http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/maerti Mon, 12 May 2008 17:44:05 GMT Reviews by maerti http://www.viewpoints.com/300-review-85601 <p>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.</p><p><em>300</em> 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 want to defend their land.</p><p>There is also a subplot involving the political issues of being a woman back in Sparta-- led by Leonidis's Queen. As a woman, I appreciated that subplot and was happy with how it all played out.</p><p>Again, worth a see in my book.</p>... Mon, 12 May 2008 17:44:05 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/300-review-85601 maerti 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Juno--132967-review-5244 I am jumping on the band wagon of Ellen Page fans now after seeing Juno. This movie totally gave me permagrin for hours after leaving the theater. I laughed so hard at all the quirky, witty one-liners from Ellen's character, Juno. She was the coolest female character I have seen on the big screen since Olive in Little Miss Sunshine.<p>Okay, so as many already know... the plot is about a young teen, Juno, who sleeps with her high school crush and ends up in Preggersville. She initially considers an abortion and even goes to the appointment to have one. While at the abortion clinic, she encounters a lone protestor who is actually a classmate and another young teen receptionist. The receptionist coldly asks that Juno complete all the paperwork in as much detail as possible and remarks... "We need to know everything... every score and sore. Got it?" Crude but funny in my book. Ultimately, Juno opts out of the abortion and decides to give the baby up for adoption. Yadda, yadda, yadda. Go see the...</p>... Mon, 12 May 2008 17:42:09 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Juno--132967-review-5244 maerti 5