Film Review: 300

4.7.07

Film Review: 300 (2007) D: Zach Synder

300 was one of the best films I’ve seen in theaters…ever. It was great. The most visually stunning movie I’ve ever seen. Some of the best visual and special effects. Spectacular cinematography. I believe this film has created a new style of filmmaking, and I believe people will be seeing more films made as this one was, digitally on a soundstage in front of a green screen. Zach Synder upped his game following the 2004 release of DAWN OF THE DEAD (remake). He is quickly becoming one of my favorite directors. He’s not afraid to make a film gory and keeps a story flowing, action packed and interesting. I found the acting to be terrific with stand out performances from Lena Headey (Queen Gorgo), Michael Fassbender (Stelios) and of course Gerard Butler (King Leonidas) whom I remember as Dracula in DRACULA 2000.

This film was based on a graphic novel by Frank Millar (Sin City, Daredevil, Batman). It matched it almost perfectly. Probably the best adaptation from comic book to film. Miller’s great art was seen in motion as if he himself had drawn each frame of film.

Overall, 300 will probably become one of my favorite films for a long time.

Rating = 9.2/10