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In utmost anticipation of the second part of the story about 300 Spartans, It is impossible not to mention the first movie dedicated to this topic, filmed by Zack Snyder in 2006. I’m yet to watch the second part, as it is hard to imagine what the continuation of the story would be like, considering that all the main characters in the first part died; however, I think it is safe to assume that it is going to be as epic as “300.”
Zack Snyder’s “300” has often been criticized a lot. For most part, it had been claimed that the movie can hardly be labelled credible, and that it only focused on entertainment and visual effects. We should consider the fact that the movie warns the audience that it had solely been based on a graphic novel. I started …show more content…

The Androgynous god-King Xerxes (well played by Rodrigo Santoro), displayed all kinds of weird freaks from his entourage and army, scenes displaying odd customs, rituals, or weird sexual activities. Snyder made the Persians look like aliens from outer space. On the contrary, the Spartans, led by King Leonidas (Gerard Butler’s amazing war cry, “This is Sparta!!!” has become a cult phrase), looked confident, brutal, and courageous. Such contrast helps to create a marvelous distinction, and appeals earnestly to the audience’s instincts; simply everything that is alien is evil. Snyder literally succeeded in making his audience feel disgust or hatred towards the Spartans’ enemies only due to the visual means that were used.
Everything else in the movie, except constant battles can be said to be mediocre. Characters appeared better looking than credible, and when they die in slow-motion, you just tend to feel almost nothing. Only the death of King Leonidas really made a difference. The only notable characters in the movie who make you feel something unexplainable; Leonidas’ bravery and unending wit, and Xerxes’ externality and devilish cunningness make them the only bright figures in the

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