Prepare for Glory!

Just returned from a late night show of 300. Had been waiting for it really eagerly, and was not disappointed at all.

Almost everyone else around me was making fun of it, and the negative publicity might cost it a few million dollars. But none of the people who were ridiculing the 'story' (or the lack of it) or the multitude of absurd creatures or the absence of logic at many situations or the lack of authenticity in terms of language and looks had probably read Frank Miller's graphic novel.

This is by no means a great movie. It can be butchered, much like those Spartans handled their enemies, on several counts. But the point is that this is supposed to be one long visual candy. Good looking people, great SFX, well-choreographed scenes, blood, blood and blood. Unlike Sin City, which could be considered a good movie on its own merit, 300 is a waste for anyone who is going into the theatre expecting anything more than thrills.

There might be flaws in it even if we look at it as a live-action version of the graphic novel only, a prime one being some really ordinary acting on occasions, but everything is overshadowed by the fact that one feels like making love to the screen while watching the movie.

That is what, I believe, Mr Snyder wanted to achieve. And he does it in great style in my book.