I saw 300 over the weekend on Friday night. I just wanted to make a quick post about how awesome this movie is. If you haven’t seen it, then you need to stop what you’re doing right now and schedule a time to see it. 300 is flat out amazing.

The movie itself is based off the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC, where 300 Spartans, led by King Leonidas, and a few thousand other Greeks take a last stand against King Xerxes of the Persian empire and his 100,000-500,000 troops. Using the phalanx formation and hand to hand combat, the Spartans fight off numerous waves of Persian attackers, including an elite group of Persian soldiers called the Immortals. The 300 defend their position for a number of days and suffer few losses.

According to historical scholars, the movie does not portray the actual events with 100% accuracy, but really, what Hollywood film does? I love historical epic battle films. They are my favorite genre. While 300 is not as epic as Braveheart, Gladiator, or Lord of the Rings, the storyline and action propel this film to the top. Not to mention the special effects rival that of Star Wars.

If you have a weak stomach, you might have to close your eyes for some parts… well for most parts. It is a very violent movie. Also there is a sex scene, so be careful if you’re taking your kids.