Hard to know what Due Date was exactly. As a comedy it wasn't funny. Thriller, it wasn't edge of your seat at all.

Just a so so film. Only did well at the box office because of Tina Fey I think.

doyin13:

Hard to know what Due Date was exactly. As a comedy it wasn't funny. Thriller, it wasn't edge of your seat at all.

Just a so so film. Only did well at the box office because of Tina Fey I think.

@doyin13
Tina Fey was not in "Due Date". I think you're referring to "Date Night".

Yeah, easy enough mistake. Date Night is similar but better than Knight and Day IMHOFHTETC.

Oooooopsie Daisies. . . .

My bad. . . .I guess I musta been itching to slag Date night for ages

vescucci:

Yeah, easy enough mistake. Date Night is similar but better than Knight and Day IMHOFHTETC.

Na wa oh. Which one be this again? lol.

Alright people. We're reviewing 300 (sorry kaethar).

JK, with your malaysian keyboard, can you please change the thread title and do your thing with the movie poster and synopsis? gracias.

How many months pregnant was Nat. Portman when she began work on Black Swan

I'm still waiting for Obinna's review of this year's Golden Globe Awards though

Movie on review: 300

300 (2006)

Directed by Zach Snyder
Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Rodrigo Santoro.

Your reviews next.

@v3
Natalie Portman deserved her win at the Golden Globes. She played the role of a mentally disturbed ballet dancer so well.  I'm predicting she'll also win at the BAFTA and Oscar awards this year.
Happy that "The Social Network" and "The Kids Are All Right" won awards as well.
Nothing for Inception at the Golden Globes. 

@topic
I'll be reviewing as soon as possible.

justkunmi:

300 (2006)

Directed by Zach Snyder
Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Rodrigo Santoro.

Your reviews next.

@JK
"300" came out in 2007 and not 2006. Please correct.

300 (2006)

Directed by Zach Snyder
Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Rodrigo Santoro.

Your reviews next.

justkunmi:

300 (2006)

Directed by Zach Snyder
Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Rodrigo Santoro.

Your reviews next.

@justkunmi
You still put 2006.

300 (2006)

Directed by Zach Snyder
Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Rodrigo Santoro.

Your reviews next.

300 (2006)

Directed by Zach Snyder
Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Rodrigo Santoro.

Your reviews next.

300 (2006)

Directed by Zach Snyder
Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Rodrigo Santoro.

Your reviews next.

300 (2006)

Directed by Zach Snyder
Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Rodrigo Santoro.

Your reviews next.

@justkunmi
Make spambot no ban u for posting the same comment multiple times.

"300" was released on March 9 2007.

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=300.htm

Obinna. Do you watch the series, Monk?

Reviewing this after watching it so long ago my overriding feeling is that the movie was a triumph of style over substance.

The film had some great choreographed battles with lots of gore on show.

Slow mo was used very well.

In terms of acting I really did not think it delivered much apart from Gerard Butler shouting Sparta all the way in Jennifer Aniston's pants.

My main gripe I had from when I watched it first time, was the fact that after showing such great battle skills and tactics, the final fight in which they lost did not show any of that previously portrayed battle acumen.

They just seemed to die like right muppets.

I enjoyed it for what it was and hence it gets a 6/10

300.

I watched this flick at the movies with a group of about 10 friends . . . so it was 10times the fun. Viera makes a great point up there ^ that the movie is more of style over substance . . . I can see why he'd say so . . .  but men, there are some cases where no substance is necessary to make it a great movie, the style and swagger was just that dope 

300 is the story of King Leonidas who (against the counsel of the oracle) leads 300 of his bravest men into battle against over a million Persians and their king Xerxes. The movie is shot using a chroma-key type of technique and is narrated with a voice-over from the only Spartan soldier of the 300 who survives.

