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March 25, 2007
Movie Review
The recently released movie 300 has caused quite a buzz around the movie industry. This movie is extremely violent yet artistic in its own right. The movie was shot entirely in front of a green screen using computer generated imagery (CGI). According to acclaimed movie critic Roeper this gives the movie a dreamlike feeling throughout. Furthermore, he states that if the movie wasn't done in CGI it would not have had the same affect and ultimately would not be as good of a movie.
300 is based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller. The film is a violent retelling of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his massive Persian army. There determination and honor is so inspiring that it is said that for this reason the entire Greek nation united against the Persian army.
A problem that some people in our society are having with this film is that it is about war. The men from Sparta are extremely gung hoe about this battle and they seem to be willing to venture in to almost certain doom. People are linking this with the current situation of the United States. They are also liking the leader of the Spartans to George Bush because King Leonidas is so willing to fight. Well I think people need to just relax and realize movies are for entertainment. This is not a political movie and there is no political subplot to this film. So just watch this movie and enjoy the truly artistic work that it portrays.
I have yet to see this film but I most certainly will when I have the time. Roeper and Morgan give the film two thumbs way up. If you want to check out what they had to say click on their names. If you want to check out a preview look below.
Posted by tschill at March 25, 2007 05:06 PM