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Director:Zack Snyder
Starring:Gerard Butler | Vincent Regan | Lena Headey | David Wenham | Michael Fassbender | Tom Wisdom | Andrew PLeavin | Andrew Tiernan | Rodrigo Santora
Genres:Action
Languages:English
Synopsis:Based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, 300 takes over the screen like an invading horde. With all the gushing blood of a horror movie and the scope of a classic epic, the second film from Zack Snyder (who helmed the 2004 remake of DAWN OF THE DEAD) is an impressive visual spectacle. Gerard Butler (THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) plays Leonidas, the king of ancient Sparta. The city is famous for its warrior philosophy, and Leonidas won't kneel to the demands of Persia's King Xerxes (LOST's Rodrigo Santoro). Instead, Leonidas leads his 300-strong army against Xerxes's army of millions. Meanwhile, his wife (Lena Headley, THE BROTHERS GRIMM) campaigns in Sparta for the city to send reinforcements as she butts heads with the treacherous Theron (Dominic West, THE WIRE). With its gore and scale, 300 marks director Snyder as a possible successor to Peter Jackson's throne. Jackson also got his start in horror with BAD TASTE and DEAD ALIVE, and the two men share a penchant for ambitious battle scenes. The huge fights in 300 rival Jackson's efforts in the LORD OF THE RINGS films. David Wenham, who starred in two of the Tolkien-based films, plays Dilios, one of the Spartan soldiers. Though the cast doesn't boast any A-list stars, the actors ably fill their larger-than-life roles. In a film filled with men, Headley stands out as Queen Gorgo. She matches her warrior husband in strength, while showing love toward Leonidas and their son. Though there are scenes that demonstrate the humanity of the characters, 300 is undeniably about bravery and blood, and it succeeds because of the stylish depictions of both.


Customer Review
Not for me too much based on history 10 out of 100
Not for me too much based on history
Mary from Limerick , 19 Nov 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

ODD Film 15 out of 100
Did not like this film at all oit felt artficial and not real in any way just pure weird . Some people might like it not me no so not a great film .
Alan from Offaly , 15 Oct 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Not just swords and sandals 40 out of 100
Interesting mix of gratify novel style, like Sin City and Gladiator. Mix of pacing keeps interest without being frantic. Well worth a watch.
Jason from Dublin , 18 May 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Very enjoyable 45 out of 100
Beautifully shot film, very atmospheric. Simple storyline delivered well, completely believeable. Passion, courage, justice, it has it all!
Kathryn from Dublin , 13 May 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

6 packs galore 20 out of 100
Some hot men running around in skirts the plot is poor and it couldnt keep my attention. Not a patch on Braveheart or Gladiator
Eibhlin from Tipperary , 20 Feb 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

300 40 out of 100
A modern tale of a Greek myth but thankfully without the Hollywood glamour.This film is miles better than the two offerings from Hollywood(Troy and Alexander).It is gritty and pacey.It feels like watching a comic strip as it moves fast without lingering on any point.Lots of gore and great fighting scenes.Beautifully shot.Good watch.
Jennifer from Donegal , 06 Apr 2009
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

300 0 out of 10
Very disappointing film!
George from Kilkenny , 08 Feb 2009
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

300 40 out of 100
Spartan few kick some Persian butt in a comic-book re-telling of the Battle of Thermopylae. Warning, testosterone will ooze from your TV in a fashion that would shame Russell Crowe. Fanciful and loose with the facts, but if this is what it takes to keep this important war against the barbarian hordes in the collective consiousness in these difficult times, then bring on the sequel. Best bits? Queen Gorgo's rousing speech, and Leonidas relieving Xerxes of one of his ears.
James from Limerick , 02 Dec 2008
0 people out of 2 found this review helpful

very good 45 out of 100
Great story of the brave 300 Spartans that took on the world to protect their homeland. Don't be tempted to follow it up with Meet the Spartans total crap...
SEAN from Sligo , 31 Oct 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

