The 300 DVD is out!!!!!!

[Froggystyle]

I realize that it has unfortunately become the overtly homosexual anthem of the year, but that doesn't make the movie any less great! I watched it in the theater and was hugely impressed by the screenplay and whole visual effect of the graphic novel, and even went so far as to buy the novel for myself for the coffee table.
It is out now, so people have sampled it for you tube already. Scene after scene, the Spartans are just bad ass, but my favorite has to be the stacked high with dead bodies wall full of Xerxes men. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR2o-BVBW9Y&mode=related&search=
The DVD has a lot of special features too. Looks like they did the crossfit workout for a lot of the training as well.
If you are a fan of history and myth kind of intertwining as one, you will love the movie. If you have seen it, what are your thoughts?

[AZJD]

I realize that it has unfortunately become the overtly homosexual anthem of the year, but that doesn't make the movie any less great! I watched it in the theater and was hugely impressed by the screenplay and whole visual effect of the graphic novel, and even went so far as to buy the novel for myself for the coffee table.
It is out now, so people have sampled it for you tube already. Scene after scene, the Spartans are just bad ass, but my favorite has to be the stacked high with dead bodies wall full of Xerxes men. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR2o-BVBW9Y&mode=related&search=
The DVD has a lot of special features too. Looks like they did the crossfit workout for a lot of the training as well.
If you are a fan of history and myth kind of intertwining as one, you will love the movie. If you have seen it, what are your thoughts?
I have to say Wes, although I thought it to be a good movie, I was sadly dissapointed with it.

[Froggystyle]

I have to say Wes, although I thought it to be a good movie, I was sadly dissapointed with it.
That scene or the movie?

[HocusPocus]

i havn't seen it yet but will probably add it to the dvd collection.

[YeLLowBoaT]

That dvd has been all over the NET for months... Damn pirates ;)

[AZJD]

That scene or the movie?
The movie! I waited for it to come out on DVD because I hate movie theatres, and I was dissapointed. I expected more..............
The movie was entertaining and I liked it to an extent, but I wasn't blown away.

[AZJD]

I saw it and I liked it, but I didn't find it very historically accurate. That is a from a period that I have done a lot of reading and I was really looking forward to the movie.
Do you read while your at ballet?:D

[photo chick]

My husband loved it and I had lots of hot guys to watch but not a movie I care to see again! Just a women's view for you! :D

[AZJD]

My husband loved it and I had lots of hot guys to watch but not a movie I care to see again! Just a women's view for you! :D
I think Tricia quite honestly didn't listen to a single line of dialogue.....abs abs abs is all she kept saying.

[BiggusJimbus]

I saw it on the IMAX.
Ruined it for me. No way I can watch it on my "small" 55" deal.
Saw it and grindhouse the same day. Wanted to go out and kill me some stuff afterward.

[Froggystyle]

I think Tricia quite honestly didn't listen to a single line of dialogue.....abs abs abs is all she kept saying.
Yeah... I pretty much went and bought a kettle ball as soon as the movie came out. :D
Aud and I have been going nuts on the workout for the last three months. First 300, then Casino Royale... I was doomed!
Here is a link to one of the workouts from the DVD's bonus features... Crazy how they throw the ball that high with only one arm... Training for holding the heavy shield I guess...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPleUE254eQ&mode=related&search=

[AZJD]

I saw it on the IMAX.
Ruined it for me. No way I can watch it on my "small" 55" deal.
Saw it and grindhouse the same day. Wanted to go out and kill me some stuff afterward.
How did you like grindhouse? Waiting on that one too!

[River Lynchmob]

I liked the movie as well. I was very impressed that the entire movie was filmed in front of a blue screen and everything else was by computer later.

[Froggystyle]

How did you like grindhouse? Waiting on that one too!
"Death Proof", the QT movie at the end was absolutely amazing. Kurt Russell was bad ass, and using an actual stuntwoman to play a the leading role allows you to show full frontal scenes during stunts... something rarely if ever accomplished.

[AZJD]

"Death Proof", the QT movie at the end was absolutely amazing. Kurt Russell was bad ass, and using an actual stuntwoman to play a the leading role allows you to show full frontal scenes during stunts... something rarely if ever accomplished.
I saw the making of the movie, aswell as interviews with the lead girl. I like her. I think she will do well in movies....

[AZJD]

Yeah... I pretty much went and bought a kettle ball as soon as the movie came out. :D
Aud and I have been going nuts on the workout for the last three months. First 300, then Casino Royale... I was doomed!
Here is a link to one of the workouts from the DVD's bonus features... Crazy how they throw the ball that high with only one arm... Training for holding the heavy shield I guess...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPleUE254eQ&mode=related&search=
I hate you!

