300...testosterone filled experience

300 is the epic story of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae that is unleashed off the coast of Greece. It’s the tale of 300 Spartan soldiers, leads by King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) that fought with vigor and honor, until their death, against a ginormous Persian army, inspiring all of Greece to stand up and fight. While the accuracy of the history lesson is subject to discussion, 300 offers a fast pace journey of graphic violence and testosterone filled chest pounding; not surprising it has a familiar feel somewhere between Gladiator and Troy. It’s a spectacle that is stirring and the film technique of shooting on a blue screen rather than a green screen, gives it unique & primeval look that feels semi-authentic. GO SEE, 300; it will keep you drawn in with its energy, violence and portfolio of grotesque characters. (116 minutes, R)