"The world will know that freemen stood against a tyrant, that few stood against many, and that before this battle is done, that even a god king can bleed." This is my favorite line from this film. Although this movie came out in the theaters last March, it wasn't until 3 weeks ago that I finally saw it when the DVD was released. Boy, did I regret not seeing it on wide screen! Anyway, I was truly amazed at how great it was. Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" concerns the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians; the battle is said to have inspired all of Greece to band together against the Persians, and helped usher in the world's first democracy. Whether you're familiar with the historical background or not, you can't help but be drawn into the story of these men's bravery. The characters were well acted and even if I didn't know much about Gerard Butler's body of work before, I think he's one of my favorite actors now. I can't wait to see his next movie. I give this movie two thumbs up!!!
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