This movie I don't think was intended to be an accurate historical recount of true events, so folks beefing over that need to chill . . . this was pure fantasy. The battle scenes were awesome, well delivered with an intensity enough to make the toughest marine blush, the portryal of a larger-than-life king by Gerard Butler I thought was simply electric - and his devoted wife Queen Gorgo was just spot on, if sexy married fire, she would be it. Honestly, I found no flaws in the cast and loved how well they each played their characters - from the mad friends competing to see who could kill more, to Xerxes' terrifying presence, to the Council back in Sparta. One of the movie's strong points I think is the dialogue. So many memorable quotes, and so so poetic, for me it was delicious ear candy.

My fav part of the movie, when King Leonidas, upset after the Persian messenger threatens sparta and insults his wife (common now, which woman will not find that appealing? ) kicks the persian into the well while screaming "THIS IS SPARTA!!!"  how can anyone resist that? lol. And then when they meet up with the Arcadians, Leonidas asks "Spartans! what is your profession?" to which they all reply in unison bass enough to wake the gods from their deepest slumber "HAROO!!!" lol.

As a side comical note, were ancient Spartans really all that ripped?  the assault of the (chroma image adjusted) six-pack abs was deliciously nauseating - if there ever was such a thing. Even the old men in the council and the women were all ripped. Dem. If you lack self-confidence 300 is not the movie for you to watch. lol.


Overall, 300 is a fantastic movie, unusual cinematic style, with a well-told story that is well delivered by the cast. I can watch it 300 times without getting bored. I rate 95%, anybody wey wan vex I got one word for you . . . HAROOO!!!! 

Chei, JeSoul haff finish work pata pata

So where do i start. .
300
Story of hot-headed King Leonidas (Gerald Butler) who against the advise of the gods, goes to war with against King Xerxes. I remember seeing the ad on STV and damn, I was REALLY desperate to see the movie.

Wave upon wave of King Xerxes soldiers kept coming at em, but the 'Actor no dey die' thing didn't work this time. The fight scenes were very well choreographed and intense, at some point i grabbed a stick and plate(as shield) and tried to sync with their moves .If this movie gets a 3D remake, i'll definitely get a copy.

I won't even talk about their bodies as that's for the ladies

I'll give the movie a 70

v3:

Chei, JeSoul haff finish work pata pata

Of course now, na me suggest movie, I berra stand up to it

So where do i start. .
300
Story of hot-headed King Leonidas (Gerald Butler) who against the advise of the gods, goes to war with against King Xerxes. I remember seeing the ad on STV and damn, I was REALLY desperate to see the movie.

Wave upon wave of King Xerxes soldiers kept coming at em, but the 'Actor no dey die' thing didn't work this time. The fight scenes were very well choreographed and intense, at some point i grabbed a stick and plate(as shield) and tried to sync with their moves .If this movie gets a 3D remake, i'll definitely get a copy.

LOL . . . so this is what you do when you're at home ehn who was the opponent? your unarmed TV? or the furniture? or a poor family member? lol.

I won't even talk about their bodies as that's for the ladies

Ahh . . . not only for the ladies oh. Guys can also learn a thing or two

I'll give the movie a 70

Only a 70? which other movie has been able to make a whole V3 pick up household utensils, pose like a spartan warrior, and throw jabs into the air as if fighting an enemy? That's right, no other movie has been able to evoke such a response. So fix that rating dude, or else . . . HAROO!!!!

JeSoul
You haff killed me
Na my desktop suffered some of the bashing

I will not accept bribe to add ANYTHING to my rating. THIS IS NAIJA!!!!! *kicks table*

v3:

JeSoul
You haff killed me
Na my desktop suffered some of the bashing

I will not accept bribe to add ANYTHING to my rating. THIS IS NAIJA!!!!! *kicks table*

ROTFLOL . . . .      LOL . . . no dude, you have killed me lol. Mehn, imagine a naija-version youtube spoof of that scene . . .

I hope your desktop was high quality and survived the unjust beating after years of faithful service, and not like JK who bought his from malaysia 

lol@ This is Naija!!

I must use this.

