In the Battle of Thermopylae of 480 BC an alliance of Greek city-states fought the invading Persian army in the mountain pass of Thermopylae. Vastly outnumbered, the Greeks held back the enemy in one of the most famous last stands of history. Persian King Xerxes lead a Army of well over 100,000 (Persian king Xerxes before war has about 170,000 army) men to Greece and was confronted by 300 Spartans, 700 Thespians and other Slave soldiers. Xerxes waited for 10 days for King Leonidas to surrender or withdraw left with no options he moved. The battle lasted for about 3 days and after which all 300 Spartans were killed. The Spartan defeat was not the one expected, as a local shepherd, named Ephialtes, defected to the Persians and informed Xerxes of a separate path through Thermopylae, which the Persians could use to outflank the Greeks.
Director: Zack Snyder
First of all, If you haven't seen this movie, then what the heck are you doing reading my blog? Seriously though, anyone interested in fantasy movies has to have already seen this movie. Therefore, I'm going to say very little about it.
300 is one of my favorite modern movies of all time. It does not matter how historically inaccurate it is. It's loaded with balls-out action, blood, nudity, and pretty good writing to boot.
The film never seems to slow down, and you should be on the edge of your seat at every moment. I'm not saying that anyone should have one an Oscar for this (besides the effects team maybe). It's just a kick ass flick.
If for some ungodly reason you have not seen this movie, GO RENT IT NOW!!
The Cast
David Wenham ... Dilios
Vincent Regan ... Captain
Tom Wisdom ... Astinos
Dominic West ... Theron
Andrew Pleavin ... Daxos
Peter Mensah ... Messenger
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