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Written by Andrew Olson - View Profile
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Tuesday, 13 March 2007 |
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So I saw 300 on opening day. What of it? There's been lots of press on this "blood-bath" and equally horrific (meaning bad, not scary) movie. Honestly, it went both above and below my expectations simutaneously. I'll explain.
First off, it seems that people are forgetting their World History and Mythology. Yes there were Spartans, yes they were in actuality a very harsh and militistic culture. Are some things overdramatized? What isn't? Stride for stride, I think 300 had just as many pros as cons when you look at the validity of the film. When we watch war flicks with people getting their arms and legs blown off; their intestines disembowled we call it "Culturally important" and "Historically Accurate", it's totally appropiate to watch a Steven Spielberg flick where a little girl in a red dress gets shot. But a movie like 300 is distasteful and for those with a less than refined palate. Give me a break. (Thanks Stossel!) But are we really talking about apples and oranges here? War is ugly, I think that is basially the same message being communicated by Spielberg, Synder (300), or whomever. Just because its hand to hand combat versus shrapnel and radiation wasting away actors makes it different? Naw. Besides the same movies try to express the different cultures and viewpoints of wars and those involved. 300 is no different in this regard than any other "war" movie I've seen.
I haven't read the Histories since early college (which has the story of 300) but I'm pretty sure that the movie's take on the numbers of Persians killed is actually decreased--greatly, and we only see a small fraction of the deaths in the movie. If you have read the works of Homer lately, you could see a lot of the cinematography directly intrepret the text. A good example of this is use of close-ups of spear heads driving through various parts. Definately Homeric. Spears go through eyes and foreheads and stomachs and backs constantly and in great detail in Homer's works. Hey, all I'm saying is that unlike the movie Troy which had absolutely nothing about it was correct, at least SOME elements in 300 were accurate. Some is the key word. Becuase there are hunchbacks and giant rhinos, half-dead people, lepers, and a guy who has saws (bone?) as arms.
When 300 ended, I wanted my money back immediately. I was super ticked that on the whole, it was such a rapid departure from what I thought was the story of 300. But now that I know what to expect, I'll love the touches to the movie that were inspired wholly by Frank Miller's graphic novel touch. But to say it was totally distateful and too bloody, umm excuse me do you watch the news? Remember, there is a real life war going on now. Or maybe that's why this flick got such bad reviews, don't remind us, it is actually about bloodlust, power and greed--that doesn't drive in support. | Only registered users can write comments.
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What is up FoCo?
I am a recent college graduate of Minnesota State University Moorhead. After recieving my B.A. in English and Mass Communications this past August I moved down to Colorado.
I enjoy long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and heavy metal. My hobbies include reading and writing, music, movies, and getting drunk. Some of my favorite contemporary authors include Bret Easton Ellis, Chuck Palahniuk, and Kurt Vonnegut. My top movies are anything directed by Kubrick. I enjoy listening to anything that rocks.
Right now I am just trying to get to know Colorado and FoCo better. Mostly in order to find the best drink specials on each day that ends in Y. So if you know where I can get a cheap drunk on, let me know!
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I am a recent college graduate of Minnesota State University Moorhead. After recieving my B.A. in English and Mass Communications this past August I moved down to Colorado.
I enjoy long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and heavy metal. My hobbies include reading and writing, music, movies, and getting drunk. Some of my favorite contemporary authors include Bret Easton Ellis, Chuck Palahniuk, and Kurt Vonnegut. My top movies are anything directed by Kubrick. I enjoy listening to anything that rocks.
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