Does anyone else think "300" could be the baddest-ass movie of the year?

"300" is the highly artistic and stylized story based on Frank Miller's graphic novel which is based loosely on the actual Battle of Thermopylae where 300 Spartans fought off one million Persians (or so the movie claims) which took place in the summer of 480 BC . Do i think it will be historically accurate? Doubtful. Will it fucking be visually stunning and kick some major ass? Certainly. It's a cross between "Sin City" and "Gladiator" / "Lord of the Rings", how could it not be awesome. There are no major Hollywood stars (other than the lead, Gerard Butler who's most notable role is the Phantom in the recent screen adaption of "The Phantom of the Opera") and nothing but a vague Hollywood influence.

In case you haven't seen the trailers yet... here's trailer numero uno:



And here's number two...



Notice how every shot looks like a painting? Notice also the how the rule of thirds is applied in the cinematography? (C-naff's back me up on this) I'm planning on seeing it opening day. Anyone interested?

Labels: movies

- these thoughts flowed through Jeff's fingers @ 9:07 PM