Several months ago, I read that Zack Snyder would be directing '300' which would be based on Frank Miller & Lynn Varley's 5-part eponymous comic book series. Since '300' is based on the Battle of Thermopylae, I was very much elated, to say the least.
After being disappointed numerous times about the constant speculation surrounding Steven Pressfield's excellent book 'Gates of Fire', it was terrific to hear that a movie would be made once again about the 300 Spartans. The way I looked at it was, whether or not a movie about the 300 Spartans was based on fact or fiction, it didn't concern me as long as it brought the story of the heroic Spartan warriors to the big screen.
If you've read Frank Miller's '300' would you rather have it stay truthful to the author's version, or would you rather see a historically accurate movie of the battle?
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Well, since they are doing Miller's 300, I think they should be true to it. Even with its flaws, it is stunningly told and filled with unforgettable images.
Pressfield's book could still be done in a year or two and -- seen from the angle of a slave in the battle -- it would be an interesting movie on its own. I would go see it.
Greetings Arion~
I couldn't agree more! What is wrong with 2 movies within a couple of years telling the same story. Since they did it with 'Tombstone' & 'Wyatt Earp', they can certainly do it about the 300 Spartans!
Cheers,
John
G'day Miyuki~
I'm glad that '300' is being filmed and if it is entertaining which I believe it will be, it will inspire those who enjoyed the movie to read the true story.
Thank you for your comment!
Cheers,
John
Greetings Miyuki~
It looks as if there will much more added to the movie than appears in the book, therefore, '300' should be one interesting movie to watch.
Cheers,
John
http://300themovie.warnerbros.com/
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures has launched the official website for 300, based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller (Sin City). The site features production Blogs from director Zack Snyder (Dawn of the Dead) and concept art, with video journals coming soon.
The film stars Gerard Butler (Phantom of the Opera), Lena Headey (The Brothers Grimm), David Wenham ("The Lord of the Rings" trilogy), Vincent Regan (Troy), Rodrigo Santoro (Love Actually) and Dominic West (The Forgotten).
Hi Arion~
Thanks for the heads up!
Cheers,
John
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