![]() WILL KIDS WANT TO SEE IT? Older preteen and teenage boys probably will, especially if they're fans of "graphic novels" (comic books) by Frank Miller (such as "Sin City"). As she pursues her domestic quest, her husband and his contingent of 300 soldiers must use every bit of wit, creativity, courage, and bravado as they begin their battle with Xerxes and his huge army. While he won't allow the deformed Ephialtes (ANDREW TIERNAN) to join their ranks for fear of him being the proverbial weak link in their plan, Leonidas sets out for the coast with his Captain (VINCENT REGAN) and the rest, including Dilios (DAVID WENHAM), who will later tell their tale of courage and sacrifice to others.īack home, Queen Gorgo (LENA HEADEY) tries to persuade various council members, such as Theron (DOMINIC WEST), to send army reinforcements to support her husband. By forcing the Persians through the Pass of Thermopylae, he contends his better-trained men will be able to hold back the advance and thus defeat the enemy. While vastly outnumbered, Leonidas has a military plan that should work to the advantage of his small contingent. Having been trained his entire life to be a great warrior, he seeks the customary divine advice before going to war, but he gets permission neither from the mystical oracle and mountain prophets nor the government Council.Īccordingly, he unofficially sets out with 300 of his most highly trained soldiers to battle the Persians. This doesn't sit well with the inhabitants of Greek city-state Sparta, especially when it comes to their king, Leonidas (GERARD BUTLER). ![]() and Persian king Xerxes (RODRIGO SANTORO) is intent on ruling all lands. QUICK TAKE: Action/Drama: A Spartan king leads his small, but fierce army into battle against the immense invading Persian army. ![]()
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