So... Who's gonna see 300 today?!

Even though it was based on the graphic novel series, it has more historical merit than most "historical features". My girlfriend is going to be a history professor and is currently a history major specializing in ancient civilizations, and she said it was pretty accurate for a Hollyweird movie, and that a lot of the things that were said in the movie were believed to be said during the time of the real battle. I thought the movie rocked (I mean come on, 300 Spartans fighting off thousands and thousands of warriors, including the immortal samarais on elephants!), and I've heard the argument comparing the movie to the "current situation with those C%$#* F%$!@*# in Iran" j/k, (I quote The Big Lebowsky whenever I have an opportunity), and I agree with the journelist from the Chicago Sun-Times who said it has little resemblance to anything present, as the Spartans were outnumbered and went to battle in Greece to defend themselves against a huge invading enemy army. When I saw it the audience was constantly clapping and shouting thoughout the movie. I'll get the DVD when it comes out.

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Originally Posted by PythonWallace

Even though it was based on the graphic novel series, it has more historical merit than most "historical features". My girlfriend is going to be a history professor and is currently a history major specializing in ancient civilizations, and she said it was pretty accurate for a Hollyweird movie, and that a lot of the things that were said in the movie were believed to be said during the time of the real battle. I thought the movie rocked (I mean come on, 300 Spartans fighting off thousands and thousands of warriors, including the immortal samarais on elephants!), and I've heard the argument comparing the movie to the "current situation with those C%$#* F%$!@*# in Iran" j/k, (I quote The Big Lebowsky whenever I have an opportunity), and I agree with the journelist from the Chicago Sun-Times who said it has little resemblance to anything present, as the Spartans were outnumbered and went to battle in Greece to defend themselves against a huge invading enemy army. When I saw it the audience was constantly clapping and shouting thoughout the movie. I'll get the DVD when it comes out.

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*sniff* That's beautiful man. *sniff* Another 300 brother *sniff* :D I'm SO getting it on DVD. And yes, even though it was based on a comic book, the story remained pretty accurate. Haha I know 'cause the repairman at my work is Greek so he told me the whole story. :D

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Originally Posted by slartibartfast

...what with the buff white guys fighting for righteous freedom against the tyrannical and licentious Persians....

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Buff white guys is a gross understatement. Spartan males were bred to be the most domineering warriors the world has ever seen. By the time of this battle their bone structure and skulls were almost closer to silver backs than humans. Real Spartans would probably make the actors in 300 look like Keith Richards. :D

300 is my new favorite. Every kill is amazing. :sabduel: :taz:

I've been excited to see it since I saw the first preview. I went last Friday and I really liked it. I have a thing for those types of movies though.. I loved Troy, Alexander, Apocalypto, ect.

according to my english teacher,she told my class yesterday that spartans actually practiced homosexuality. that they were actually "made" to "love each other" like a lover so they would protect themselves and each other better in the battlefield than just be a "normal spartan".

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Originally Posted by Snakeman

according to my english teacher,she told my class yesterday that spartans actually practiced homosexuality. that they were actually "made" to "love each other" like a lover so they would protect themselves and each other better in the battlefield than just be a "normal spartan".

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that's the Greeks for ya :)

I have also heard that. It is odd to us, but it does make sense. Why didn't they just make them love eachother like brothers???? :rolleye2:

*Greek* Oh... now I get it :eek:

I can't believe I haven't seen it!!!! I wanted to soooooo bad! I was the one guy in the whole group of friends that tried to get everyone to go see it, now I am the only one who hasn't :(. Oh well there is always this friday!!! :P

So basically Spartans can kick your arse then *love* your arse :O

I don't even want to go there. :P

We saw it Sun.!!! :eek: I can't remember the last time I heard movie watchers applaud at the end of a show...... This is what I found SO great... The love/respect for his Queen. When he was about to kick the Persian messenger into the pit, he looked at her for approval. Like... "Are we gonna do this"??? And in one nod she said, "We are... and we'll win, and I'll support you no matter what".... *sigh*


THEN! When she took out the traitor in front of the council! YEA!
And of course the amazing story, visual KOOLNESS, and all the hotties .....

yea, great movie! :D

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Originally Posted by Laooda

We saw it Sun.!!! :eek: I can't remember the last time I heard movie watchers applaud at the end of a show...... This is what I found SO great... The love/respect for his Queen. When he was about to kick the Persian messenger into the pit, he looked at her for approval. Like... "Are we gonna do this"??? And in one nod she said, "We are... and we'll win, and I'll support you no matter what".... *sigh*


THEN! When she took out the traitor in front of the council! YEA!
And of course the amazing story, visual KOOLNESS, and all the hotties .....

yea, great movie! :D

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3 out of the 5 times I saw it people clapped. That says something about a movie. Last time I saw applause was "Schindler's List"

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Originally Posted by Snakeman

according to my english teacher,she told my class yesterday that spartans actually practiced homosexuality. that they were actually "made" to "love each other" like a lover so they would protect themselves and each other better in the battlefield than just be a "normal spartan".

