March 09, 2007

It wasn't on the list

But with a reception like this, I think the 300 must be worth seeing. Come on: "its visual style is an unhappy mix of Leni Riefenstahl and Iron Maiden, a ridiculous combination better imagined than seen…"? The only way this thing could have been made better would be to get Kurt Russell a cameo as Pericles.

Well crap!

Why didn't anyone tell me? Of course I'm seeing this.

The trick of course will be smuggling in the dog-eared copy of Victor Davis Hansen.


Posted by Steve-O at March 9, 2007 10:28 AM | TrackBack
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One of the commenters at Ace of Spades linked to this review:
http://www.aint-it-cool.com/node/31520

(Because of the spam filter, you'll have to delete the hyphens before using the link.) Anyway, seems safe to say the guy liked it. On the other hand, this morning's New York Times blasted it. So, all things considered, 300 has moved to the top of my "must see" list.

Posted by: utron at March 9, 2007 11:41 AM

Oh, HELL yes!

I'm already anticipating the unrated, extended DVD of this. If there's one thing leftards hate, it's an unequivocal take on "kill them all, or die trying."

Posted by: Hucbald at March 9, 2007 12:10 PM

Wow! I can hardly wait to see this. I LOVE this kind of movie! AND I'll buy the DVD when it comes out.

Posted by: ahriman at March 9, 2007 02:11 PM

I just saw the movie yesterday and can say that I thought it was fantastic! DO NOT WAIT to see it on your snively little TV set. It is best viewed on a big screen.
I regarded the movie as a precursor to the USMC. About 1/2 way through I was tempted to stand up and shout "The Few, The Proud, The Marines!!!"
This movie unabashedly speaks to what is necessary to maintain freedom, a very tender commodity when you think about it. Even the Queen got her pound of justice!
Gory, yes, a boy movie, absolutely. Not safe for kiddies, you bet.
While walking out of the theatre my husband and I wondered what the Academy Awards was going to do with it. We both concluded that they would probably ignore it. "You want the truth? You can't stand the truth."

Posted by: Babs at March 11, 2007 06:09 PM