Kevin's Watch

Post by **wayfriend** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:47 am

Now, I know from being in the watch a while that there are some fans of Greek battle stories.

Based on the epic graphic novel by Frank Miller, 300 is a ferocious retelling of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. Facing insurmountable odds, their valor and sacrifice inspire all of Greece to unite.

See the trailer. It looks awesome!

Post by **CovenantJr** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:25 pm

Trailer looks good. A bit overblown, but then I wouldn't expect gritty realism from this sort of film. I might pay it a visit.

Post by **dANdeLION** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:43 pm

Damn. I was hoping they would have made a Thermopylae movie based of the Pressfield book....

Post by **wayfriend** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 5:13 pm

CovenantJr wrote:Trailer looks good. A bit overblown, but then I wouldn't expect gritty realism from this sort of film. I might pay it a visit.

I haven't read it, but I suspect if it is an adaptation of a graphic novel, then they are trying to capture the 'graphic novel' feel with their cinematography. Certainly some of the shots we see - like the very first one - are visually dramatic, but don't score high on realism.

Post by **duchess of malfi** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 5:15 pm

dANdeLION wrote:Damn. I was hoping they would have made a Thermopylae movie based of the Pressfield book....

So was I - but I am certainly willing to give this one a chance.

Post by **CovenantJr** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 6:33 pm

Wayfriend wrote:
CovenantJr wrote:Trailer looks good. A bit overblown, but then I wouldn't expect gritty realism from this sort of film. I might pay it a visit.
I haven't read it, but I suspect if it is an adaptation of a graphic novel, then they are trying to capture the 'graphic novel' feel with their cinematography.

Well indeed. That's why I can probably forgive the excesses.

Post by **Brinn** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:35 pm

Saw this preview at yesterday's showing of "The Departed" (Excellent movie btw. Scorcese's best behind "Goodfellas"). Almost had a coronary. Looks Un-F'in believable!

Much like "Sin City", they've chosen to take a very stylized view (reflecting the source) but, if the preview is any indication, it will only serve to heighten the mythological feel. Zach Snyder has compared his treatment of the movie to that of an operatic retelling.

I can't wait!

Post by **wayfriend** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:58 pm

Brinn, was the trailer in the theatre the same one as the one you can download?

Post by **Fist and Faith** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:03 pm

WOO HOO!! Like dAN, duchess, and - although he didn't say - Brinn, I'm hoping for Gates of Fire. But this looks like it will be great fun! It does look overblown. I hope it's a bit saner at times. Sin City is supposed to be that way.

Post by **Brinn** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 9:18 pm

Wayfriend,

Yeah. It was the exact same one. But seeing on that immense screen with theater quality sound...Man, I just looked at my wife with this dumbstruck look and a small bit of drool falling from the corner of my gaping mouth!

Post by **Brinn** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 9:19 pm

Fist,

Of course I want to see "Gates" on film! But this will work to tide me over.

Post by **Fist and Faith** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 9:31 pm

Heh. Yup!

Post by **caamora** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:00 pm

Yes, Gates would be great on film, but I am just drooling to see 300! I love the way it looks.

Post by **Brinn** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:09 pm

Conservative philosophy, attractive, enjoys comic-book style movies about ancient Greece...What a lady!!! LOL

Post by **caamora** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:12 pm

Post by **wayfriend** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 2:57 pm

Seems there is a new, and "last" trailer out. I haven't seen it yet.

Post by **dlbpharmd** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 5:13 pm

Really want to see this movie!

Post by **blackstar** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:36 pm

This movie will be huge. I haven't met a single person who isn't drooling over it and calling the best movie of all time. And that is just from one trailer! The hype alone will make this movie millions.

Post by **wayfriend** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 3:08 pm

Some reviews coming in. Take your pick.

AintItCool wrote:Saffy wraps her legs around 300 and says all you other ladies will want to do the same come March!!!

Ladies, believe it or not this will be one of your favorite movies of next year. ... Much like “Master and Commander” and “ Gladiator” this movie is going to play so well to an unexpected female demographic. It has been long assumed that all we want to see is Julia Roberts fall in love with the “it” man of the moment. We don’t. We want to see something beautiful and engaging. I knew of packs of middle-aged women who went to see Gladiator multiple times. We aren’t afraid of violence, in fact when done correctly it is quite...um...sexy. ...[link]

AintItCool wrote:Massawyrm Doesn't Worship 300 Like Everyone Else Does!!

... But for those intrigued by a film told in this particular visual manner or for those that enjoy cinema that is purely visual – something akin to a moving painting – this is going to knock your socks off as it did the large majority of BNATers. It really is jaw dropping. At the risk of repeating myself, you really have not seen anything like this. Ever. Ever ever. The battle scenes are a marvel of visual ingenuity. And the production design - the hair, make-up, costume, everything pertaining to the LOOK of the film. Just ----ing amazing. It really is the prettiest film I’ve seen in a LONG time.

But I’m a story man. And that’s where 300 sadly runs off the rails. ... [link]

Post by **Lord Mhoram** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 10:20 pm

Seriously, how good does this movie look? Can't wait.