300 50 out of 100
not usally into old war history films but def this 1 i loves it
rachel from Donegal , 06 Oct 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

300 40 out of 100
loved it a raw, meaty, action and war movie all dressed up in really hot men doing there thing. what more could a saturday night hold??
collette from Louth , 09 Jul 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

v average 15 out of 100
Hammy nonsense, script was laughable at times Alexander the Great type stuff. Disappointing.
Jonathan from Dublin , 23 Jun 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

300 50 out of 100
One of the best movies I have ever seen! Was never that interested in history but after seeing the bods on these guys I'm very interested in seeing more of history!!! On the lines of Lord of the Rings effects wise but actually a real part of history. I'd highly recommend this film for all.
Sandra from Dublin , 19 Jun 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

300 35 out of 100
Tough and brutal - good though in an usual way
Christopher from Dublin , 18 Jun 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

300 40 out of 100
Not the greatest war film out there, takes adifferent approach tho. Some great fighting scenes and plenty of blood, deffo worth a view!!
Abdullah from Dublin , 14 May 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Well Worth a Watch 40 out of 100
An excellent action movie, very atmospheric and agreat story line!
nigel from Galway , 30 Apr 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

300 40 out of 100
Great Movie, would watch again
Robert from Longford , 26 Apr 2008
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Rubbish. 0 out of 10
Over rated. Over done. Over in 5 mins had I not believed the hype and watched it all. Watched it with himself. We both waited for ages to see this and wasted a whole night watching this utter scutter when we could have been watching Mega Machines on Discovery. Honest to God, I loved the ad for it, thought is would be the Bee's Knees, but it was more like the slug's ass - slow, dull and useless... Since when did spartan leaders have Scottish accents??? Did I say it was rubbish yet? Rot!
Caroline from Laois , 24 Apr 2008
3 people out of 6 found this review helpful

300 40 out of 100
excellent
carmel from Mayo , 21 Apr 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

300 50 out of 100
I really enjoyed this movie, I didn't it would be my cup of tea but I was very wrong! Great story line and even better visuals, well worth watching.
cliona from Dublin , 20 Apr 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Disappointing 20 out of 100
Doesn't live up to the hype. Quite boring and the pecs take away from the credibility.
John from Meath , 18 Apr 2008
3 people out of 4 found this review helpful

300 5 out of 100
expecting something like gladiator,not so,absolute rubbish,worst film i have seen for years
philip from Limerick , 10 Apr 2008
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

300 35 out of 100
The fight scenes are amazing but the script is poor. Worth watching but does not live up to all teh hype.
Eugene from Cork , 10 Apr 2008
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

300 45 out of 100
Did not think I would like it and certainly did not think my wife would like it either. Was stunned....brilliant movie about the battles of the Spartans... and my wife loved it too!
Pat from Dublin , 09 Apr 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Don't Waste Your Time 0 out of 10
Like a poorly written badly drawn comic. I gave up after one too many pontificating speeches about "protecting our freedom and liberty". Maybe the writer should have done some research on Sparta first.
Barry from Kildare , 08 Apr 2008
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

This ... is ... RUBBISH 0 out of 10
Waste of time... This is a film without characters or story. A tale without dialogue or narrative. It's a video game without controls. What's the point? Essentially, all Spartans are MAD and are REAL MEN who SHOUT and FIGHT. A LOT, OK? All Persians are SAVAGES, with LOTS of jewellery. Pity, the style is great & if they had included some story and proper characterisation it could have been great. Read "Persian Fire" instead.
Brian from Louth , 08 Apr 2008
4 people out of 9 found this review helpful

