300
300 is a 2007 American fantasy war film based on the 1998
comic series of the same name by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley. Both are
fictionalized retellings of the Battle of Thermopylae within the Persian Wars.
The film was directed by Zack Snyder, while Miller served as executive producer
and consultant. It was filmed mostly with a super-imposition chroma key
technique, to help replicate the imagery of the original comic book.
The plot revolves around King Leonidas (Gerard Butler), who
leads 300 Spartans into battle against the Persian "god-King" Xerxes
(Rodrigo Santoro) and his invading army of more than 300,000 soldiers. As the
battle rages, Queen Gorgo (Lena Headey) attempts to rally support in Sparta for
her husband. The story is framed by a voice-over narrative by the Spartan
soldier Dilios (David Wenham). Through this narrative technique, various
fantastical creatures are introduced, placing 300 within the genre of
historical fantasy.
300 was released in both conventional and IMAX theaters in
the United States on March 9, 2007, and on DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and HD DVD on
July 31, 2007. The film received mixed to positive reviews, receiving acclaim
for its original visuals and style, but criticism for favoring visuals over
characterization and its depiction of the ancient Persians in Iran, a
characterisation which some had deemed racist; however, the film was a box
office success, grossing over $450 million, with the film's opening being the
24th largest in box office history at the time. A sequel, 300: Rise of an
Empire, which is based on Miller's unpublished graphic novel prequel Xerxes,
was released on March 7, 2014.
No comments:
Post a Comment