Animal is the one word that i have for this movie.
It captures or evokes in a man certain primitive instincts. Valor in the presence of overwhelming odds, Self sacrifice leading to everlasting glory are some aspects that really keep you on the edge of your seats. The pride that Spartans exhibit about themselves is something to admire.
The story is the old one about 300 spartans led by their Kind Leonid taking on the entire army of Xerxes at the battle of Thermopylae. They hold the Persian army for around 3 days at the narrow passage before being betrayed by a fellow Grecian. It shows how a small, well trained unit can take on something that seems mighty.
The movie has been well shot. The visual imagery is rich. In all a very nice experience.
Some negatives, the violence is gory (aptly given an Adult certificate). Better not watch with women and children unless obviously they like Quentin Tarantino movies.
Given below are some links worth reading:
http://ancienthistory.about.com/cs/weaponswar/p/blpwtherm.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Thermopylae
http://www.herodotuswebsite.co.uk/xerxes.htm
It captures or evokes in a man certain primitive instincts. Valor in the presence of overwhelming odds, Self sacrifice leading to everlasting glory are some aspects that really keep you on the edge of your seats. The pride that Spartans exhibit about themselves is something to admire.
The story is the old one about 300 spartans led by their Kind Leonid taking on the entire army of Xerxes at the battle of Thermopylae. They hold the Persian army for around 3 days at the narrow passage before being betrayed by a fellow Grecian. It shows how a small, well trained unit can take on something that seems mighty.
The movie has been well shot. The visual imagery is rich. In all a very nice experience.
Some negatives, the violence is gory (aptly given an Adult certificate). Better not watch with women and children unless obviously they like Quentin Tarantino movies.
Given below are some links worth reading:
http://ancienthistory.about.com/cs/weaponswar/p/blpwtherm.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Thermopylae
http://www.herodotuswebsite.co.uk/xerxes.htm
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