Comments on: Review: 300 http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/ TV and Movie News, Reviews & Trailers Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:39:16 +0000 hourly 1 By: Legend of the Guardians Trailer #2 - Screen Rant http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-2/#comment-209485 Legend of the Guardians Trailer #2 - Screen Rant Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:58:16 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-209485 [...] of the Guardians comes to us courtesy of director Zack Snyder, the man behind such awesome films as 300 and Watchmen. I’m glad that the director hasn’t abandoned his highly stylish visuals [...] [...] of the Guardians comes to us courtesy of director Zack Snyder, the man behind such awesome films as 300 and Watchmen. I’m glad that the director hasn’t abandoned his highly stylish visuals [...]

]]> By: Behind The Scenes of ‘Legend of the Guardians’ | Cnewsworld http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-1/#comment-207011 Behind The Scenes of ‘Legend of the Guardians’ | Cnewsworld Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:51:20 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-207011 [...] The Owls of Ga’Hoole, the upcoming fantasy-adventure film from director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen). The first trailer for the film was extremely beautiful to look at, but something about [...] [...] The Owls of Ga’Hoole, the upcoming fantasy-adventure film from director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen). The first trailer for the film was extremely beautiful to look at, but something about [...]

]]> By: Behind-the-Scenes of ‘Legend of the Guardians’ - Screen Rant http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-1/#comment-206861 Behind-the-Scenes of ‘Legend of the Guardians’ - Screen Rant Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:18:35 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-206861 [...] The Owls of Ga’Hoole, the upcoming fantasy-adventure film from director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen). The first trailer for the film was extremely beautiful to look at, but something about [...] [...] The Owls of Ga’Hoole, the upcoming fantasy-adventure film from director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen). The first trailer for the film was extremely beautiful to look at, but something about [...]

]]> By: Why Watchmen Will $ucceed - Screen Rant http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-1/#comment-68576 Why Watchmen Will $ucceed - Screen Rant Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:45:38 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-68576 [...] Snyder and Warner Bros. learned well from the example of 300. They learned that March is fertile ground for launching a blockbuster flick. 300 earned $70.9 [...] [...] Snyder and Warner Bros. learned well from the example of 300. They learned that March is fertile ground for launching a blockbuster flick. 300 earned $70.9 [...]

]]> By: If You’re Not Excited About ‘Watchmen,’ You’re Dead Inside - Screen Rant http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-1/#comment-55207 If You’re Not Excited About ‘Watchmen,’ You’re Dead Inside - Screen Rant Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:33:47 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-55207 [...] it connect with mainstream audiences? That I won’t predict - but Zack Snyder’s R-rated 300 did pretty damned well ($456MM worldwide), and most people hadn’t heard of that, either. And [...] [...] it connect with mainstream audiences? That I won’t predict – but Zack Snyder’s R-rated 300 did pretty damned well ($456MM worldwide), and most people hadn’t heard of that, either. And [...]

]]> By: A Prequel/Sequel To 300! - Screen Rant http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-1/#comment-36300 A Prequel/Sequel To 300! - Screen Rant Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:04:41 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-36300 [...] the huge success of 300, there was much talk of a potential prequel or sequel to the hit phenomenon. Well, it turns out [...] [...] the huge success of 300, there was much talk of a potential prequel or sequel to the hit phenomenon. Well, it turns out [...]

]]> By: marc http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-1/#comment-3596 marc Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:51:08 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-3596 greatly shot. narration i could have done without. something about it being so heroic and epic raised the cheese meter though i can live with. maybe if it was different actor? heh. however, i must give it to them. this movie was based on a vague 5 comic series that focused mainly on an epic battle. one hell of a movie... with some mushy/cheesy parts that any "man's man" can rightfully deal with. =) greatly shot. narration i could have done without. something about it being so heroic and epic raised the cheese meter though i can live with. maybe if it was different actor? heh. however, i must give it to them. this movie was based on a vague 5 comic series that focused mainly on an epic battle. one hell of a movie… with some mushy/cheesy parts that any “man’s man” can rightfully deal with. =)

]]> By: Vic http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-1/#comment-3595 Vic Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:31:25 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-3595 It's definitely an awesome movie. I just purchased the DVD and watched it again. Great, great stuff. However I'd prefer that they do not revisit this and leave it as a stand alone movie. Vic It’s definitely an awesome movie. I just purchased the DVD and watched it again. Great, great stuff.

However I’d prefer that they do not revisit this and leave it as a stand alone movie.

