@Korrd: I kinda got the same impression about the movie Troy. Ugh, that one got a history loving nut like myself angry. Makes me glad I saved my money on not going to see 300.
Xerxes also had his trademark beard. Cant forget that. Also the trireme fiasco that he watched from a nearby mountain is too funny to pass up.
(Those who know about the subject will know what I am talking about)
you think thats bad watch Rush hour 2 think maybe 1 still both rubbish films.
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That movie was just utter bull. And also anti-Iranian propaganda...
They completely ignored the true historical context, in every sense, EVERY SENSE!!
The Hoplites looked like gay naked idiots. Dammit. They were supposed to be elite, heavy infantry, carrying like 30Kg of a bronze armor, a long spear and a big round shields. Also, lacedaemonians (aka, spartans), were supposed to be the only state city with a true full time army, made of men bred to be warriors.
Also, there was no Hunchback of Notre Dame in the historical record... :dry:And the guy who leaves to inform Sparta of their defeat (Faramir from LOTR:P), is not put in charge of the army, but casted as a coward for leaving the battle, and he suicides not long after.
The Persians looked like ugly orcs, with lots of heavy armor. Can't be further from the truth, as they were in fact, light infantry, formed by people who weren't professional soldiers, but citizens called upon service.
And they didn't have stupid trolls in the real life, nor lots of babes to have fun with back at the camp. The only pro army they had were the immortals. Who also were light infantry, but professional and better equipped.
Also, it wasn't 300 vs 2 million. It was more like 7.000 vs 100.000. the 300 were in fact almost ~1000, as each Spartan lord had like 2 or 3 helots (slaves) at their service, and they fought side by side with the soldiers too. Let alone that there also were soldiers from other city states too.
And don't make me get started on the oracle.. Uber sh*t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111one!!11eleven
The battle of Thermophylae is my favourite epic battle since I was a child. A grand last stand. Every man fought to the best of them.
They completely ruined it with that movie. I hope their creators die horribly on a Chuck Norris spork-related accident, and all the material related to that movie banishes not to be seen ever again..
Instead of watching that movie, read the "Gates of Fire" book, from Steven Pressfield. Its much more historically accurate. I would have loved to see that book made into a movie.
Damn straight! That movie was... unspeakable. They had hand grenades, and monster freaks, and whatanot. Worse even than The Matrix (I hate that trilogy).
Theres only about 1 bit the film i like (300 that is) theres a bit in the back ground of a immortal drop kicking a spartan in the face which i found so funny at the time. its in the back ground look out for it (part where they fight the immortals).
Billy
I have nearly left the sever but any free time ill come back and play. also ill try to post every few days and read the forums.
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[SF]-SFGB-KING'S_LYNN~Liberty Gun Boat }Kiggles is keeping them warm
Billy_the_Kid~Eagle
Billy-the-Kid~Taiian Bomber (don't like it read my bio its got a RP reason)
Black_Beard[TBH]~That would be telling
Red_Beard[TBH]~That would be telling } Under the control of the elders
Blue_Beard[TBH]~That would be telling
[NLH]Green-Grass~find out for your self
PA|-The-Kid }Frozens keeping them warm some how
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Okay, wait... you have to admit that the sceneries in 300 was excellent... at least it didn't force me to come play Freelancer while watching it like Bloodrayne did...:P
300 was a good cinematic movie, but it fell short in terms of accuracy.
I personal all the stupid monsters they had were dumb. Like the big sword handed guys and the troll things and, best of all, the goat sitting in the tent playing the guitar >.<
watch it and then I will talk to you.
I watched it in theatre and people started walking out 20 minutes into the movie. I did sit through it cause with the pop corn and sodas and juju beans, my date was already over 30 dollars.... AAARGH. B4 dinner.