So I went to see 300 with Slut on Friday. Opening night. I know, we're brave.
Um. This movie kicked some serious ass. I loved it. I loved it so much and I cannot remember a time when I was more excited to see a film. And I honestly can't say why. Maybe it's my closeted love of history. Maybe it was the fact that Gerard Butler's abs made me tingly. Who knows. But it was a seriously sick movie. And by sick I mean bad ass.
I recommend it to everyone. I mean you all know what it's about right? The 300 Spartans who held off the massive Persian army....? Historians say that back in that day (490 B.C. to be exact) those 300 Spartans would be equivalent to a Delta Force team now. (So think 300 Jack Bauers). I say Rodrigo Santoro as a 7-foot tall "maybe gay God King" is fiercely hot.
And how did they get his eye liner so perfect? Can I get the makeup person's number please?
Rodrigo Santoro. For all of you who can't place him right away or are thinking "Oh yes! The dude from Lost." No. He is Ben from Love Actually. Remember Ben, ladies? He's the guy who Laura Linney's character is insanely in love with. Yeah remember that scene with his shirt off and in those tight boxer briefs? Yuuummmmmers.
You just have to see 300. It's not like it's even gory. I mean it is gory but not in that Natural Born Killers type of way. The entire movie was filmed in front of a green screen and it has that kind of cartooney feel to it. So when they decapitate someone's head it's not gross. It's actually kind of pretty. And I just can't stress enough how hot the men are. I'm sorry gentlemen but I just have to say, Gerard Butler's quads? Speechless. Breathtaking. Do me.
As far as the historical relevance of the movie. Well that I can't really say. Firstly because, as much as I enjoy wearing a toga as the next girl, I wasn't there. And secondly because I'm pretty sure I saw a goat exuding human like qualities while smoking a hookah.
So go buy tickets and see it already!!! Enjoy :)