Saturday, March 17, 2007
What was I thinking?
Ever been totally disappointed in something you were looking forward to?
I’ll say it simply: “300” sucks. Yep. Totally. Were talking Dyson crossed with Hoover times ten. Throw in some Eureka for flavor and there you have it.
Let me be straight forward: I’m a bit of history buff – especially regarding early warfare. But I’m also a long-time comic and Frank Miller fan. I know how to balance historical inaccuracy with the needs of artful story telling. This wasn’t it.
I would probably have left in the middle of this atrocity, but I went to see it at the Alamo Drafthouse, where I ordered some snacks and a beer (good thing – I needed it). Walking out would have wasted perfectly good food and drink.
If you must go see this, do what I did, go see it at a Drafthouse or Movie Grill. At least you can enjoy some snacks. The movie is mildly good at providing background noise.
That’s about it.
I’ll say it simply: “300” sucks. Yep. Totally. Were talking Dyson crossed with Hoover times ten. Throw in some Eureka for flavor and there you have it.
Let me be straight forward: I’m a bit of history buff – especially regarding early warfare. But I’m also a long-time comic and Frank Miller fan. I know how to balance historical inaccuracy with the needs of artful story telling. This wasn’t it.
I would probably have left in the middle of this atrocity, but I went to see it at the Alamo Drafthouse, where I ordered some snacks and a beer (good thing – I needed it). Walking out would have wasted perfectly good food and drink.
If you must go see this, do what I did, go see it at a Drafthouse or Movie Grill. At least you can enjoy some snacks. The movie is mildly good at providing background noise.
That’s about it.
R.T. Lemur 7:34 AM