300 is a Zack Snyder movie that was based on real events from the B.C. era. It focuses mostly on the Battle of Thermopylae. It was a pivotal battle during Greco-Persian War. The film focuses on King Xerxes (Persian) invading Greece in 480 B.C. with his large army. He was given the task of fighting King Leonidas of Spartans, who had a 300-man army. The Spartans have fought many soldiers, so the title may be used to emphasize their power.
Zack Snyder is known for using visual effects throughout the film in order to enhance the viewing experience. The film was shot entirely indoors, on a blue backdrop. This is in contrast to other locations. Larry Fong, the cinematographer, reversed lighting to make filming faster and more efficient. The backgrounds were added later so neither actors nor camera needed to move. Filming took place on a soundstage that featured 1300 effects. Horse scenes were a bit more complicated than others. Some of the characters were made to ride their horses up to the edge and then stop. The film’s soundtrack featured haunting vocals and a chorus of Hebrew or Latin chanting. Dilios is a Spartan soldier, voiced and narrated in the film. This film emphasizes the importance and events surrounding the battle, while also emphasizing emotion. The movie was given an R rating because of the bloody scenes, multiple decapitations and stylized violence. In fact, the Persian army did not contain monsters. Many of the enemies soldiers in the film are intentionally made monstrous and nonhuman. The battle scenes appear to be faked as Spartans give lip service to the proper formation but then abandon it in favor of individual heroics. There are obvious differences between Spartan motivation, Persian army size and chronology, as well as equipment. All of these details are different on the big screen from written sources.
This film was one of my favorites. Many viewers were amazed by the use of editing and visual effects. The film’s main message is more about the viewer’s emotions than on their rationality. The main message of this film was accurate. 300 Spartans had to fight an army of Persians. Even though every Spartan lost, they brought many more Persians along. This film made me feel like I was in the past through its extensive use of visual effects. This film was filled with emotion. The Spartans and King Leonidas will be bonded by the film’s emotions. This movie is a mix of adventure, fantasy, and history. It is a testament to the loyalty, strength and courage shown by the ancient Greeks who fought the Persians in the 480 B.C.
