Topic: 300 ---can anyone guess what this movie will be about? 2

bulldogg · May 29th, 2006

One might even go so far as to say they were a veritable axis of evil... so evil in fact that they were E-VILE.

Rabs · May 29th, 2006

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One might even go so far as to say they were a veritable axis of evil... so evil in fact that they were E-VILE.

They werent really EVILE but I think if you broke it down into good guys and bad guys. The persians were most defintely the bad guys.

moving0target · May 30th, 2006

I don't think it would be necessary to break it down into black and white terms like that, though. There are war movies that do a pretty good job of showing the war from either perspective without vilifying either one.

deerslayer · May 31st, 2006

This actual battle has come up quite a bit in our English class, and I think the film will be worth seeing.

gladius · June 1st, 2006

Some of the most accurate descriptions of how the Spartans (& Greeks) fought was in the book "Gates of Fire".

It talked about how they actually fought in real life, which was nothing close to what you see on the movies. It amazed me to read the how they actually fought and what their fighting style was. It was such an increadible concept, that when I read it, I saw why they were so formidable.

I doubt if this movie will show real Spartan fighting tactics, since it doesn't make for good movie fighting action. But still I can't wait to see the movie. I'm not a real stickler for total accuracy in every detail when it comes to movies, as long as it stays with the spirit of the battle itself, its good enough for me.

bulldogg · June 1st, 2006

I watched a great lil BBC doumentary about this... be nice to see how the movie stacks up... even if the Persians were EVILE.

GI_JOEJK · July 14th, 2006

Wow, finally a movie where 300 Balkan, err Greek, warriors hold back a Muslim invasion. I wonder where Europe would be now if NATO existed back then...

Can't wait to see this movie!

Mohmar Deathstrike · July 28th, 2006

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Originally Posted by phoenix80

I think it is gonna be a biased and stupid movie against the Persians.

Hey come on, it's about events that occured like 2,500 years ago.

Some critics also claimed "Alexander" was depicted as "the last Greek"="the first American" defeating savage middle easterners.

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Originally Posted by GI_JOEJK

Wow, finally a movie where 300 Balkan, err Greek, warriors hold back a Muslim invasion.

You're kidding, right.

mmarsh · July 28th, 2006

There is some hope, the cast seems to be all unknowns except for the cool Dominck West. (Jimmy Mcnulty on HBOs "The Wire"). Maybe they'll do a good job?

phoenix80 · July 31st, 2006

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Originally Posted by moving0target

Well they were the epitome of evil in that day and age...right?

No. They were the best and more civilized than any one else at that time

May 29th, 2006	Post 11
bulldogg Milforum's Bouncer Gear	One might even go so far as to say they were a veritable axis of evil... so evil in fact that they were E-VILE. __________________ "The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." - John Steinbeck

May 31st, 2006	Post 14
deerslayer Milforum Swamp Dweller Gear	This actual battle has come up quite a bit in our English class, and I think the film will be worth seeing. __________________ Screwing over bureaucratic organizations, one paper tiger at a time. Trespassers will be shot and fed to the dogs.

June 1st, 2006	Post 15
gladius Primus Pilus	Some of the most accurate descriptions of how the Spartans (& Greeks) fought was in the book "Gates of Fire". It talked about how they actually fought in real life, which was nothing close to what you see on the movies. It amazed me to read the how they actually fought and what their fighting style was. It was such an increadible concept, that when I read it, I saw why they were so formidable. I doubt if this movie will show real Spartan fighting tactics, since it doesn't make for good movie fighting action. But still I can't wait to see the movie. I'm not a real stickler for total accuracy in every detail when it comes to movies, as long as it stays with the spirit of the battle itself, its good enough for me. Last edited by gladius; June 1st, 2006 at 03:00.

July 28th, 2006	Post 19
mmarsh Tribunus Laticlavius Gear	There is some hope, the cast seems to be all unknowns except for the cool Dominck West. (Jimmy Mcnulty on HBOs "The Wire"). Maybe they'll do a good job? __________________ "My center is giving way, my right is in retreat; situation excellent. I shall attack." -Foch I get this question a lot. I am from NYC. I fly a French flag because I work for the Paris Office of a International company.

May 30th, 2006	Post 13
moving0target Primus Pilus Gear	I don't think it would be necessary to break it down into black and white terms like that, though. There are war movies that do a pretty good job of showing the war from either perspective without vilifying either one.

June 1st, 2006	Post 16
bulldogg Milforum's Bouncer Gear	I watched a great lil BBC doumentary about this... be nice to see how the movie stacks up... even if the Persians were EVILE.

July 14th, 2006	Post 17
GI_JOEJK Immunes	Wow, finally a movie where 300 Balkan, err Greek, warriors hold back a Muslim invasion. I wonder where Europe would be now if NATO existed back then... Can't wait to see this movie!