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Nesacat · 14th November 2006, 09:40 AM

Based on the epic graphic 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 against their Persian enemy, drawing a line in the sand for democracy. The film brings Miller's graphic novel to life by combining live action with virtual backgrounds that capture his distinct vision of this ancient historic tale.

The movie stars Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Dominic West, Rodrigo Santoro, Vincent Regan and it's directed by Zack Snyder who also wrote the screenplay.

The trailer looks pretty good and it set for release on March 9, 2007.

Culhwch · 14th November 2006, 09:48 AM

Sounds very interesting, will have to keep an eye open. I've not heard of the graphic, but I have heard of the battle. Where can I find that trailer? I suppose I should just get off my virtual butt and Gooogle it....

j. d. worthington · 14th November 2006, 09:56 AM

Here's the site:

300

Culhwch · 14th November 2006, 09:57 AM

Many thanks.

Stenevor · 14th November 2006, 09:39 PM

I thought this looked great when I saw the trailer a couple of weeks ago. I was going to start a thread about it then but as usual never got around to it.
Heres the high definition version for quicktime if anyones interested, it looks even better - Apple - Trailers - 300 - HD .

BookStop · 14th November 2006, 10:28 PM

Wow- I'm still not sure what it's about, but the cinematography is gorgeous!

Nesacat · 15th November 2006, 03:13 AM

If it's anything at all like the graphic novel and if sticks close to the books then it's all set to be a really, really, good movie indeed. I am very glad to see the genre come out of the closet as it were and being taken seriously on its own right. Am very much looking forward to seeing this movie.

I, Brian · 15th November 2006, 09:37 AM

Been waiting for this film for some time - got to admit a little disappointed with the trailer, though, as it looks so full of CGI as to make it almost look a cartoon. I'm still waiting for the epic look of the 1960's to return.

Jason_Taverner · 17th November 2006, 08:27 PM

yeah I can't wait,

steve12553 · 18th November 2006, 03:05 PM

Looks good. Another one I'm going to have a hard time finding someone to go with me to see. I've got a very non-violent household.

Rane Longfox · 19th November 2006, 08:46 PM

I have mixed feelings about this film. Clearly it will be visually stunning, but from the trailers, it looks like it's an incredably false view of the actual events and fighting styles of the Spartan warriors...

jenna · 21st November 2006, 10:29 AM

Can't believe I haven't heard of this before! A movie about Thermopylae? Bring it on! Only... PLEASE DON'T LET IT BE ANOTHER "TROY"!!

(OH! Gerard Butler! Well it will be worth the price just to see him, he's brutally hot)

Okay, just watched the trailer (thanks YouTube!) I think it looks really really interesting. Looks like they've gone for a quite modern comic book-turned-movie look, which I think could be mind-blowingly awesome. I'm going to reserve judgement until I've actually seen it, because after Troy and Alexander I'm a bit wary of Hollywood's ability to take on the historical epic. But just maybe, they've got this one right.. I might even actually go to see it at the cinema, even though I hate the stupid cinema with a passion, because other people always like to ruin the experience. Oh, you can't go for a couple of hours without talking, munching on popcorn, rustling bags, shaking your legs around, or making out with your ugly girlfriend/boyfriend? For god's sake... Normally I just wait for the DVD!!

elvet · 21st November 2006, 12:57 PM

I've been following this one since its inception, mostly because I'm a big GB fan

. I wasn't familiar with the source material , neither the history nor the comic, but I like the look of the trailer and all that eye-candy makes it a must see on the big screen.

scarface · 3rd December 2006, 02:04 PM

I cannot wait to see this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

C. Craig R. McNeil · 3rd December 2006, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I, Brian

Been waiting for this film for some time - got to admit a little disappointed with the trailer, though, as it looks so full of CGI as to make it almost look a cartoon.

Frank Miller also wrote and drew Sin City. As I'm sure you know, Sin City was chocka with CGI in an attempt to ape the look of the graphic novels. It sounds as if 300 may be attempting the same.

