300
A story very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians.
Critics Sentiment
Spartans triumph over Xerxes elite Immortals guard unit
Queen Gorgo is raped by Theron in exchange for political help
The film peaks with the Immortals battle sequence then gradually declines through Ephialtes' betrayal and the controversial Gorgo subplot before recovering for the final stand.
300 maintains strong audience approval throughout most of its runtime, with critics consistently praising the visual spectacle and action choreography while criticizing dialogue and historical liberties. The film peaks during the major battle sequences, particularly the Immortals fight, but dips during political subplots before recovering with the emotionally stirring finale.
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Gerard Butler
King Leonidas
Lena Headey
Gorgo
Dominic West
Theron
David Wenham
Dilios/Narrator
Vincent Regan
Captain
Michael Fassbender
Stelios
Tom Wisdom
Astinos
Andrew Pleavin
Daxos
Andrew Tiernan
Ephialtes
Rodrigo Santoro
Xerxes
Giovani Cimmino
Pleistarchos
Stephen McHattie
Loyalist
Greg Kramer
Ephor #1
Alex Ivanovici
Ephor #2
Kelly Craig
Oracle Girl
Eli Snyder
Leonidas @ 7/8 yrs
Tyler Neitzel
Leonidas @ 15 yrs
Tim Connolly
Leonidas' Father
Marie-Julie Rivest
Leonidas' Mother
Sebastian St. Germain
Fighting Boy (12 years old)
Crew
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