Vic

]]> By: Kwong Leung http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-1/#comment-3594 Kwong Leung Sun, 05 Aug 2007 03:11:08 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-3594 The release of 300 this past Tuesday prompted me to seclude myself from the general public in order to relish Hollywood’s artistry. It is by far one of the best written films I ever seen. (Spoilers ahead but then again I do not know anyone who has not seen 300 yet) The tale of heroism resonate through my mind for days as I recollect the 302 men that marched towards Thermopylae to battle the massive Persian army of Xerxes. Unfortunately, one of the men lost an eye in combat prompting Leonidas to send him back to Sparta. Hence, 301 men were left behind to find themselves surrounded after bring betrayed by Ephialtes. They died. Dilios, the narrator of the film, recollects for Athenians the bravery of King Leonidas and the brave 300 and how all 301 of them died as freed men. Okay, this is the worse movie review ever. My point is, can you imagine marketing 301? Or, King Leonidas and the brave 299? And is anyone else having trouble annuciating Sparta without taking on the accent of Gerard Butler. The release of 300 this past Tuesday prompted me to seclude myself from the general public in order to relish Hollywood’s artistry. It is by far one of the best written films I ever seen.

(Spoilers ahead but then again I do not know anyone who has not seen 300 yet)

The tale of heroism resonate through my mind for days as I recollect the 302 men that marched towards Thermopylae to battle the massive Persian army of Xerxes. Unfortunately, one of the men lost an eye in combat prompting Leonidas to send him back to Sparta. Hence, 301 men were left behind to find themselves surrounded after bring betrayed by Ephialtes. They died.

Dilios, the narrator of the film, recollects for Athenians the bravery of King Leonidas and the brave 300 and how all 301 of them died as freed men. Okay, this is the worse movie review ever.

My point is, can you imagine marketing 301? Or, King Leonidas and the brave 299? And is anyone else having trouble annuciating Sparta without taking on the accent of Gerard Butler.

]]> By: faliklunj http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-1/#comment-3593 faliklunj Thu, 31 May 2007 14:33:38 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-3593 Watch a Kevin Spacey movie, Shipping News, for example, to truly understand what I'm getting at when I say a non-cinematic experience. I think the rise and popularity of reality TV shows, Jackass TV and gonzo porn is giving us a glimpse into where tastes are going as regards new film formats. Personally, I'd like to watch a few trailers, a couple of three or four minute Youtube-type movies, a half-hour short and then a feature film when I go to the movies. Cramming or extending a plot so it fits into a matinee slot has killed off a lot of talent that can't afford to make a feature but still wants to make films. Check out www.increasethepiss.blogspot.com to see some of our BogArt films. Nice one Vic. Watch a Kevin Spacey movie, Shipping News, for example, to truly understand what I’m getting at when I say a non-cinematic experience. I think the rise and popularity of reality TV shows, Jackass TV and gonzo porn is giving us a glimpse into where tastes are going as regards new film formats. Personally, I’d like to watch a few trailers, a couple of three or four minute Youtube-type movies, a half-hour short and then a feature film when I go to the movies. Cramming or extending a plot so it fits into a matinee slot has killed off a lot of talent that can’t afford to make a feature but still wants to make films.
Check out http://www.increasethepiss.blogspot.com to see some of our BogArt films.
Nice one Vic.

]]> By: Vic http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-1/#comment-3592 Vic Thu, 31 May 2007 14:10:20 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-3592 Oh, I don't mind dialog and a plot driven story if it's done WELL, although I understand what you're saying. Where I have an issue is when a studio puts out a film that SHOULD make you feel like "300" does, but instead it's just lame garbage. IMHO that's the case with a lot of the action flicks that come out. Vic Oh, I don’t mind dialog and a plot driven story if it’s done WELL, although I understand what you’re saying. Where I have an issue is when a studio puts out a film that SHOULD make you feel like “300″ does, but instead it’s just lame garbage. IMHO that’s the case with a lot of the action flicks that come out.

Vic

]]> By: faliklunj http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-1/#comment-3591 faliklunj Thu, 31 May 2007 13:34:36 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-3591 I've seen the 300 three times now and each time I feel that rush that only truly cinematic films give you. After a diet of chick flicks, feelgood movies, relationship weepies and lame crime capers, my movie taste buds have gone numb. For too long now, films coming from Hollywood have become talkier and over-reliant on dialogue- and plot-driven narrative. Going to the movies has become the equivalent of going to the theatre or reading a book. The 300 has rejuvenated the cinematic senses and put the juice back into screen warfare with its in-your-face testosterone muscle power. Visually speaking, the film is a masterpiece of art direction, post-production and cinematography, its deep blacks and distressed textures remain imbedded in the mind long afterwards. We need more movies like this, movies that rely on visceral and passionate themes portrayed in emotional colours. I’ve seen the 300 three times now and each time I feel that rush that only truly cinematic films give you. After a diet of chick flicks, feelgood movies, relationship weepies and lame crime capers, my movie taste buds have gone numb. For too long now, films coming from Hollywood have become talkier and over-reliant on dialogue- and plot-driven narrative. Going to the movies has become the equivalent of going to the theatre or reading a book. The 300 has rejuvenated the cinematic senses and put the juice back into screen warfare with its in-your-face testosterone muscle power. Visually speaking, the film is a masterpiece of art direction, post-production and cinematography, its deep blacks and distressed textures remain imbedded in the mind long afterwards.
We need more movies like this, movies that rely on visceral and passionate themes portrayed in emotional colours.

