We managed to get the granparents to stay with the 3 kids

and we just got back from seeing the movie.
My wife and I loved it . I think what helped is the fact that I've read some mixed reviews in several boards and had dropped my expectations a bit. But IMO the movie delivered. Pure adrenaline. I left the theater with my muscles soar.
Don't expect to see Braveheart or Gladiator. I wouldn't go as far as to call it Epic but is kind of weird do to it'a setup and the way it was filmed. Overall it kicked ass and I can't wait for it to come out on DVD. 2 thums up. Now what I realy need is a Spartan helmet and sword! (hint, hint to you prop makers out there

).
Tom