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A schizophrenic Vietnam vet once told me Bruce Lee was his teacher, as he practiced "kung-fu" in the middle of a very busy intersection near Chicago, while holding a half pint of cheap whiskey in his left hand. That doesn't make it the truth. I had always thought it was the Greek philosophy types who took on young male apprentices who practiced homosexuality, while Spartans didn't. I wouldn't doubt it, though.

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Originally Posted by Vomitore

...Last time I saw applause was "Schindler's List"

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What kind of Fascist theater do you go to? LOL

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Originally Posted by Vomitore

3 out of the 5 times I saw it people clapped. That says something about a movie

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Wow!!! Is it really that good? Maybe I oughta see it then!

Word is, Frank Miller is already discussing a sequel to 300 with Warner Bros studio! :cool:

I want to see it... ads look great! Not out over here yet though :(

Trying not to read this thread too much to ruin it!

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Originally Posted by panthercz

Word is, Frank Miller is already discussing a sequel to 300 with Warner Bros studio! :cool:

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Hmmm . . wonder how that would work?


I saw 300 last weekend - VERRR NIIICE!! Good movie - awesome visuals (anyone see the Zatoichi remake and notice any similarities in cgi-gore and choreography??).

300 SPARTANS was also on cable this weekend (mid 60's version) - it was tres velveeta by comparison.


Scores a close second to Borat on the GO SEE IT NOW DAMMIT! list!

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Originally Posted by daaangconcepts

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Wow!!! Is it really that good? Maybe I oughta see it then!

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Yea... It's one of those that you need to see on a big screen! Very well rounded... appeals to you on a lot of levels.... :D

I was guessing they filmed the Oracle scene under water??? Thoughts?


:8: at Smulkin's AVI!!!! :P

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Yea... It's one of those that you need to see on a big screen! Very well rounded... appeals to you on a lot of levels....

I was guessing they filmed the Oracle scene under water??? Thoughts?

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it was under water for sure. she could have cut glass with those nips lol. i just have to say that was one of the most bad A** movies i have ever seen. i loved it! the action was set up perfect with the way they would speed up the fights and then put them in slow motion. :sabduel:

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Wow!!! Is it really that good? Maybe I oughta see it then!

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I mean it's gorey but really the story is about a man who knows he will die in this war. He has been told that he can't wage war but instead he listens to his heart. He still fights to show that no matter what, you fight for what you believe in and youre only as good as the woman by your side.

the action was set up perfect with the way they would speed up the fights and then put them in slow motion. :sabduel:[/QUOTE]


Right? My friend asked how the fight scenes were... I said, " You know that scene in Troy, where BPitt takes out that huge guy in slow motion... it was like that x1000...." :D

[QUOTE=Vomitore]I mean it's gorey but really the story is about a man who knows he will die in this war. He has been told that he can't wage war but instead he listens to his heart. He still fights to show that no matter what, you fight for what you believe in and youre only as good as the woman by your side.[/QUOTE]


True. :yes:

Finally out here tomorrow :D - probably go and see it over easter though.

*Update* I've now seen 300, 8 times. I'm going for 10. Maybe 11 times if I can get my aunt's ass to the theater.

Well...Saturday was my 12 year anniversary to Jeff. We decided to go to dinner and a movie. WITHOUT the kids ;) :D So we went to see 300!!!! That movie is BEAST! I loved it!!! I get grossed out really easy and it didn't really bother me. My favorite part was towards the end..you know when the Queen takes care of you know who! Y'all know! ;) but the whole movie totally ROCKED!!!

*I didn't wanna ruin it for everyone ;)

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Originally Posted by jeffnme

Well...Saturday was my 12 year anniversary to Jeff. We decided to go to dinner and a movie. WITHOUT the kids ;) :D So we went to see 300!!!! That movie is BEAST! I loved it!!! I get grossed out really easy and it didn't really bother me. My favorite part was towards the end..you know when the Queen takes care of you know who! Y'all know! ;) but the whole movie totally ROCKED!!!

*I didn't wanna ruin it for everyone ;)

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Woohoo! More believers of this wonderous movie. Yay! :D