I have a review over at It's Not Chick Porn. Run, don't walk, over there right now, kids, because I gave my first "A". Make sure you congratulate Ms. Midway. She's written an engaging story, so let's show her the love.

So I saw 300 last night. Carrie already reviewed it, so take a look at her thoughts, if you wish.

Gerard Butler rocked the house as King Leonidas, but all the performances were richer than I anticipated. I expected a viusal spectacle, not one that would pluck at my heartstrings. The passion between Leonidas and his wife shimmered, and their love scenes were divinely erotic, rendered in staccato flashes.

I enjoyed the banter between Astinos and Stelios a great deal, and the movie offered touches of humor that I didn't expect. I was much struck by the epic cinematography and the artistic use of filters. Here, the theatres didn't permit under under age twenty to see this film. After watching it myself, I can understand why. The violence was intense, if elegantly choreographed.

I'm not sure how I felt about the queen submitting to Theron, there at the end. I know her gesture is meant to show that she would do anything for Sparta, anything for her husband, but I think the Bodaciea in me would have liked it better if she'd simply gutted him then and there for his oily presumption. I know, I know -- it offered proof when she killed him before the council and the Persian coins spilled from his purse.

My one moment of disappointment came when Astinos died as he did. I mean, I knew everyone would die, but I felt he deserved a better death. I wanted him there at the end. Xerxes surprised me as well. He was a lot taller (and a lot gayer looking) than I would've pictured him. The actor who portrayed him couldn't hold a candle to Gerard Butler. While he doesn't do it for me on a pure man-meat basis, he sure the hell can act. Whew.

Anyway, I quite liked this film, though I wouldn't advocate watching it if you have a weak stomach. I love Frank Miller's work and I'm eagerly awaiting the next one. You think Sin City 2 will be any good?

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