*** MOVIE 300 - REVIEW ***

[Kuokkanen]

Excuse me, I don't have time to read through all thread. But if this hasn't been mentioned, here it comes. I still remember ancient spartans from history school's history lessons. It was strict warrior society where weakness wasn't tolerated. If children, or even just born babies, had any visible signs of weaknesses, they were killed. I don't remember any details about castes, like did someone really bother go through all child peasants and kill some of them. Training of warriors indeed began in their childhood. It was very difficult from start and very little food was given to rookies. Stealing of food was often necessity. Those who were caught, were lashed, but they continued anyway with more caution.

I think that covers most of it. Does anyone else have more historical details?

[DuckofTindalos]

300 is not a historical film; it's a comic book adaptation. I'm looking forward to it, but the only historical accuracy I'm expecting is them getting the names of the main characters right. Oh, and the final battle must take place at Thermopylae... Other than that, I've already suspended my disbelief, and the film doesn't open in this country until next Friday...

[JudgeDredd]

Just seen it at the weekend.

Simply stunning. Absolutely the best movie I've watched in the past decade. It must've been the graphical use of the camera/CGIs because the dialogue was a little cheesy in places, but whatever it was....it's a must see/buy in my book.

[a white rabbit]

ORIGINAL: JudgeDredd

Just seen it at the weekend.

Simply stunning. Absolutely the best movie I've watched in the past decade. It must've been the graphical use of the camera/CGIs because the dialogue was a little cheesy in places, but whatever it was....it's a must see/buy in my book.

..Sin City, right ?..

..yup, great movie, absolutely no fluffy bunnies...

[JudgeDredd]

Yes...did have a Sin City feel about the filming technique...never quite sure if it's CGI or clever camera work...but I thought it was shot brilliantly...and I'm a big fan of CGI if done properly

[Warfare1]

Just a heads up:

The movie 300 will be released on July 31, 2007.

http://www.movieweb.com/dvd/news/27/19827.php

DVD boxed cover of the 2-disc version of 300:





DVD boxed cover of the History Channel 90 minute documentary about the Spartans called: Last Stand of the 300

http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B000OIOPPE ... VTPZMFCMG2

[Warfare1]

I went to Best Buy for the 300 Collector's Edition (the one with the helmet). I arrived at 9:50am (it opens at 10:00) and there were only three guys standing in front.

By the time the doors opened there were 20-plus people there.

I bought the 300 Collector's Edition and the History Channel dvd: "Last Stand of the 300".

I usually don't buy collector's editions, but the helmet is a lot cooler than I was expecting. It's heavy and is 6" tall and 4" wide and it's on its own stand.

There was no real rush at the store, however, I am sure they will be sold out by the end of the day.

I then went over to Future Shop to pick up a different dvd when I encountered a distributor who was stocking the shelves. I noticed she had some 300 posters, some 3' tall 300 cardboard display signs, etc, etc. I asked her if I could have some and she said yes. So I walked away with an arm full of 300 posters, 300 card board displays, and some large 300 window posters. All for free and all in perfect condition.

Needless to say it has been a banner day....[8D]

[CJMello63]

I picked up the regular DVD today. Gave my wife a Roman Helmet though.

[DuckofTindalos]

When I saw the film in the theatre, I couldn't wait for the DVD to come out. My enthusiasm has dampened a bit since then.

[Warfare1]

I just finished watching "The History Channel Presents: Last Stand of the 300".



This is "documentary" style history in the finest tradition. Clearly, the History Channel was inspired by the movie "300" in making this documentary.

Using dramatic narration, computer enhanced backgrounds, maps, enhanced terrain, and utilizing computer animated figures as well as live actors, this 90 minute documentary tells the true story of the 300. It goes into depth about the background history leading up to the Battle of Thermopylae, the important characters involved, as well as the significance of the aftermath of the battle itself.

The actual battle is staged very well and is quite dramatic.

I really enjoyed this, and the 90 minutes flew by. This has to be one of the best documentaries I have seen the History Channel produce. It makes a great companion dvd for the movie "300".

I rate it 10/10.

More reviews here:
http://www.amazon.com/History-Channel-P ... B000OIOPPE

[Warfare1]

I just checked a couple of Best Buy stores in my area and they are SOLD OUT of the helmet edition.

All online copies of the helmet edition are SOLD OUT.

I have been checking on other forums, and the reports coming in indicate that all Best Buy stores are quickly being sold out of the helmet edition.

I figure it was a pretty good buy since you get a good quality helmet for just an extra $10.00.

However, in the next few months expect the price for these puppies to go through the roof. Because once they're gone, that's it baby...

[ilovestrategy]

I loved 300. Very nice battle scenes. I loved the part when he said he had more warriors than the larger force of Greeks that had come to help [:D]

[Warfare1]

ORIGINAL: ilovestrategy

I loved 300. Very nice battle scenes. I loved the part when he said he had more warriors than the larger force of Greeks that had come to help [:D]

I'm just watching the 300 movie dvd now. I must say, it is even better than I remember the movie in the theater.

Heart-pounding action....

... and the fight sequences are outstanding...

[David Heath]

I want to get the HD-DVD version.... do you know if there is a helmet edition is in HD-DVD.

David

[JudgeDredd]

This bloody film isn't coming out in the UK until September!! Can't believe it.

[Warfare1]

ORIGINAL: David Heath

I want to get the HD-DVD version.... do you know if there is a helmet edition is in HD-DVD.

David

I don't think so David. When I was at Best Buy, all the helmet editions were Standard DVDs.

This is a pity.

This is why Standard editions will always remain popular because HD-DVDs don't have these types specials. Odd.

[DuckofTindalos]

ORIGINAL: JudgeDredd

This bloody film isn't coming out in the UK until September!! Can't believe it.

Hmmm... Supposedly, it's three weeks away from release in this country.

[Warfare1]

ORIGINAL: JudgeDredd

This bloody film isn't coming out in the UK until September!! Can't believe it.

I feel your pain.

It was tough enough to wait until July 31st here.

I highly recommend getting the 300 2-Disc Helmet Edition AND the History Channel Presents: Last Stand of the 300. Together, they represent over 4 hours of viewing material.

I watched both in one evening. Even though I was a bit tired those films woke me up. Great entertainment!

The bonus disc included some deleted scenes. I thought the scene with the hunchback after he fell onto the rocks SHOULD have been kept in the film. The director said it was taken out because it slowed down the film. However, I thought it was quite effective and showed the hunchback's motivation to give in to his betrayal of the Spartans.

[DuckofTindalos]

"Helmet edition"... Huh, huh, huh...

[a white rabbit]

ORIGINAL: Warfare1

I just finished watching "The History Channel Presents: Last Stand of the 300".



This is "documentary" style history in the finest tradition. Clearly, the History Channel was inspired by the movie "300" in making this documentary.

Using dramatic narration, computer enhanced backgrounds, maps, enhanced terrain, and utilizing computer animated figures as well as live actors, this 90 minute documentary tells the true story of the 300. It goes into depth about the background history leading up to the Battle of Thermopylae, the important characters involved, as well as the significance of the aftermath of the battle itself.

The actual battle is staged very well and is quite dramatic.

I really enjoyed this, and the 90 minutes flew by. This has to be one of the best documentaries I have seen the History Channel produce. It makes a great companion dvd for the movie "300".

I rate it 10/10.

More reviews here:
http://www.amazon.com/History-Channel-P ... B000OIOPPE

..armoured battle rhinos...verrrrry acurate history..

..damn that's History Channel blown away..

..btw Alexander did the elephants better..and the warfare...and the history....