Rent 300 (2006)

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1h 51min
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Synopsis:
The epic graphic novel by Frank Miller. (Sin City) assaults the screen with blood, thunder and awe of its ferocious visual style faithfully recreated in an intense blend of live-action and CGI animation. Retelling the ancient Battle of Thermopylae, it depicts the titanic clash in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his massive Persian army. Experience history at swordplay, and moviemaking with a cutting edge.
Actors:
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Directors:
Producers:
Mark Canton, Bernie Goldmann, Gianni Nunnari, Jeffrey Silver
Voiced By:
Gary A. Hecker
Writers:
Zack Snyder, Kurt Johnstad, Michael B. Gordon, Frank Miller, Lynn Varley
Studio:
Warner
Genres:
Action & Adventure, Drama
Collections:
A History of The Classical World In Cinema, Action & Adventure, The Best of Comic Books and Superhero Films, A Brief History of Film...
BBFC:
Release Date:
01/10/2007
Run Time:
111 minutes
Languages:
English Audio Description Dolby Digital 2.0, English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
Arabic, English, English Hard of Hearing, Greek, Hebrew, Icelandic
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.40:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Audio Commentary
BBFC:
Release Date:
01/10/2007
Run Time:
111 minutes
Languages:
English Audio Description Dolby Digital 2.0, English Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby TrueHD 5.1, English LPCM Stereo, French Dolby Digital 5.1, German Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Additional scenes of the Traitorous Hunchback and never-before-seen Giant Warriors
  • Frank Miller's vision realised on film
  • 300 Spartans - Fact or Fiction?: The shocking life of a Spartan revealed
  • Who Were The Spartans?: How the actors built their characters based on Spartan customs
  • Webisodes: Go on set with the Cast and Crew
  • Commentary by Zack Snyder
BBFC:
Release Date:
05/10/2020
Run Time:
111 minutes
Languages:
Canadian French Dolby Digital 5.1, English Audio Description Dolby Digital 2.0, English Dolby Atmos, French Parisian Dolby Digital 5.1, German Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1, Latin American Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, Thai Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
Chinese, Complex Mandarin, Danish, Dutch, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, French Parisian, German Hard of Hearing, Italian Hard of Hearing, Korean, Latin American Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish, Thai
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.40:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Additional scenes of the Traitorous Hunchback and never-before-seen Giant Warriors
  • Frank Miller's vision realised on film
  • 300 Spartans - Fact or Fiction?: The shocking life of a Spartan revealed
  • Who Were the Spartans?: How the actors built their characters based on Spartan customs
  • Webisodes: Go on set with the Cast and Crew
  • Commentary by Zack Snyder
  • And More!

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Reviews (9) of 300

300, the epitome of an epic!? - 300 review by CP Customer

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21/03/2007

The movie I've patiently been anticipating finally presented itself and I gotta say it left me satisfied. Let me start off by saying this is one of the most visually stunning movies I've ever seen. To think 95% of the scenery is computer generated, yet it felt so real and gritty. Presentation was top notch. Gritty war movies are my kind of movies, and this delivers for those seeking the same thing. Crazy violent and exceptionally choreographed. After taking it all in, I can see some people probably thinking some of this stuff was over the top. There is a lot of fighting, but it doesn't get dull in my opinion. Story-wise, it sucks you in pretty well with a strong cast of characters. Solid acting throughout. There are a few scenes that feel like filler, but overall the pacing was very smooth. What keeps this from being up there with the all time great movies of the genre is that 300 doesn't really bring anything new to the table. Most of this has already been done to an extent. It definitely added it's own flavor and unique aspects to be a stand out movie in the action/war genre though. Had everything I wanted and needed. A must see for all action, big blockbuster enthusiasts!

6 out of 9 members found this review helpful.

Visually Stunning - 300 review by CP Customer

Spoiler Alert
23/03/2008

The story is simple - 300 Spartans have to hold off the numerically superior Persian army. The film is excellently put together, the graphics are top notch, the actors & characters are convincing tinging on the gothic but the end result is a powerfully visual film. I'm not a big fan of graphic violence but this kept me (and my partner) gripped to the end.

3 out of 4 members found this review helpful.

300 - 300 review by CP Customer

Spoiler Alert
30/06/2008

Want action and visual spectacle rather than a strict history lesson? Then 300' is the film for you. From the same stable as Sin City, the film uses a mix of live action and CGI to bring the Battle of Thermopylae vibrantly to life in graphic comic form.

The opening shots set the scene effectively, introducing the harsh tradition that formed the Sparta warrior, as well as foreshadowing events to come. Gerard Butler is an imposing as a cartoon version of Leonidas, King of Sparta. Convincing despite the incongruous Scottish accent, he leads his select band of Spartan warriors to certain death and a place in history as they hold off the might of the Persian army to save their homeland and the whole of Greece.

This is not a subtle film. Nor is it aiming to be historically accurate. Motives are not analysed. The action is all. Each side is clearly polarised and effectively so. The Spartans, worryingly underdressed for the battlefield and unprotected save for their helmets are portrayed as witty, brave and properly heroic. The Persians, on the other hand, are suitably depraved as befits the dark side; either sinister or effeminate. Xerxes is portrayed as an effeminate tyrant with a penchant for body piercing. His henchmen are dangerously sinister bullies.

Atmosphere is beautifully created with light, golden scenes for an idealised Sparta whilst the advent of war is signified by darkening stormy skies of black and red. The fight scenes are stunning; beautifully choreographed at all times. The slow motion sequences are so elegant that at times it is as if you are watching a type of ballet rather than a scene of carnage. Somehow, this softens the violence, making it seem less gratuitous than if the battles were all out and dirty looking. Certainly it makes it much more watch able.

Whether you buy or rent, 300' is well worth a watch or two. Don't expect to be particularly emotionally engaged or cerebrally challenged. Do however expect to be entertained. You will be carried along effortlessly by the spectacle of it all and who knows, you may learn a little about history too.

2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.

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