This iconic 2007 film with a unique aesthetic can be (re)watched on Netflix

300or the battle of Thermopylae by Zack Snyder

If he had already made a name for himself with The Army of the DeadZack Snyder has really been pushed to the forefront thanks to 300Released in 2007 and based on the novel of the same name by Frank Miller, the film returns with great creative freedom to the battle of thermopylaein 480 BC JC While the Persian king Xerxes I conquers everything in his path, King Leonidas rallies brave Spartan warriors to stop its advance.

300 quickly established itself as a cult film. Eighteen years after its release, it is still cited as the most important work of its directoralthough the latter has since signed films such as Guardians AND Man of Steel. Furthermore Gerard Butler’s great performance in the lead role, several reasons explain why the feature film had such an impact on audiences upon its release.

A unique aesthetic and cult replicas

The first thing that strikes you when you discover it 300 is its aesthetics. Wanting to pay homage to Frank Miller’s illustrations in the graphic novel on which the film is based, Zack Snyder opted for a unique styleThe director offers us beautiful photos, which is difficult to find similarities in other films – at least before 300. The action sequences are also breathtaking.

300 It also struck for some of its scenes that have become cult. For example, we can mention the sequence in which Leonidas pushes the Persian messenger into a well. With probably the most famous line in the film: “We are Spartans!” » A line improvised by Gerard Butler, as we explained in our article. Even the death of Leonidas following that of his warriors, at the end of the film, is a moment difficult to forget.

A surprising work according to the spectators

300 However, it did not convince journalists when it was released. But viewers received it very differently. A great number of them were seduced from Zack Snyder’s film, elevating it to the rank of a cult work. So, if 300 received only 61% positive reviews from the press Rotten tomatoesits rating among viewers amounts to 89%. Users ofIMDb gave him the score of 7.9/10. Same story in France. ON AssignedZack Snyder’s film has to settle for a modest score of 2.9 stars out of 5 among journalists. But the public gives it one 3.9 stars.

Now you can (re)immerse yourself in the story of the Battle of Thermopylae revisited by Zack Snyder. At least wait until Zack Snyder proposes a 300 series adaptation, recently planned. To watch the film again, go to Netflix.

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Source: Cine Serie

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