He may be down, but he damn sure ain't out. I liked 300 more than Ebert, but this is some quality writing.
http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/...IEWS/506949713
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Originally Posted by Ebert
The Spartans travel light. They come bare-chested, dressed in sandals, bikini briefs and capes. They carry swords and shields. At the right time, they produce helmets which must have been concealed in their loincloths. Also apples. And from the looks of them, protein shakes. They are very athletic, able to construct a towering wall of thousands of dead Persians in hours, even after going to all the trouble of butchering them. When they go into battle, their pep talks sound like the screams of drunken sports fans swarming onto the field.
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