300 30 out of 100
watched 5 mins and switched off too grusome. if that your thing then this for you
Tara from Dublin , 03 Apr 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Fine if you like WWF 5 out of 100
It seems like filming a graphic novel seems to be the new way to get around having no plot, no dialogue and little else to speak of. This was just muck! Great if you're 16 and there's no WWF on the box. Otherwise, if you want some action and a fabulous film, get "A History of Violence". Leave this to the kids!
Brian from Dublin , 01 Apr 2008
1 people out of 2 found this review helpful

300 seconds... 5 out of 100
Yes, 300 seconds was about as long as I watched this. Just couldn't get into the spirit of it, which was weird because I thought I might like it when I saw the trailers. It's not my usual type of film, but neither was Sin City & I ended up loving that, so thought I would like this. A minute or 2 in, I just couldn't cope with the overall look of it & tried several more times to watch, but just wasn't feelin the vibe. I'm sure it's great if you're in a very particular mood, but not for everyone.
Ginger from Dublin , 31 Mar 2008
3 people out of 8 found this review helpful

300 15 out of 100
300 is the most over-rated film so far this century. I'll admit that the fight sequences and it's cinematography is beautiful, perhaps too beautiful as it act's as a smoke-screen to the actual story. All I remember about the film is three hundred spartans go on a journey. I don't remember why or where there going. This film will only be remembered for it's style.
Shane from Dublin , 29 Mar 2008
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

300 50 out of 100
I really loved this film brilliant from beginning to end all the actors act out a great role.
Tracey from Meath , 27 Mar 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Disappointing 25 out of 100
Liked the style but was rather slow.
Fergal from Dublin , 25 Mar 2008
1 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Digitally Enhanced 30 out of 100
This isnt my type of film. Full of special effects and totally over the top which makes fun of the legend of parta
Robert from Dublin , 20 Mar 2008
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

300 50 out of 100
brillant no need to say more
tony from Meath , 18 Mar 2008
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Prepare for Glory 45 out of 100
300 Spartans fight to the last man against a Persian army of countless numbers and a king bent on conquest of all. The director's use of a solider's narative to tell of the encounter is perfectly in keeping with that of Homer and other such classical writers. Brillant and a must see.
Ian from Wicklow , 06 Mar 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Superb 45 out of 100
I managed to get my wife to look at this, she secretly enjoyed it. I thought it was one of the best films last year. What more can I say, go watch.
Gerard from Dublin , 04 Mar 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Great movie for men 40 out of 100
Lots of testosterone, good one liners, fantastic fight scenes. I loved it!
Jason from Wexford , 02 Mar 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

300 40 out of 100
Super movie - definitely one for the lads
Declan from Dublin , 29 Feb 2008
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

300 45 out of 100
Great movie. Fantastic special effects
Paul from Clare , 29 Feb 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

absolutely loved it 45 out of 100
CGI at its best loved everything about it especially the gorgeous gerald butler the battle scenes were very graphic with lots of blood and gore brilliant
Lorraine from Wexford , 26 Feb 2008
1 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Loved it 50 out of 100
I loved this movie. great keep watching it!!!
Denis from Limerick , 20 Feb 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

300 40 out of 100
men will love the fights,women will love the bodies
Damian from Dublin , 20 Feb 2008
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

spartan 300 50 out of 100
one of the best films i,ve seen this year really enjoyed so did the missus she wouldn,t normally watch this kind of film very origanal good story stunning effects rent it
joseph from Kilkenny , 14 Feb 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

300 30 out of 100
took me a while to get into it, i actually had to restart it but once i got into the spirit its pretty good, as these epic type movies go
una from Dublin , 13 Feb 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

300 35 out of 100
Pretty good and the Mrs liked it too so don't be scared ladies. If you liked the style of Sin City then you'll like how the makers of this have stayed true to Frank Miller too. Wasn't too fond of the accents but the fight scenes and all the weird creatures and charaters were fascinating...worth watching!
Tim from Cork , 13 Feb 2008
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 50 out of 100
amazing movie!the graphics make up whay the script lacks. beautifully done. worth watching just so u can make your own mind up!
Neil from Dublin , 11 Feb 2008
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

great fight movie, blood and gore everywhere 50 out of 100
i thoughtt this was one of the better war/battle movies, plenty of action with blood and limbs flying in all directions.
Mark from Wicklow , 07 Feb 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Punchy 40 out of 100
No intellect required for this one, but a really great action movie with amazing visuals.
jonathan from Meath , 01 Feb 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

