Not to say I told you soalistairenixMarch 10 2007, 14:28:44 UTC
But I told you so. ;)
You made the fatal error of expecting historical accuracy from a comic book movie. This is not, I repeat, NOT, a movie about the Battle of Thermopylae. This is a movie adapted from the comic book of Frank Miller's fantastical version of the Battle of Thermopylae. Expecting historical accuracy out of it is like expecting honesty from a politician.
It's kind of like going to see V for Vendetta in reverse. Where, while watching V, you had to divorce yourself from the comic book and watch the movie as if it was its own work, based on its own merits; with 300 you really should watch consciously thinking that this has nothing to do with history.
But hey, at least you didn't lament the lack of black actors in the Greek army like the reviewer at the NYT did.
Re: Not to say I told you sotightpants4evaMarch 10 2007, 17:01:26 UTC
But even for a fantasy/comic book movie, there were many elements that were sub-par, which was jarring when contrasted with the amazing battle sequences. It's like seeing a stunning, beautiful woman from afar, and when you see her up close, she's even more beautiful than you thought possible. But then she starts talking, and you realize she has the intellectual depth of Ann Coulter. It detracts from an otherwise nice experience when people add unpleasant elements. I suppose for some people, images are enough. But I like substance, too
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Thanks! If you could enjoy The Chronicles of Riddick for what it was, then it's likely you'll be able to enjoy 300 for what it is. Despite all my criticisms, I still enjoyed watching it, but I knew it could have been much more. Considering the source material and the quality of the special effects, it could have been a great movie in the hands of a competent director and decent screenwriters. It's like eating Kobe Beef that was prepared by a cook at Denny's. The problem is not that it's terrible; it's that you know it would have been so much better if it was prepared by someone more skilled
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You made the fatal error of expecting historical accuracy from a comic book movie. This is not, I repeat, NOT, a movie about the Battle of Thermopylae. This is a movie adapted from the comic book of Frank Miller's fantastical version of the Battle of Thermopylae. Expecting historical accuracy out of it is like expecting honesty from a politician.
It's kind of like going to see V for Vendetta in reverse. Where, while watching V, you had to divorce yourself from the comic book and watch the movie as if it was its own work, based on its own merits; with 300 you really should watch consciously thinking that this has nothing to do with history.
But hey, at least you didn't lament the lack of black actors in the Greek army like the reviewer at the NYT did.
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That is true about just about anything in life. Which is why depression rates skyrocket among liberals. :)
- SW
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