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300

300

Action · Adventure · War · 2007

A story very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians.

Movie details

300

“Prepare for glory!”

2007 Action · Adventure · War 1h 57m

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7.2 / 10

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A story very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Zack Snyder

Written by

Zack Snyder · Kurt Johnstad · Michael B. Gordon

Gerard Butler

Gerard Butler

King Leonidas

Lena Headey

Lena Headey

Gorgo

Dominic West

Dominic West

Theron

David Wenham

David Wenham

Dilios/Narrator

Vincent Regan

Vincent Regan

Captain

Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender

Stelios

Tom Wisdom

Tom Wisdom

Astinos

Court is in session

Put 300 on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Arthouse Gremlin

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.