By the way the film was an adaptation of a comic book written by Frank Miller comic writer of Sin City and the Dark Knight graphic Novels.

His comic was a fictional take on true events.

Vesc, I've been meaning to ask Obinna the same question since!

@topic
The girls loved the killer abs of Leonaidas, The boys loved the killer graphics of the movie. That wraps it up neatly. Nice movie!

@JS
Still can't get enough Fringe eh?

@JK
Oga drop your rating nau. . Obi y Vesc no review?

If you missed 'THIS IS SPARTAA!!!  ,followed by the slow-mo kick', then it's obvious you haven't seen the movie at all. . The scene alone is worth watching over and over again.
Has anyone seen 'Meet the Spartans'? Chei  #LaffWanTearMyBelle

300. It must be one of the coolest film titles ever. Up there with Mercury Rising and E.T. Frank Miller really sealed his rep with this (The Spirit didn't help though) but that boy Zack Snyder catapulted himself into my favorites list. Gerard Butler I've had a soft spot for ever since even though he's nearly stopped my heart with yeye films, I just think of 300 and we're all good.

As JeSoul said, the This is Sparta scream/shout/holler is awesome and should be in an encyclopedia to mark the beginning of 21st century film, like the 'Here's to looking at you, kid' quote for the last century. Unfortunately, I cannot enjoy a film I still have memories of. I'll watch it again when I've forgotten more than half of it.

The fight scenes were beautifully choreographed. So much grace in killing someone else. It was like ballet for hunks. Personally I think slow mo can make taking a dump seem cool but the way it was used in 300 was ingenious. Stop, start, fastforward, slowed down. Genius.

I'm surprised anyone would think 300 was historical. Isn't that a laugh. Haba. Even holy books don't have that kinda fable. 300 was a success in many ways cuz I've seen girls who say in a thin monotone 'I don't like violent movies' and then get their freak on and let escape small battle cries upon seeing 300. Though I cannot totally be sure that they're not just pretending and looking at abs instead. The only 'flaw' is that the film isn't very deep like say The Gladiator and if it was a book, it'd have little meaning. But 300 didn't pretend to be deep or all that meaningful. It was what it was and I bought it wholesale. 90%. And HAROO!!!

"300" was one of the films that captivated me in 2007.
Filled with stunning visuals, stylizied violence and memorable quotes, "300" will be remembered as the film that shot the careers of Gerard Butler and Zack Snyder to new heights.

I'll give "300" an 87% rating.

I am not really a big fan of war movies but this movie caught my attention .Quintessential example of patriotism,courage and bravery bringing down the Persian Empire on its knees.Gerard Butler was absolutely fantastic as Leonidas so i say this is Sparta !!.

JeSoul:

300.

I watched this flick at the movies with a group of about 10 friends . . . so it was 10times the fun. Viera makes a great point up there ^ that the movie is more of style over substance . . . I can see why he'd say so . . .  but men, there are some cases where no substance is necessary to make it a great movie, the style and swagger was just that dope 

300 is the story of King Leonidas who (against the counsel of the oracle) leads 300 of his bravest men into battle against over a million Persians and their king Xerxes. The movie is shot using a chroma-key type of technique and is narrated with a voice-over from the only Spartan soldier of the 300 who survives.

This movie I don't think was intended to be an accurate historical recount of true events, so folks beefing over that need to chill . . . this was pure fantasy. The battle scenes were awesome, well delivered with an intensity enough to make the toughest marine blush, the portryal of a larger-than-life king by Gerard Butler I thought was simply electric - and his devoted wife Queen Gorgo was just spot on, if sexy married fire, she would be it. Honestly, I found no flaws in the cast and loved how well they each played their characters - from the mad friends competing to see who could kill more, to Xerxes' terrifying presence, to the Council back in Sparta. One of the movie's strong points I think is the dialogue. So many memorable quotes, and so so poetic, for me it was delicious ear candy.

