Yes, “300″, the movie IS Over The Top! I agree with the critic I read in his review who blasted “300″ as “Over The Top“.
It is OTT in it’s vivid portrayal of war, politics, adultery, etc., etc. It is not for the squeamish and those with sensitive natures. And, there is nudity. Okay, something for everybody. No! It’s not a “Christian” movie. Well, duhhhh….
And it is OTT in it’s portrayal of the Spartans‘ adherence to loyalty, honor, devotion, comradeship and patriotism. Some good lessons there!
OTT, also, are the battle scenes which are bloody, intense, graphic with a lot of blood, lopped off heads, arms, legs….what else should I say…you get the picture. And, you may NOT want to see it! Absolutely no one you would call your ‘kid’ should see it. