03-12-2007, 12:01 AM
I've probably said it before in another topic, but I went into the movie knowing it was an adaptation of the novel, which in turn was based, loosely on the history. I believe Miller had even said that he wasn't hell-bent on 100% accuracy, he was shooting for the "feel" and "spirit" of the 300, which I believe both the novel and the movie did a very good job of.
I agree with you Magnus, the "gore" got a little wierd, but I think it worked in this particular instance...
I wasn't thrilled with the portrayl of the Persians, but I wasn't thrilled about them in the novel either, although knowing (what little) about Miller's "style", I understood WHY he made them the way they appear...notably to appear as otherworldly and horrific and surreal, monstrous as possible, combined with the overall gloomy background and impending doom of all out war, yeah it makes sence, but if *I* was to do it I'd take a different approach.
The same goes for the Immortals - In reality they weren't in masks and didn't act like Ninja...But the Idea and the feel in the movie/novel I think was a very interesting element.
It was good too that the things they did get "right", were pretty good.
I did really enjoy the movie, I think they did a great job. The flow was pretty good, I wasn't bored.
I agree with you Magnus, the "gore" got a little wierd, but I think it worked in this particular instance...
I wasn't thrilled with the portrayl of the Persians, but I wasn't thrilled about them in the novel either, although knowing (what little) about Miller's "style", I understood WHY he made them the way they appear...notably to appear as otherworldly and horrific and surreal, monstrous as possible, combined with the overall gloomy background and impending doom of all out war, yeah it makes sence, but if *I* was to do it I'd take a different approach.
The same goes for the Immortals - In reality they weren't in masks and didn't act like Ninja...But the Idea and the feel in the movie/novel I think was a very interesting element.
It was good too that the things they did get "right", were pretty good.
I did really enjoy the movie, I think they did a great job. The flow was pretty good, I wasn't bored.
Andy Volpe
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Legion III Cyrenaica ~ New England U.S.
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"Build a time machine, it would make this [hobby] a lot easier."
https://www.facebook.com/LegionIIICyr/
Legion III Cyrenaica ~ New England U.S.
Higgins Armory Museum 1931-2013 (worked there 2001-2013)
(Collection moved to Worcester Art Museum)