14th November 2006, 09:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nesacat The Cat Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,692	300 Based on the epic graphic 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 against their Persian enemy, drawing a line in the sand for democracy. The film brings Miller's graphic novel to life by combining live action with virtual backgrounds that capture his distinct vision of this ancient historic tale. The movie stars Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Dominic West, Rodrigo Santoro, Vincent Regan and it's directed by Zack Snyder who also wrote the screenplay. The trailer looks pretty good and it set for release on March 9, 2007.

14th November 2006, 09:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Culhwch Ho. Ho. Ho. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia, Queensland Posts: 2,870	Re: 300 Sounds very interesting, will have to keep an eye open. I've not heard of the graphic, but I have heard of the battle. Where can I find that trailer? I suppose I should just get off my virtual butt and Gooogle it....

14th November 2006, 09:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
j. d. worthington Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,636	Re: 300 Here's the site: 300

14th November 2006, 09:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Culhwch Ho. Ho. Ho. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia, Queensland Posts: 2,870	Re: 300 Many thanks.

14th November 2006, 09:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Stenevor Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 245	Re: 300 I thought this looked great when I saw the trailer a couple of weeks ago. I was going to start a thread about it then but as usual never got around to it. Heres the high definition version for quicktime if anyones interested, it looks even better - Apple - Trailers - 300 - HD .

14th November 2006, 10:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
BookStop Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 1,471	Re: 300 Wow- I'm still not sure what it's about, but the cinematography is gorgeous!

15th November 2006, 03:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Nesacat The Cat Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,692	Re: 300 If it's anything at all like the graphic novel and if sticks close to the books then it's all set to be a really, really, good movie indeed. I am very glad to see the genre come out of the closet as it were and being taken seriously on its own right. Am very much looking forward to seeing this movie.

15th November 2006, 09:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
I, Brian Admin and Tea-boy Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: UK: SCOTLAND: Posts: 5,374	Re: 300 Been waiting for this film for some time - got to admit a little disappointed with the trailer, though, as it looks so full of CGI as to make it almost look a cartoon. I'm still waiting for the epic look of the 1960's to return.

17th November 2006, 08:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jason_Taverner Fish Proder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK: ENGLAND: Posts: 651	Re: 300 yeah I can't wait,

18th November 2006, 03:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
steve12553 The Enigma of Steel Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 853	Re: 300 Looks good. Another one I'm going to have a hard time finding someone to go with me to see. I've got a very non-violent household.

19th November 2006, 08:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rane Longfox Pallid, Lumigoth Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 3,181	Re: 300 I have mixed feelings about this film. Clearly it will be visually stunning, but from the trailers, it looks like it's an incredably false view of the actual events and fighting styles of the Spartan warriors...

21st November 2006, 10:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
jenna smiling politely Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 586	Re: 300 Can't believe I haven't heard of this before! A movie about Thermopylae? Bring it on! Only... PLEASE DON'T LET IT BE ANOTHER "TROY"!! (OH! Gerard Butler! Well it will be worth the price just to see him, he's brutally hot) Okay, just watched the trailer (thanks YouTube!) I think it looks really really interesting. Looks like they've gone for a quite modern comic book-turned-movie look, which I think could be mind-blowingly awesome. I'm going to reserve judgement until I've actually seen it, because after Troy and Alexander I'm a bit wary of Hollywood's ability to take on the historical epic. But just maybe, they've got this one right.. I might even actually go to see it at the cinema, even though I hate the stupid cinema with a passion, because other people always like to ruin the experience. Oh, you can't go for a couple of hours without talking, munching on popcorn, rustling bags, shaking your legs around, or making out with your ugly girlfriend/boyfriend? For god's sake... Normally I just wait for the DVD!! Last edited by jenna; 21st November 2006 at 10:53 AM.

21st November 2006, 12:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
elvet Easily amused Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 490	Re: 300 I've been following this one since its inception, mostly because I'm a big GB fan . I wasn't familiar with the source material , neither the history nor the comic, but I like the look of the trailer and all that eye-candy makes it a must see on the big screen.

3rd December 2006, 02:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
scarface Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 9	Re: 300 I cannot wait to see this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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