.
The film is narrated by Dilios (David Wenham), a Spartan soldier with a hard-edged masculinity that shines through despite a deceptively soft voice. He recalls Leonidas, Sparta, and the Battle of Thermopylae with eloquence; when considering the heavy-handedness of war, this is no small task. Yet he always gives a perfect delivery, and that only strengthens the appeal of "300." This is in a world all its own, a world dominated by battle cries, sword fights, and bare-chested men that are ripped like bodybuilders. It's all thanks to Frank Miller, whose creative vision has allowed for a truly unique theatrical experience. If he creates another graphic novel, I can't wait for it to be adapted for the big screen.
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Long but a valuable History Lesson!Review created: 08/03/07
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4 of 7 people found this review helpful.
This nonstop action movie tracks a boy from birth to death within the rough and brutal Spartan society and ends up with the great Legendary fight to the death of the mighty 300. The spirit and courage (to the point of arrogant stupidity) was very admirable. I certainly enjoyed the movie but felt it a bit long for what the story had to offer. I would recommend it to all certainly if nothing else for the history lesson however inflated the legend and Hollywood has made this! Thanks for reading!
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Excellent MovieReview created: 06/06/07
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3 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Great Movie for all those that want to see blood and gore. Not recommended for kids.. You should watch it and see, it received more mtv movie awards then any other film. Be prepared for lots of action and the detail is great. I highly recommend this film.
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Incredible Fight seens and overall a great movie!
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
This movie tells the story of the bravest warriors to ever enter battle. The Spartans take on the Persians outnumbered so badly so sane man would ever consider entering the battle.
The story tells the life a man whos life starts and ends as the chosen leader of his people. A great story with great effects and great battle scenes.
Overall an excellent movie!
The story tells the life a man whos life starts and ends as the chosen leader of his people. A great story with great effects and great battle scenes.
Overall an excellent movie!
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The best action movie ever!Review created: 08/03/07
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Excellent! I love all the action scenes and I never get tired of it! Great affects, and appearance of the movie. Recommend to all.
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300 is greatReview created: 08/02/07
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
i loved the whole movie... what else can you say if you havent seen it you gotta rent or buy it...all the actors where great
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300 DVD, 2007, Full Frame
) In new shape, favorite movie purchased for a very reasonalbe price. Also arrived in a timely fashion. No complaints at all.
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based on true story
) this movie is based on a true story , nice sound system and very nice wraped around , if you like action and worrier's thing .. then thats your thing !
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not happyTook for ever to get the movie, over a month , i also ordered other movies at the same time, from other people and they got to me in a wk. I am not happy with this puches
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Purchase of DVDReview created: 05/07/09
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Product was as described, shipping time was reasonable. Excellent price! What else can I say about buying a movie on e-bay, I need more characters to submit review.
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movie 300Review created: 04/15/09
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Because it's F****N awesome!!!!! This is the best guy film I have ever seen!!! Always wanted to buy the movie, but never got around to it. Finally found it at an excellent price so I chose to buy it. Definitely a movie I will watch over and over again. It's deals like these that make me keep coming back to Ebay. Great deal. Great movie. Not much else I can say.
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300: The movieReview created: 04/06/09
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Great Movie. I really loved it. It was really great. Great action scenes. Great story. Those guys are awesome!
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Visually Stunning! CGI - Cutting Edge! HARDCORE Battle!Review created: 03/30/09
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"SPARTANS, PREPARE FOR GLORY!!" Is a line that will stay with you when the film is finished. The epic graphic novel by Frank Miller (Sin City) assaults the screen with the blood, thunder and awe of its ferocious visual style faithfully recreated in an intense blend of live-action and CGI animation. Retelling the ancient Battle of Thermopylae, it depicts the titanic clash in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his massive Persian army. Experience history at swordpoint. And moviemaking with a cutting edge. Not for the faint of heart by all means. This film will make you sit up and take notice!!
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awesomeReview created: 03/24/09
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the guy movie of all time. i absolutely love this movie it is a definite must have in your movie collection..
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ONE EXTREME BATTLE TO THE END!Review created: 03/14/09
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Features Actors:Gerald Buttler, Rodrigo Santoro
Running Time:116 Min.
Rating:R
In mid-September of 480 BC, a force of 300 Spartans, led by King Leonidas (Gerard Butler), along with 700 Thespians volunteers, defended Greece against a massive horde of marauders from Persia at the epic Battle of Thermopylae. Though badly outnumbered by adversaries whose strength was said to be in the hundreds of thousands, the Greeks made one of the most famous last stands in the annals of military engagements.
