300

[soundmotor]

Saw it this weekend and had a blast. So did my son & wife. A couple scenes that were racy but not too uncomfortable to sit through with a 14YO alongside.

The effects are mesmerizing. They aren't the film though just the way the story is told. You notice them when they happen such as when there is frozen action (usually with a tremendous gout of blood) and the "camera" pans to a different angle but they are over quickly and you are onto the next. The film never stops once it gets going.

The acting is fine and serves the story well but don't look for a deep story. I've read some criticism on the historical accuracy but that misses the point. It is a movie made from a graphic novel, in the style of a graphic novel, with the graphics of a graphic novel. In that regard it is a sight to behold, really a visual treat and points out what the future of moviemaking holds in regards to freedom. Being a longtime sci-fi buff my mind boggles at what stories may come to life.