My take on the 300--- There was a lot to like----the look of it----and the underlying themes that are applicable to today's events.
Loved the cinematography, loved the texture of it all. It literally was art in motion.
I remember studying the Spartans and the battle of Thermopylae in elementary school. I wonder if western civilization born of the Greeks, is taught anymore, especially where politically correct nincompoops don't want to offend certain groups by teaching real history. Learning events in history is important because it puts things in context for future generations. While some liberties and artistic license were taken with 300----it is a thought provoking film that exemplifies the fact that freedom isn't free, that love of family, and of country together with commitment and valor are noble. I have been waiting for just such a film over the last several years. And judging by the film's #1 box office status, so did many others. An all around great film indeed.
carlart