[VEGASBABY]

I was hoping for more hot spartan chicks and Greek orgys but........

[OCMerrill]

Well I think it's a two thumbs up deal..wait one, two...yeah two thumbs up.

[XtrmWakeborder]

I loved it, and bought it the day it came out! Such a sweet movie!:D Ps. i'm with you Wes, I started working out right away.

[Mrs.HLB]

Loved it!!! I am from Greek Spartan heritage and it was cool to see the Spartans kick some A$$.. Oh and the abs were very nice too ;) ;)
Mrs.HLB (Athena)

[BiggusJimbus]

Grindhouse was fun.
The "previews" between the two movies were freakin' hilarious.

[burbanite]

I saw it and I liked it, but I didn't find it very historically accurate. That is a from a period that I have done a lot of reading and I was really looking forward to the movie.
Pretty much sums up my view on it as well. I did enjoy the cinematography and froggy, the original tale has been an "anthem" for an entirely different group of people for some time so I kept that close to me whilst watching the movie.

[ChumpChange]

I realize that it has unfortunately become the overtly homosexual anthem of the year, but that doesn't make the movie any less great! I watched it in the theater and was hugely impressed by the screenplay and whole visual effect of the graphic novel, and even went so far as to buy the novel for myself for the coffee table.
It is out now, so people have sampled it for you tube already. Scene after scene, the Spartans are just bad ass, but my favorite has to be the stacked high with dead bodies wall full of Xerxes men. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR2o-BVBW9Y&mode=related&search=
The DVD has a lot of special features too. Looks like they did the crossfit workout for a lot of the training as well.
If you are a fan of history and myth kind of intertwining as one, you will love the movie. If you have seen it, what are your thoughts?
Never saw the movie. Thanks for posting that scene.......

[BoneDaddy]

I just rented 300 tonight. I will check back later after I watch it and give y'all my review.:)

[Froggystyle]

I hate you!
pwn3d... :D

[kap]

Great Movie:
The story is somewhat accurate not exact---- but it's a movie not a documentary. I cannot stand these movie critics that say it's not factually accurate what the hell do they know--- shut your trap and eat some popcorn.
Mrs. HLB---Your a Spartan Sister:) :) ----my dad is from Sparta and Mom is from Macedonia, speak it, read it, and write it. I haven't been back to Sparta for quite some time most of are relatives are all here in the U.S. now. Every Spartan home has an icon or statue of King Leonidas--- yea it's a Spartan thing they wouldn't understand;) .
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I was at the pass when I last visited Sparta--- were the Spartans made their last stand and it was written the blood of Persians was so deep it was up to the thighs of the Spartan warriors. Now thats getting it on--- up close and personal:D .
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I enjoyed the movie and hope others do as well :D :D .
KAP

[Mrs.HLB]

Great Movie:
The story is somewhat accurate not exact---- but it's a movie not a documentary. I cannot stand these movie critics that say it's not factually accurate what the hell do they know--- shut your trap and eat some popcorn.
Mrs. HLB---Your a Spartan Sister:) :) ----my dad is from Sparta and Mom is from Macedonia, speak it, read it, and write it. I haven't been back to Sparta for quite some time most of are relatives are all here in the U.S. now. Every Spartan home has an icon or statue of King Leonidas--- yea it's a Spartan thing they wouldn't understand;) .
______________________
I was at the pass when I last visited Sparta--- were the Spartans made their last stand and it was written the blood of Persians was so deep it was up to the thighs of the Spartan warriors. Now thats getting it on--- up close and personal:D .
_______________________
I enjoyed the movie and hope others do as well :D :D .
KAP
You are so right on.. just like watching My Big Fat Greek Wedding, that was funny and a little exaggerated but we can relate to it.. Parents were born in Pireaus and my mom's side is from Sparta.. we also speak,read and write Greek. I have not been back since I was kid but my parents just got back, they had a great time but were also happy to be back in the US.
Yassou

[Flyinbowtie]

Thanks for the heads up, Froggy, I pushed the button to buy it today.
FWIW, the History Channel has a pretty good "Real Story" running every now and then, on the making of a Spartan, and it finishes up with the last stand of the 300. It is reasonably historically accurate based on what I have read.

[SB]

I saw it, I had been looking forward to it, and I was a little underwhelmed. Not a bad movie, nothing I'd watch twice. The abs were a little distracting.:)