]]> By: henry http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-1/#comment-3590 henry Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:33:01 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-3590 omg!the movie was so freakin awsome,ive honestly never seen a movie like that before,and by the way,OMG STAN LEE HII LOL!anyways hey stan can u send me and email about the origon of venom,i dont really get it. omg!the movie was so freakin awsome,ive honestly never seen a movie like that before,and by the way,OMG STAN LEE HII LOL!anyways hey stan can u send me and email about the origon of venom,i dont really get it.

]]> By: Vic http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-1/#comment-3589 Vic Fri, 06 Apr 2007 20:02:02 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-3589 Yeah, I guess I'm just not a fan of that particular type of humour. :-\ Vic Yeah, I guess I’m just not a fan of that particular type of humour. :-\

Vic

]]> By: Jim http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-1/#comment-3588 Jim Fri, 06 Apr 2007 19:54:36 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-3588 Vic, I could not agree with you more. I would have to say that Ferrell is the most over rated comedy actor in recent years. I would say that his best role is in Elf and that is even a stretch. He is much better in bit roles like Wedding Crashers (Glorified Chick Flick) and Old School. Maybe the scripts he is working are just not that good but I just don't think he is that funny. Jim www.kajatm.com Vic,

I could not agree with you more. I would have to say that Ferrell is the most over rated comedy actor in recent years. I would say that his best role is in Elf and that is even a stretch. He is much better in bit roles like Wedding Crashers (Glorified Chick Flick) and Old School. Maybe the scripts he is working are just not that good but I just don’t think he is that funny.

Jim
http://www.kajatm.com

]]> By: Vic http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-1/#comment-3587 Vic Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:15:15 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-3587 Stan, I just don't think it'll be my cup or tea. I'm not a big fan of Ferrell when he's doing his "stupid and egomaniacal" characters. I prefer his more muted ones. "Legend of Ron Burgundy" was about the limit of that type of character portrayal that I could stand, and the trailers for "Blades of Glory" made him seem even more over the line than that. Vic Stan,

I just don’t think it’ll be my cup or tea. I’m not a big fan of Ferrell when he’s doing his “stupid and egomaniacal” characters. I prefer his more muted ones. “Legend of Ron Burgundy” was about the limit of that type of character portrayal that I could stand, and the trailers for “Blades of Glory” made him seem even more over the line than that.

Vic

]]> By: Stan-Lee http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-1/#comment-3586 Stan-Lee Sun, 01 Apr 2007 06:05:43 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-3586 As you said vic, everyone is entitled to their opinion. You should see his latest movie. I think you will find that Heder and Ferrell balance each other out quite well. Stan-Lee <a href="http://www.movieguys.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.movieguys.org</a> As you said vic, everyone is entitled to their opinion. You should see his latest movie. I think you will find that Heder and Ferrell balance each other out quite well.

Stan-Lee
http://www.movieguys.org

]]> By: Vic http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-1/#comment-3585 Vic Mon, 19 Mar 2007 21:19:23 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-3585 No worries. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Of course I just popped over to your site for a second and saw a highly favorable review of "Talladega Nights" which I found so god-awful that I only made through about 30 minutes of it. :-) Vic No worries. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Of course I just popped over to your site for a second and saw a highly favorable review of “Talladega Nights” which I found so god-awful that I only made through about 30 minutes of it. :-)

Vic

]]> By: Stan-Lee http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-1/#comment-3584 Stan-Lee Mon, 19 Mar 2007 20:48:22 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-3584 I hated the movie. I feel that it was a huge waste of my time. It was like taking Bravehart, removing the story line, and spray everything with fake tanner. Just my $.02 Stan-Lee <a href="http://www.movieguys.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.movieguys.org</a> I hated the movie. I feel that it was a huge waste of my time. It was like taking Bravehart, removing the story line, and spray everything with fake tanner. Just my $.02

Stan-Lee
http://www.movieguys.org

]]> By: Simone http://screenrant.com/review-300-vic-594/comment-page-1/#comment-3583 Simone Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:55:59 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/review-300-594/#comment-3583 I am always around Vic, but usually just lurking. I will post more from now on! :) I am always around Vic, but usually just lurking. I will post more from now on! :)

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