300
Off to see the screen adaptation of Frank Miller's graphic novel 300. This is my most anticipated movie of all year. I hope it lives up to my expectations.
[UPDATE] 300 definitely lived up to my expectations. I'm not sure I'd have considered myself a fan of Frank Miller's work, having seen a short sneak preview of Sin City which formed my initial impression, but after reading the graphic novel and then seeing the film, a film I thoroughly enjoyed, I'll be adding some of his writings to my future reading list.
So what was it that I liked about the film? It's an interesting telling of the tale of the Battle of Thermopylae with some creative license taken in retelling the history, which may be viewed by some as a little over the top but I thought added an additional element to the story.
Director Zack Snyder's filming gave the a movie a unique look, providing a familiar look and feel when compared with Miller's graphic novel. I also found the film adaption was fairly consistent with the original story in the graphic novel with the addition of a backstory about what went on behind the scenes in Sparta while the battle was ongoing.
It's not too often that I purchase DVDs of movies I've already seen but 300 will make a nice addition to my collection.