|
300 [Blu-ray]
Description
| Product Description |
|
| The epic graphic novel by Frank Miller (Sin City) assaults the screen with the 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 swordpoint. And moviemaking with a cutting edge. Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
Reviews
Customer feedback
|
|
Voting |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Author: Guest
I would completley avoid the Blu-ray version and get the HD DVD version as the HD DVD has extras that are not available on Blu-ray. Also, the HD DVD version has the DVD on one side so it will play in any DVD player. You will see this trend of BR movies not getting the same extras as HD DVD since Blu-ray is an unfinished product that cannot do all the things HD DVD can.
|
Author: Guest
Hi there! I must say that have not seen the blu-ray edition of this great movie, but as I'm absolutely convinced about the overall quality of the blu-ray format [I have a combo blueray/HDdvd player] I'm sure it will be an enjoyable experience when it will be released here in Spain.
Well, thats my question to whom liked to answer me. What is that 1:66/1 aspect ratio I read in the specifications here at amazon? I think I saw the movie in the theater on a marvelous 2:35/1 ratio. Apart from unusual, the 1:66 is even a worst ratio than the 1:85. Can anyone tell me if it's only a mistake? Do the movie fit all the screen of your tv [1:85 aspect ratio]or not? I really DO prefer [and expected] the 2:35, and an aspect ratio closer to te 1:33 than any other seems to me a joke (and a bad one).
Thanks! Waiting for an answer.
APG
|
Author: Guest
Frank Miller adaptations are on a roll. First we got "Sin City," and now we have the story of three hundred Spartans who repelled a massive invasion.
And the adaptation of "300" is a stunning one -- literally stunning, since it bombards the viewer with larger-than-life characters, smashing visuals and tight direction. It goes a bit too fast for its own good, but it's a truly epic film that takes the historical war movie to another level -- all the more so because it actually happened.
As the introduction tells us, the Spartans were the ultimate warrior people. Babies were inspected for weakness or faults, and killed if they had any; as they were growing up, they were taught and toughened by a savage regimen. Their only true hope was to "die beautifully" for their land.
A Persian messenger arrives, telling King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) that the god-king Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) wants the Spartans to bow to him. Leonidas' response: shove the Persians into a pit. But before he can go to war, he must consult the corrupt priesthood of Ephors and their beautiful Oracle. She predicts that Sparta will fall and the gods forbid war at the approach of the Carneaian festival -- courtesy of a hefty bribe from a Spartan traitor.
So Leonidas takes out three hundred of his best men, along with their nervy Arcadian allies, and begin trouncing the Persians. But they are being sabotaged, both by a hunchbacked outcast and by a treacherous councilor, whom Queen Gorgo (Lena Headey) is battling. And so at Thermopylae, Leonidas prepares for a final battle against the monstrous Persian Army -- knowing that their story of freedom will live on.
This is not a "sensitive" movie where you have any appreciation for the bad guys -- it's a glorification of three hundred soldiers who died for their land and freedom. It just wouldn't work otherwise. It doesn't blindly adore the Spartans -- we see their darker side in their "weed out the weak" policy -- but it does appreciate them. They respect and care about each other, and Leonidas is as kind as he can be even to Ephialtes, the traitor.
And it's done in a manner appropriate to its comic book origins -- grimy, bloody and epic, but with a stylized look that is almost like CGI. The battles are shockingly good, and full of fantasy-ish creations like the monstrous creatures or the silver-masked Immortals. Even a wall of corpses. But we also get some beautiful visuals as well -- roiling seas, sunlit battlefields, Spartan cities, and the drugged Oracle in her white veil.
While the script gets a bit over-the-top at times, it's hard not to be moved by dialogue that can be darkly funny ("It's just an eye. The gods saw fit to grace me with a spare") or stirring ("He did not wish tribute, nor song, or monuments or poems of war and valor. His wish was simple: "Remember us." That was his hope, should any free soul come across that place, in all the countless centuries yet to be").
Butler and Headey are simply great as Leonidas and Gorgo -- they're both strong, passionate and fearless, and they both do a great job in their separate storylines. But the movie is filled with good performances -- David Wenham as the narrator, Dominic West as a disgusting traitor, Santoro as the decadent, arrogant god-king, and many others.
"300" is a unique, stirring, stunning movie that pushes the action-movie envelope, and gives a thrilling edge to a real-life story of overwhelming power. A brilliant movie.
|
Author: Guest
Went to watch it when it came out at the movies, its pretty much all action from beginning to end with epic battle sequences.It was filmed totally in blue screen (live actors in front of a blue screen with the backgrounds put in digitally) so it has a very unique look that will look very impressive in high def so if you got a blu ray player (or hddvd player) get this movie you wont be disappointed!
|
Author: Guest
There is so much to say about this movie but I have to clear this up right now, Gerard Butler as the ruler, omg yes! absoluetly gorgeous!!! I seen it in the theatres so i am excited i finally get in on DVD he is an actor to be looking out for I do not think he gets the crdit he deserves at all! You can also see him in The Phantom of The Opera 2005 with Emma Rossom it was excellant. he is excellant in any acting he does just look his name up on Google and watch his movies, I sure do hope to see more of him on the big screen.
|
Send to Friend
Send to friend
|
|
