“Joey, do you like movies about gladiators?”
Well, who doesn’t? They’re violent, epic, campy messes to be enjoyed on multiple levels. Don’t sweat the veracity, the actors are already doing that for you (sweating, that is, and they’re probably looking a whole lot sexier). If you haven’t seen 300 yet, I suggest a shot of whiskey to help it go down smoothly. Yes, the film is dumb. Yes, the film is a visually stunning video game. Yes, it is cinematic cotton candy. Don’t take it too serious and you’ll be fine.
I’m not proposing that 300 is a great popcorn movie, say like THE MATRIX. No, AO Scott is correct in stating that it is “just as violent as APOCALYPTO but twice as stupid.” But it’s not as terrible as everyone makes it out to be. This movie has no aspirations other than to look cool, make a truck load of money and inspire a West Hollywood parade. Mission accomplished.
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