My fav part of the movie, when King Leonidas, upset after the Persian messenger threatens sparta and insults his wife (common now, which woman will not find that appealing? ) kicks the persian into the well while screaming "THIS IS SPARTA!!!"  how can anyone resist that? lol. And then when they meet up with the Arcadians, Leonidas asks "Spartans! what is your profession?" to which they all reply in unison bass enough to wake the gods from their deepest slumber "HAROO!!!" lol.

As a side comical note, were ancient Spartans really all that ripped?  the assault of the (chroma image adjusted) six-pack abs was deliciously nauseating - if there ever was such a thing. Even the old men in the council and the women were all ripped. Dem. If you lack self-confidence 300 is not the movie for you to watch. lol.


Overall, 300 is a fantastic movie, unusual cinematic style, with a well-told story that is well delivered by the cast. I can watch it 300 times without getting bored. I rate 95%, anybody wey wan vex I got one word for you . . . HAROOO!!!! 

I Understand the comical note in the bolded statement above but honestly the Spartans have a reputation for being Muscled , brave . Even the smallest of their men keep to fit hence the 6 packs etc . Even me gan self could not get my eyes off those packs , wished it was me though.

vescucci:

300. It must be one of the coolest film titles ever. Up there with Mercury Rising and E.T. Frank Miller really sealed his rep with this (The Spirit didn't help though) but that boy Zack Snyder catapulted himself into my favorites list. Gerard Butler I've had a soft spot for ever since even though he's nearly stopped my heart with yeye films, I just think of 300 and we're all good.

As JeSoul said, the This is Sparta scream/shout/holler is awesome and should be in an encyclopedia to mark the beginning of 21st century film, like the 'Here's to looking at you, kid' quote for the last century. Unfortunately, I cannot enjoy a film I still have memories of. I'll watch it again when I've forgotten more than half of it.

The fight scenes were beautifully choreographed. So much grace in killing someone else. It was like ballet for hunks. Personally I think slow mo can make taking a dump seem cool but the way it was used in 300 was ingenious. Stop, start, fastforward, slowed down. Genius.

I'm surprised anyone would think 300 was historical. Isn't that a laugh. Haba. Even holy books don't have that kinda fable. 300 was a success in many ways cuz I've seen girls who say in a thin monotone 'I don't like violent movies' and then get their freak on and let escape small battle cries upon seeing 300. Though I cannot totally be sure that they're not just pretending and looking at abs instead. The only 'flaw' is that the film isn't very deep like say The Gladiator and if it was a book, it'd have little meaning. But 300 didn't pretend to be deep or all that meaningful. It was what it was and I bought it wholesale. 90%. And HAROO!!!

Yes it is and completely historical . Google the battle of thermophylae you'll see what I am talking about . The 300 men he took with him are his personal trained men this does not imply that Sparta did not have their own army , remember the only guy that survived went back and bring the rest army and not only the Spartan army fought them , they were supported by the Greeks( the Greeks were awed by the bravery of king leonidas and his 300 guys , this made them threw the regards they had for the persian army to God knows where ) . Even the site of the battle still exist till today and it has thousands of tourist going there to see the place where Slavery , tyranny was challenged by 300 brave Spartans .

The movie is a complete classic , the ever resounding voice of that Burtler guy " Spartans what's your profession , WAR , WAR , WAR " in fact I had that place recorded and it's been on replay on my ipod ever since .

300 broke boundaries in so many forms. I don't think any other movie has used the green screen to this much height. I saw the making of the movie and only about 25 men acted out the 300-man army.

And yeah, I love Xerxes! one of my best villians yet. He's up there with 'the Joker' in Dark Knight and Javier Bardem's character in 'No Country For Old Men'.

Gererd Butler sealed his A-list status with this performance.
And on a similar note, you guys should see 'Meet the Spartans' lol.

I'll rate this movie 95%.

justkunmi:


And on a similar note, you guys should see 'Meet the Spartans' lol.

@JK
"Meet the Spartans" was rubbish.