300 Review Summary
A "nonstop action movie," 300 is based on a comic book, as well as history. Reviewers were glued to their seats with 300's "imagery and Matrix-inspired fantastic action scenes." In this ultimate fight for glory, the historical accuracy isn't always evident, but it makes for a great story nonetheless with a great plot that is easy to follow. Because 300 is a historical epic with "brutal, gruesome, bloody and vicious war scenes," it isn't meant for children or others easily bothered by gore.
|
69% |
|
19% |
|
6% |
|
5% |
|
3% |
10%
 |
Search Amazon.com for 300 prices |
300 Comparison
Most HelpfulFavorable Review
I am a student of history and so I was more than intrigued by the movie 300 (2006) the graphic novel retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae in Greece written by Fran Miller. The year was 480 B.C., and a force of 300 Spartans from the now legendary city-state of Sparta under King Leonidas defends Greece...
read full review »
Most HelpfulCritical Review
This movie is a version of the 300 Spartans story that comes from a comic book by Frank Miller. Now why Frank Miller had to deviate from the historical story which is interesting enough itself is a question that occurred to me. If he were going to tell a different story, why didn't he just... read full review »
Contributions
since October 2007
| 261 | Reviews Written | 1,607 | Helpful Votes |
| 130,407 | Review Reads | 150 | Discussion Posts |
Awards
5 shown
300 Ratings and Reviews
votes
I give 300 a B. It's worth a watch. Really. But it's not for those that dont like gore, blood, and violence. So, if you see it, be prepared. And, if you are prepared and know what you are getting into, you may just like it.
300 recounts the 480 B.C.'s Battle of Thermopylae, where 300 Spartans took a stand against the invading Persian hordes. Led by King Leonidis they fend off legions of very freaky attackers-- which get worse and worse as time passes. While nearly the entire 2 hours focus on fighting, you find yourself cheering for these 300 heroic men that support their belief systems and...
read full review »
votes
votes
I come to bury 300, not to praise it;
The evil that men do lives after them,
The good is oft interred with their bones,
So let it be with 300 ... The noble reviewers
Hath told you 300 was ambitious:
If it were so, it was a grievous fault,
And grievously hath 300 answered it ...
Here, under leave of The Hollywood Reporter and the rest,
(For The Hollywood Reporteris an honorable site;
So are they all; all honorable reviewers)
Come I to speak of 300's stupidity ...
It was a stupid and mindless film to me:
But reviewers says it was ambitious;
And reviewers are honorable... read full review »
Contributions
since November 2008
| 21 | Reviews Written | 20 | Helpful Votes |
| 4,736 | Review Reads | 1 | Discussion Post |
Awards
1 shown
votes
1) No Characterization at all - I won't really call it bad acting because since the actors didn't have squat to work with (this is most important to me because I am first and foremost, when it comes to film and theater, an actor).
2) Narrator - I don't need my intellegence insulted by some dude explaining to me what I am watching
3) American Freedom cliches - enough said
4) I suppose that the cinematography was alright - the fighting got old after about 10 minutes, though - spartan flips persian (or various kinds) over his... read full review »
vote
The spouse and I watched this and can only say that was a couple hours of our life we'll never get back. The acting was so bad and the lines so over the top that it was a terribly funny film, even when it wasn't trying to be. Led to a lot of jokes around our house that began with "Spartans!" drawn out loudly with extra phlem in a bad British accent for appropriate drama.
While the imagery was interesting to watch for a short period of time, the whole overly CGI/ comic booky feel prevented us from being even the slightest bit sympathetic to the characters. Even the overly sculpted bodies...
read full review »
vote
Anyway, since I'm too cheap to go out to the movies, and DVDs have all the nifty extras, I was really looking forward to this one. Big Gerard Butler fan here. And muscles. I really like lots of muscles! ... read full review »
vote
I am not one to watch movies with war stories or all about fighting. When my husband suggested that we go see this movie, I didn't want to at all. I figured I would be sitting bored through the whole movie, but I was wrong. I enjoyed this movie immensly.I have even watched it a few times since it came out on dvd. It draws you in with the character stories and plot.
There is a lot of action, so you aren't sitting there waiting for something good to happen. Although the movie has a lot of blood and gore, it is still a great movie to watch. The story is good, the characters are well developed, and...
read full review »
Contributions
since November 2007
| 2 | Reviews Written | 1 | Helpful Vote |
| 121 | Review Reads | 0 | Discussion Posts |
vote
I give 300 a B. It's worth a watch. Really. But it's not for those that dont like gore, blood, and violence. So, if you see it, be prepared. And, if you are prepared and know what you are getting into, you may just like it.
300 recounts the 480 B.C.'s Battle of Thermopylae, where 300 Spartans took a stand against the invading Persian hordes. Led by King Leonidis they fend off legions of very freaky attackers-- which get worse and worse as time passes. While nearly the entire 2 hours focus on fighting, you find yourself cheering for these 300 heroic men that support their belief systems and...
read full review »
vote
vote
This movie is an absolute must see!!! I am not a lover of war movies, but the visual effects, costumes, acting, and yes love story, was perfection at it's best!
I have bought the movie and loaned it out to many friends! Gerard Butler is so what you would imagine King Leonidas to be. If only all men could be raised Spartans...LOL!
Great movie to watch with date or spouse. Wouldn't recommend to those under 17, has sexual content and nudity.
vote
Contributions
since March 2008
| 3 | Reviews Written | 4 | Helpful Votes |
| 167 | Review Reads | 0 | Discussion Posts |
vote
vote
Reviews of 300
Start a New Discussion about 300
| Movie Title |
300 |
| Format Type |
Theatrical Releases |
| Key Information |
Directors Rudolph Mate Stars Ralph Richardson Actors Kieron Moore Genre Action/Adventure Subgenre British MPAA Rating Not Rated Available Formats DVD: Widescreen; Checkpoint UPC 024543075318 Release Date 1962 Running Time 1hr 54min |
| Languages |
Original Language English |
| DVD Editions |
DVD Editions DVD1hr 54min20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentMay 11, 2004Not Rated024543115557 |
| Professional Reviews |
Professional Reviews (05/28/2004, p.108, Ty Burr): "[D]irector Rudy Mate gets points for casting Sir Ralph Richardson as voice of democracy... |
| VHS Editions |
VHS Editions VHS1hr 54min20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentMay 20, 2003Not Rated024543075257 |
Movies & DVDs
5.00 overall from 7 reviews
from $9 at 37 merchants
5.00 overall from 10 reviews
5.00 overall from 6 reviews
from $15 at 1 merchant
