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