Graphic novel-turned-movie drips testosterone

Brittany Westerberg

Brittany Westerberg

Weeks back, after I had first seen the previews for the film “300,” I remember thinking that it looked like no war movie that I had ever seen. Of course, I had to see this unusual, surreal-looking film for myself. Consequently, upon seeing “300,” I was pleasantly surprised.

First, you must know going into this film that it is not really based on true events. Rather, it’s based on a graphic novel that was inspired by the actual Battle of Thermopylae in 480 B.C. when 300 Spartans faced a million Persians. The graphic novel was written and illustrated by Frank Miller, the same guy responsible for the project-turned-movie “Sin City.” So, after you acknowledge the fact that “300” is not meant to be truly accurate or historical, you are open to enjoy the movie for its own sake … well, maybe.

“300” is a grandiose, blood-soaked, larger-than-life movie that drips testosterone from the second it starts. Notably, this is why I really enjoyed the movie. It never even tries to be anything besides an