Leonidas' ingenious strategy was to station his soldiers at the narrowest point in the road of the treacherous terrain through which the Persians would have to pass. As a consequence of this clever tactic, his small, but determined army managed to hold the thundering herd at bay for three days, exacting a heavy toll on rival King Xerxes' (Rodrigo Santoro) troops in the process. Although the ill-fated Spartans fought to the death, they were nonetheless credited with saving the day, because they created a delay which enabled Athens to prevail ultimately against the savage invaders. Perhaps more significantly, historians generally agree that had Greece fallen, the course of Western Civilization would have been irreversibly altered, since it was considered to be the gateway to a Persian conquest of all of Europe.
Hope this helps you decide.Thanks for reading! :)
Running Time:116 Min.
Rating:R
In mid-September of 480 BC, a force of 300 Spartans, led by King Leonidas (Gerard Butler), along with 700 Thespians volunteers, defended Greece against a massive horde of marauders from Persia at the epic Battle of Thermopylae. Though badly outnumbered by adversaries whose strength was said to be in the hundreds of thousands, the Greeks made one of the most famous last stands in the annals of military engagements.
Leonidas' ingenious strategy was to station his soldiers at the narrowest point in the road of the treacherous terrain through which the Persians would have to pass. As a consequence of this clever tactic, his small, but determined army managed to hold the thundering herd at bay for three days, exacting a heavy toll on rival King Xerxes' (Rodrigo Santoro) troops in the process. Although the ill-fated Spartans fought to the death, they were nonetheless credited with saving the day, because they created a delay which enabled Athens to prevail ultimately against the savage invaders. Perhaps more significantly, historians generally agree that had Greece fallen, the course of Western Civilization would have been irreversibly altered, since it was considered to be the gateway to a Persian conquest of all of Europe.
Hope this helps you decide.Thanks for reading! :)
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Spartans prepare for glory!
) lots of action a not so much love story. The way a good war movie should be. I recommend this movie. Not a good movie to watch with children around however.
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300, the movieReview created: 12/06/08
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I love this movie. I'm not typically into war movies, I don't like gore, but this movie was so well done that it is one of my favorite movies. The storyline is great, the cinematics are phenomenal. A+ MOVIE!
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300 (2007, DVD)Excellent movie and very well portraid. Would recommend this highly. Super acting and the trainging these actors went through to prepare themselves for this movie is astounding.........
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''Movie 300''Review created: 08/08/08
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I decided to buy the movie 300 from ebay, because I saw it was a good buy, and of course because I love the movie. How wrong I was to trust Ebay in buying something. I trusted Ebay and the seller never shipped the item to me, and I never got it. Ebay is the only one responsible for that because they should know who to let sell merchandise using their logo name ''Ebay''. Therefore, to conclude my shopping experience I will never again purchase anything from Ebay and I most definitively will not recommend it to my friends and family to shop there any longer. As for everybody else '' Think twice before you make a purchase from Ebay or you'll regret it later'' Better off buying it at a store, at least there you can see it, and feel it.
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Great movieReview created: 08/04/08
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This is one great movie I would recomed it to anyone store is great action is great sex scenes arn't to shabby great movie over all.
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Awesome Historically based movie!Review created: 08/03/08
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Awesome movie about the Spartans! Of course, the real Spartans wore protective armor, but I loved seeing all those HOT BODIES! This movie got me curious about the real Spartans, so I did some research and found out this movie is based on history. In fact one of the most awesome parts in the movie that really happened, besides the fight at the narrow passage was, where the Persian told the Spartan that their arrows would bloat out the sun, and the Spartan replied "Then we'll fight in the shade!" Cool, Huh?! Anyway, if you like a good action, historical, mystic movie with a lot of HOT Men, this ones for you! SEE IT!!!
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All goodReview created: 07/03/08
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The deal was good and I received what I paid for. Happy with the content. Good viewing and entertainment to my taste. The items were Region 1 (American) but being in Australia I have a multi-region DVD player so I saved heaps over what I'd pay in this country. I've bought a 1,000 dvd's off eBay and I've never missed out on a delivery.
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300 dvdGood graphics,well paced.Storyline and subplots were unfortunately very predictable,and in places overdone,some characters have a cartoonish aspect.
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