All right 30 out of 100
Good fighting movie
Martin from Dublin , 01 Feb 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

300 35 out of 100
Great macho movie. Non stop action all the way.
dermot from Clare , 01 Feb 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

300 50 out of 100
cant get any better than this
margaret from Wexford , 31 Jan 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

300 45 out of 100
very good film lots of action...very good fight scenes
Gerard from Kerry , 30 Jan 2008
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

oh dear.. 0 out of 10
rubbish.. watched 10 minutes of it then turned it off. not worth bothering with.. very silly over acting and quite boring story.
larry from Tipperary , 30 Jan 2008
1 people out of 4 found this review helpful

300 30 out of 100
Lots of action. One for the boys .. I think.
James from Sligo , 26 Jan 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Great film 50 out of 100
I really liked this film. Lots of blood and gore.
Cian from Dublin , 23 Jan 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

300 40 out of 100
Excellent film, action packed....
Natalie from Dublin , 23 Jan 2008
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

300 hotties 20 out of 100
300 fine looking men wearing tiny little tight pants!!!!!!!!!!!:) the story was the same old craic ,men go to war ,lots of blood and fighting.
rachel from Mayo , 21 Jan 2008
1 people out of 2 found this review helpful

300 35 out of 100
Enjoyed this as it was exactly as expected, a real boys only film !
John from Cork , 03 Jan 2008
0 people out of 2 found this review helpful

good 35 out of 100
pretty good film, if not a bit far fetched.it seems to be over rated i have to say.but worth aq watch
michelle from Sligo , 29 Dec 2007
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

The bodies.. 30 out of 100
...are without a doubt the main reason for watching this film. The physical training that the actors went through with kettlebell exercises is intense. For that reason alone it is worth watching - it reminded me of some of the old epics where they had to do things differently before digital trickery became the norm. The soldiers really are the only thing holding the movie together - the rest of the acting is bland. I'd recommend it but don't expect too much.
Alex from Dublin , 28 Dec 2007
2 people out of 4 found this review helpful

Fabulous toned torsos... 25 out of 100
..is about all I can say to recommend this movie....it's not the worst film ever made but it left me a bit disappointed. It's never going to achieve epic status but the visual effects were great and fans of gore won't be disappointed
Hazel from Dublin , 19 Dec 2007
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

300 30 out of 100
This was worth watching for curiosity factir alone. Some interesting use of graphics. Definitely one for the big screen.
Hugh from Wicklow , 18 Dec 2007
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Superb 50 out of 100
Epic story, amazing battle scenes, never a dull moment. Well worth viewing.
Brian from Dublin , 10 Dec 2007
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

300 45 out of 100
Classic!
Stephen from Kildare , 10 Dec 2007
1 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Enjoyed 40 out of 100
Would highly recommend!!!
Aishling from Longford , 08 Dec 2007
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

If you're a Gladiator and Braveheart fan... 40 out of 100
This is an epic film with unrelenting action from word "go". Admittedly not on the same level as Gladiator or Braveheart, but then it didn't have the same budget either. The story of the Spartans is one we all learned from a very early age at school and thank God they have finally done it justice on screen. An excellent depiction of the courage and strength these guys had, fighting to the death in incredible adversity. I don't want to over-hype it though because you may end up expecting too much
Wayne from Kildare , 05 Dec 2007
4 people out of 6 found this review helpful

300 40 out of 100
Excellent film. Basic enough storyline but great action from start to finish.
Tara from Kilkenny , 03 Dec 2007
3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

