[Kimmers]

Two of my sons saw it and loved it....

[loreldan]

Wells says it's homo-erotic.

[Enterprise]

Ha ha!! The liberal NAMBLA supporters had to HATE that line about boy loving Athenians. And FREEDOM IS NOT FREE! Has them squirming like the worms they are!

[Dominic Harr]

From quips such as "freedom is not free"

Just saw it, loved it.

Very good movie.

Altho knowing that the Spartans actually enslaved all their neighbors themselves, the "freedom" talk kinda sounds to me more like propaganda than eternal truth! The Spartans even in the movie weren't exactly what we'd call "good" people . . .

But it was a good war movie about men who lay down their lives for that which they love. Great fighting, excellent special effects, cool fantasy elements, amazing look and feel.

I enjoyed it.

[Terpfen]

Sounds to be a fairly accurate rendition of the graphic novel, then.

[Ironclad]

Hmmm. As I recall, it wasn't the Athenians who encouraged homosexuality in their military; that was a Spartan thing. From what I have read about them, I don't think I would have wanted to be a Spartan and I don't think I would have wanted to live there in any capacity.

[LdSentinal]

Was there a scene where a Spartan senator accuses the Spartan King about "his war"?

Sounds like a Democrat.

[Young Werther]

Growng up in NJ offered an opportunity to see films when they first screened. We vacationed in Atlantic City every summer and would see the films that were featured at the Steele Pier.

The 300 Spartans 1962 was one such film. I took History of Ancient Greece as a part of my History Degree and this earlier version and the new 300 say alot about Courage in the line of duty to preserve your Country and Culture.

Sound Familiar???

[PzLdr]

Not even 60% accurate.

[William James]

The Spartans, in reality, were pederasts. They valued procreation and family, but there was a lot of homosexuality going on.

[VOA]

bump

[racing fan]

It isn't exactly an epic. Gladiator (2000) and Sin City (2005) were better films. The visuals were great, but it was missing something that would improve it. The dialog also could have been better.

[PJ-Comix]

300 Spartans, now discounted down to 299 Spartans.

[R. Scott]

I intended to see it - until I watched the trailers. I would love to see a period movie with a military theme that actually showed the tactics used at the time.
Guess I’m a purist snob.

[eleni121]

We're taking a bunch of people tomorrow.

Cannot wait for this one!

Molon Labe!

[Havisham]

It could have been homo-erotic but it turns out to be very politically incorrect about that. There are many beautiful images, such as the boy Leonidas confronting the wolf and realizing his true male nature. The film glorifies masculinity, which as a woman, I wholeheartedly applaud.

[eleni121]

Molon Labe Greek ping!

[hometoroost]

I just saw it tonight. If one wants history one should read a book. And even then more than one book is needed to get a better perspective.

If you want entertainment go to a movie (and hope it is entertaining). This one was. And it celebrates freedom, the warrior ethic, and self-sacrifice. It vilifies traitors and those who would not fight to protect their homes and families. True to history or not I'll take that message anytime especially now.

[Mr. Jazzy]

Just saw the film.

Awesome.

That one word describes the film.

Powerful "freedom" message and equally powerful "western civilization" message. I didn't think Hollywood would EVER make a movie with so much honor. I know they take some license with events, but the heart of the titanic struggle that took place is brought to life in this very moving and intense experience. I thought the Spartans were going to start singing "From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli ..." at the end!!!

GO SEE THIS FILM!

[timsbella]

Saw it in IMAX - utterly cool. Finally a movie worth the admission price!