Thread: Our arrows will blot out the Sun!

Metal Gear yes ... and with the CGA in use it will look infuckingcredible!

Looks pretty awesome visually. Of course it's interesting to see the stories society tells to itself and how history is re-written for the moment. The Spartans didn't "defend" freedom; they destroyed the only Democracy of the time-- Athens. And they needed Persian help to do it.

yea, that movie looks insane. When is it out?

yea i've been waitig for this one...

I don't usually like these movies.

...then we will fight in the shade.

I caught the trailer for this movie on The Departed DVD. I agree that it looks awesome visually. It's by the same guy behind Sin City.

the trailer on the 300 website is amazing aswell

This is like the 4th post about this movie, heh.

Originally Posted by KentDog

It's by the same guy behind Sin City.

Sin City was great! In a world of look-alike movie, Sin City has a look all it's own.

a bit disappointed after watching the trailer and spotting the arrows sticking out of the guy at the end. a bit of a give away he gets done at the end.

Well, I think anyone familiar with classic history knows the ending of the story already anyway.

Originally Posted by DOMS

Sin City was great! In a world of look-alike movie, Sin City has a look all it's own.

Yeah I loved Sin City. I wonder if they will make sequels since I read that there was a whole series of Sin City comic books written.

Can't wait to see it. I plan on gyming right afterwards since I'll still be pumped up frmo the movie.

This movie is about the battle of Thermopylae (sp), when the Persians mounted a giant army to invade Greece the Spartans held them off in a bottle neck valley type of terrain at Thermopylae. The Spartans held off the invading army until a traitor showed the Persians a back route of sorts to surround and kill the Spartans. The Persians suffered such heavy losses however that their campaign was not to be successful after that battle.

The Spartans were a great early Greek civilization and popular to contrary belief had a semi democratic state in ancient Greece which may have pre-dated Athens' own (although Athens is still credited with democracy because it was way more developed). The Spartans had a form of democracy in which the citizens were given power of the political etc decisions within the city-state.

As well, i don't know if they will show this in the movie, the Persians were said to laugh at the Spartans for the femininity before battle (they would clean up, brush their hair etc) however a Persian general of some sort was said to tell the leader not to underestimate the Spartans as they do all that cleaning and what not fully accepting and expecting to die in battle and enter Hades looking presentable. Thats totally badass.

I can't wait to see this movie. I don't go to the movies, ever. Last movie i saw in the theatres was The Departed and before that i don't even remember. I also don't smoke pot, but i think i'll have to make to break both streaks for this one. Fat doobie in the parking lot of the theatre and go check out a nice flick

Originally Posted by goandykid

Can't wait to see it. I plan on gyming right afterwards since I'll still be pumped up frmo the movie.

LOL ... Imma go roll. Someone's getting is ass kicked -n- it won't be me.

Originally Posted by Yanick

This movie is about the battle of Thermopylae (sp), when the Persians mounted a giant army to invade Greece the Spartans held them off in a bottle neck valley type of terrain at Thermopylae. The Spartans held off the invading army until a traitor showed the Persians a back route of sorts to surround and kill the Spartans. The Persians suffered such heavy losses however that their campaign was not to be successful after that battle.

The Spartans were a great early Greek civilization and popular to contrary belief had a semi democratic state in ancient Greece which may have pre-dated Athens' own (although Athens is still credited with democracy because it was way more developed). The Spartans had a form of democracy in which the citizens were given power of the political etc decisions within the city-state.

As well, i don't know if they will show this in the movie, the Persians were said to laugh at the Spartans for the femininity before battle (they would clean up, brush their hair etc) however a Persian general of some sort was said to tell the leader not to underestimate the Spartans as they do all that cleaning and what not fully accepting and expecting to die in battle and enter Hades looking presentable. Thats totally badass.

