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300-Complete Experience (Blu-ray)
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300-Complete Experience (Blu-ray)
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| | | Prepare for Glory!
Features: Rated PG, Book
The epic graphic novel by Frank Miller (Sin City) assaults the screen with the blood, thunder and awe of its ferocious visual style faithfully recreated in an intense blend of live-action and CGI animation. Retelling the ancient Battle of Thermopylae, it depicts the titanic clash in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his massive Persian army. Experience history at swordpoint. And moviemaking with a cutting edge.
"...ferocious and painterly images, with as much attention to each frame as a hand-drawn panel." Gianni Truzzi, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"It's impossible not to be moved by its nearly nonstop visual assault." Jack Mathews, New York Daily News
"An incredible visual ride." Jeffrey Lyons, NBC's Reel Talk
"...a huge step forward in visually sophisticated storytelling." Lawrence Toppman, Charlotte Observer
"Like nothing you've ever seen...the future of filmmaking." Lev Grossman, Time
"...a landmark motion picture, a spectacular visual feast that is as inventive and groundbreaking as the first Matrix." Pete Hammond, Maxim
"...a feast for the senses...an impressive technical achievement...a hell of a lot of fun." Pete Vonder Haar, Film Threat
Editor's Note
Based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, 300 takes over the screen like an invading horde. With all the gushing blood of a horror movie and the scope of a classic epic, the second film from Zack Snyder (who helmed the 2004 remake of DAWN OF THE DEAD) is an impressive visual spectacle. Gerard Butler (THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) plays Leonidas, the king of ancient Sparta. The city is famous for its warrior philosophy, and Leonidas won't kneel to the demands of Persia's King Xerxes (LOST's Rodrigo Santoro). Instead, Leonidas leads his 300-strong army against Xerxes's army of millions. Meanwhile, his wife (Lena Headley, THE BROTHERS GRIMM) campaigns in Sparta for the city to send reinforcements as she butts heads with the treacherous Theron (Dominic West, THE WIRE).With its gore and scale, 300 marks director Snyder as a possible successor to Peter Jackson's throne. Jackson also got his start in horror with BAD TASTE and DEAD ALIVE, and the two men share a penchant for ambitious battle scenes. The huge fights in 300 rival Jackson's efforts in the LORD OF THE RINGS films. David Wenham, who starred in two of the Tolkien-based films, plays Dilios, one of the Spartan soldiers. Though the cast doesn't boast any A-list stars, the actors ably fill their larger-than-life roles. In a film filled with men, Headley stands out as Queen Gorgo. She matches her warrior husband in strength, while showing love toward Leonidas and their son. Though there are scenes that demonstrate the humanity of the characters, 300 is undeniably about bravery and blood, and it succeeds because of the stylish depictions of both.
| Features | Making 300 In Images: Rapid Fire Stills From The First Day Of Production To The Last | | The Complete 300: A Comprehensive Immersion - This New Interactive Picture-In-Picture Experience Provides 3 Unique Perspectives To Explore While You Watch The Film: Creating A Legend (Frank Miller & Zack Snyder Interpret A Classic Tale - Holding True To Frank Miller's Love Of History & The Importance Of Bringing A Pure Adaptation To Screen In This Tale-Based Account), Bringing The Legend To Life - Building A World From A Comic (Blending The Most Talented & Creative Minds Together To Bring Frank Miller's Art To Life In Cinematic Form), & The History Behind The Myth - The Real Story Of The Hot Gates (A Rich & Historical Perspective On The Spartans & This Legendary Landmark) | | 40-Page Collectible Book Includes A Comprehensive Walk-Through Of The New Cutting-Edge Blu-Ray Features, Behind The Scenes & Production Photos, & Never-Before-Seen Sketches From Creator Frank Miller | | Audio Commentary By Director Zack Snyder, Writer Kurt Johnstad, & Director Of Photography Larry Fong | | Audio: English Dolby Digital TrueHD 5.1 Surround Sound, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | Audio: French Dolby Digital TrueHD 5.1 Surround Sound | | Audio: Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | BD-Live: Media Center, Live Community Screening, & My WB Commentary | | Bluescreen Picture-In-Picture: Join Director Zack Snyder On A Personal & Fascinating Commentary As He Compares The Bluescreen Composite To The Feature | | Deleted Scenes With Introduction By Zack Snyder | | Dubbed: French, Spanish | | Featurettes: The 300 - Fact Or Fiction? - Historians, Authors, & Filmmakers Reveal How Much Of The Movie Is Based On Fact; Who Were The Spartans - The Warriors Of 300 - The Customs & Ways Of Life Of The Spartan Used By The Actors & Filmmakers To Build Their Characters; Preparing For Battle - The Original Test Footage - See How Frank Miller's Images Were Used In An Video Montage That Evolved Into The Fight Scene Test & Ultimately Convinced The Studio To Make The Movie; Frank Miller Tapes - We'll Show How The Outspoken Miller Continued To Push His Limits To Realize His Epic Graphic Novel, 300, In The World Of Theatrical Film; & Making Of 300 - A Look At How The Movie Was Made | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | This Is A Blu-Ray DVD Made For Blue-Laser Format Players Which Produce Higher Quality Picture & Sound | | Webisodes: Behind The Scenes Peeks On The Set Of 300 - Production Design, Wardrobe, Stunt Work, Lena Headey, Adapting The Graphic Novel, Gerard Butler, Rodrigo Santoro, Training The Actors, Culture Of The Sparta City/State, A Glimpse From The Set - Making 300 The Movie, Scene Studies From 300, & Fantastic Characters Of 300 |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Warner |
| Release Date: 7/21/2009 |
| Running Time: 116 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2007 | | Catalog ID: 1000091422 | | UPC: 00883929061563 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Widescreen 2.40:1 |
| Cast & Crew | Andrew Tiernan | | Tom Wisdom | | Rodrigo Santoro | | Michael Fassbender | | Vincent Regan | | Gerard Butler | | Dominic West | | David Wenham | | Lena Headey | | Andrew Pleavin | | Scott Mednick - Executive Producer | | Larry Fong - Director of Photography | | Frank Miller - Source Writer | | Kurt Johnstad - Screenwriter | | Michael B. Gordon - Screenwriter | | Zack Snyder - Screenwriter | | Lynn Varley - Source Writer | | Deborah Snyder - Executive Producer | | Jeffrey Silver - Producer | | Mark Canton - Producer | | Benjamin Waisbren - Executive Producer | | Tyler Bates - Composer | | Craig J. Flores - Executive Producer | | Gianni Nunnari - Producer | | Bernie Goldmann - Producer | | Thomas Tull - Executive Producer | | William Fay - Executive Producer | | Zack Snyder - Director |
| Awards |
People's Choice (2008) | | | 300, Nominee, Favorite Action Movie | |
Screen Actors Guild (2008) | | | Damon Caro, et. al., Nominee, Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture | |
MTV Award (2007) | | | 300, Nominee, Best Movie | | Gerard Butler, Winner, Best Fight | | | Gerard Butler, Nominee, Best Performance | | | Lena Headey, Nominee, Breakthrough Performance | | | Rodrigo Santoro, Nominee, Best Villain |
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