This is Sparta (good film too) 40 out of 100
You may think this is a bit of a Yorkie film, but my girlfriend enjoyed checking out all the abs on show. Can't think why I've a fine washboard. Anyway this is a great action film with a good story and a great performance from Gerard Butler.
Kieran from Dublin , 01 Dec 2007
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Excellent 50 out of 100
This is one for the big screen. Excellent stuff.
John from Kilkenny , 01 Dec 2007
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Brilliant 45 out of 100
Can say enough about this film, if you like action films and fiction do not miss it. Loved it.
Declan from Dublin , 28 Nov 2007
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

300 10 out of 100
It was ok
michael from Tipperary , 23 Nov 2007
1 people out of 3 found this review helpful

Go tell the Spartans 10 out of 100
Somewhat over-the-top, lurid, comic-book retelling of the famed battle between the Spartans and the Persians. Pretty bad. Read about the battle instead.
Dave from Dublin , 20 Nov 2007
1 people out of 2 found this review helpful

300 35 out of 100
Action-packed
Aidan from Dublin , 19 Nov 2007
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

300 25 out of 100
I HAVE TO WRITE THIS IN CAPS BECAUSE EVERY LINE IN THIS FILM SEEMS TO BE IN CAPS. ENTERTAINING IN A PREDICTABLE WAY. WORTH SEEING IF ONLY TO 'GET' THE SOUTH PARK TAKE ON IT ( which is way more entertaining than this film ).
alison from Dublin , 19 Nov 2007
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Well oiled 35 out of 100
The CGI was very well done, and if looked at from this angle, then this is an excellent way of filming legends/myths and giving them a realistic and modern feel. The film itself was entertaining, though the abundance of naked, oiled flesh gave it the feel of quite a different type of film. Worth a look
John from Donegal , 12 Nov 2007
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

300 40 out of 100
Well worth a watch, action packed with excellent wit. Extremely graphic fight scenes, a must for gore fans
Conor from Dublin , 01 Nov 2007
1 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Brilliant 45 out of 100
Great film. Fantastic images and cinematography a little bit cheesy, but i like that!
James from Kildare , 01 Nov 2007
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Stunning fight scenes...and that's it 20 out of 100
Plus: visually stunning movie with great fight scenes Minus: Plot is practically non existent and anything which is not a fight scene looks very contrived, especially the ridiculous pep-speeches. Nobody is going to win an Oscar in this cast..
Christian from Dublin , 31 Oct 2007
0 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Fighting and Computer Aided Graphics 45 out of 100
A bit slow to start but worth the wait. Superb fight scenes. A bit gory for youngsters maybe.
Mike from Cork , 23 Oct 2007
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Visually stunning 30 out of 100
I really enjoyed this. If you liked Gladiator, it's for you. Very comic book style!
Sinead from Dublin , 23 Oct 2007
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

300 40 out of 100
All Good!
Jason from Dublin , 22 Oct 2007
0 people out of 2 found this review helpful

300 45 out of 100
Intense interesting and enjoyable. You certainly wouldn't want to be squemish though...
William from Dublin , 22 Oct 2007
1 people out of 2 found this review helpful

300 45 out of 100
Loved this movie. Great special effects and storyline keeps you interested in watching right through to the end.Highly recommended. 'they'said its not for chicks; don't agree with 'them'. It's for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss it...you'll be surprised how much you'll really enjoy the '300' .
Mary from Cork , 21 Oct 2007
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

In-frickin-Tense!! 45 out of 100
A piece of modern art, in a good sense, '300' is a feast for the senses. Immersive to a fault, the visuals suck you in and you are there with these free citizen-soldiers as they fend off a mighty army of slaves. The fight scenes are exceptionally choreographed and there is no jumpy camara hiding the action - it is there for all to see in all its vicious glory. And glorious it truly is! A movie to savour on the biggest screen and loudest sound system you can find.