300 Semi-Review

[REED]

I was able to score some passes for the "press release" of 300 last night. I obviously won't give away any spoiler-type info since it hasn't come out yet, although if you paid any attention in history class you will already know what happens anyway. Going into the movie I was really concerned that all the good parts would have shown up in at least one of the trailers, but I'm happy to report that that is not the case what-so-ever. Visually the movie was amazing, the fight sceens were spectacular and you can really see the influence of Frank Miller's comics. that said, I feel that because I knew going into the movie that all of the backgrounds were computer animated was slightly dissatisfying. Granted, they all looked great, but it would have been more impressive if some of it was actually real. I guess, if they had been real then I would have been really impressed with the cinematography, but knowing that it was all created artifically was king of a let down. That is not to say that I appreciated the kind of work that went into creating all those scenes. Also, I don't know if it was the particular theater's screen or not, but I did detect a little fuzzi-ness between the actors and the backgrounds. Regardless, I'll probably see the movie again this weekend this is one of the few movies I have no problem paying for.

[HAULN-SS]

cool. I'm pretty excited about seeing this movie.

[Dave]

i'm really looking forward to this coming out, probably the first movie I'd consider paying to see in a theater in a long time.

[ScottyB]

yeah i'm pumped to see this. i saw a "leaked" scene where 2 spartans are kicking ass, and i was a little weirded out to see that there was bloody flying everywhere but it wasn't showing up on the ground. did you notice that at any point, Reed?

hehe, i've been thinking of all the funny social situation that you could yell the "this is sparta!" line and kick something....ah the possibilities.

[Maengelito]

i'm really looking forward to this coming out, probably the first movie I'd consider paying to see in a theater in a long time.

+1, it looks really cool

[REED]

yeah i'm pumped to see this. i saw a "leaked" scene where 2 spartans are kicking ass, and i was a little weirded out to see that there was bloody flying everywhere but it wasn't showing up on the ground. did you notice that at any point, Reed?

hehe, i've been thinking of all the funny social situation that you could yell the "this is sparta!" line and kick something....ah the possibilities.

yeah it was def. bloody, there is one scene where you can see the dirt is dark and wet everywhere, but besides that i didnt notice blood on the ground or the lack there of

[WRXtranceformed]

I can't wait to see this movie!

[Ryan T]

Here's 300 seconds of the movie 300, if your interested.

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[Nis01]

Here's 300 seconds of the movie 300, if your interested.

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Haven't really followed much about this movie but that clip was pretty impressive.

[Feersty]

That shit is crazy.

[Goodspeed]

Definately going to see this when it comes out, I've been anticipating this movie for a while, looks badass

[WRXtranceformed]

Just ordered some tickets on Fandango for the 12:01 showing tonight! We're gonna get fucked up and lunch out on that shit wahoo!!!

[WRXtranceformed]

WOW. My only regret was not seeing that film in an IMAX theater with a sound system so loud that it banged the brains out of my head. AWESOME FLICK!!!

[Ryan T]

Agreed, I really enjoyed the movie. I got to see it in one of the top theatre's on the east coast, one of the few with the lucas art soundsystem and that movie sounded amazing.

[REED]

Agreed, I really enjoyed the movie. I got to see it in one of the top theatre's on the east coast, one of the few with the lucas art soundsystem and that movie sounded amazing.

Really? what theater was that?

[ScottyB]

going to see it sunday :thumbup:

i hope the lines have died down by then.

[HAULN-SS]

there's a THX theatre in roanoke

[CaptainHenreh]

If Dave and I don't see it this weekend, I'm going to IMAX it while I'm in Vegas next week.

[JackoliciousLegs]

IMAX tonight baby...

[HAULN-SS]

Jacko - that reminds me - I'm going to be in Chicago in 2 weekends - what's some good restauraunts and bars to hit up over a 4 day weekend?