I can't wait to see this movie. I don't go to the movies, ever. Last movie i saw in the theatres was The Departed and before that i don't even remember. I also don't smoke pot, but i think i'll have to make to break both streaks for this one. Fat doobie in the parking lot of the theatre and go check out a nice flick

I have to disagree. I believe the Persians DID make it to Athens, and burned it to the ground, which was against Persian culture at the time. But, if I remember correctly, Xerxes was so pissed off at being held back by 300 Spartans, he ordered Athens destroyed. Oh, and Athens was deserted when the Persians got there. He immediatly ordered the city rebuilt the next day.
Frank Miller used to write my favorite comic book when I was a kid, Daredevil. His stories where so deep and twisted, they really made you think.

Not to mention the Spartans were led by Leonidas who's name means Lion Like....

There were 300 Spartans and 6700 allies, but the Spartans probably did most of the extreme fighting since it was what their entire civilization was bred to do...

Originally Posted by Yanick

This movie is about the battle of Thermopylae (sp), when the Persians mounted a giant army to invade Greece the Spartans held them off in a bottle neck valley type of terrain at Thermopylae. The Spartans held off the invading army until a traitor showed the Persians a back route of sorts to surround and kill the Spartans. The Persians suffered such heavy losses however that their campaign was not to be successful after that battle.

The Spartans were a great early Greek civilization and popular to contrary belief had a semi democratic state in ancient Greece which may have pre-dated Athens' own (although Athens is still credited with democracy because it was way more developed). The Spartans had a form of democracy in which the citizens were given power of the political etc decisions within the city-state.

The battle was especially important for the nation of Greece. Previously, all the city-states were self governing. Intercity wars were not uncommon. With the threat of an invansion gargantuan in size, the Greeks came together, making the initial steps towards a unified nation.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

Looks like it's not living up to the hype.......

But who needs critics anyway?

Originally Posted by maniclion

Not to mention the Spartans were led by Leonidas who's name means Lion Like....

There were 300 Spartans and 6700 allies, but the Spartans probably did most of the extreme fighting since it was what their entire civilization was bred to do...

I think that it is all part of the spartan mythos.

They were probably all gay and hung out and argued about what breast plate looked better with what helmet.

None of them looked like that because clearly there were no gyms, so they probably looked more like a modern day tribesman in africa.

Originally Posted by BigDyl

None of them looked like that because clearly there were no gyms, so they probably looked more like a modern day tribesman in africa.

Besides, in those days warriors/soldiers didnt go to battle in a cloak, undies and booties. They wore body amour. The trailer looks interesting, but am not sure that it is going to be a really good movie. Just a feeling.

I saw it last night on IMAX.... AMAZING!

Originally Posted by BigDyl

They were probably all gay and hung out and argued about what breast plate looked better with what helmet.

Your ancestors????

IMO an action film does not need to be historically accurate to be good. I don't go for the history lesson, I go for the special effects, the explosions, and the battles. I always have to laugh at people when their only reason to not like a movie is because "they didn't stick to the story in the comic book," or "there is no way that could have happened". No shit, that's why it's a feature film and not a documentary.

Originally Posted by ReproMan

IMO an action film does not need to be historically accurate to be good. I don't go for the history lesson, I go for the special effects, the explosions, and the battles. I always have to laugh at people when their only reason to not like a movie is because "they didn't stick to the story in the comic book," or "there is no way that could have happened". No shit, that's why it's a feature film and not a documentary.

Especially considering how heavy swords were back then. IMO, sword fights were more like the one in Holy Grail than the ones they show in serious movies.

Originally Posted by Spud

I saw it last night on IMAX.... AMAZING!

I'm going to have to drive from Austin to San Antonio to see it at an IMAX ... the local IMAX is showing Sharks . Sharks? WTF ?!?!?!?

So Spud do you or anyone else who's seen it believe it will be worth the hour drive?

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

Especially considering how heavy swords were back then. IMO, sword fights were more like the one in Holy Grail than the ones they show in serious movies.

Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

I'm going to have to drive from Austin to San Antonio to see it at an IMAX ... the local IMAX is showing Sharks . Sharks? WTF ?!?!?!?

So Spud do you or anyone else who's seen it believe it will be worth the hour drive?

I think it's totally worth it. I would say that my friends would agree too. If you like Gladiator, and you like mindless action, you'll love this.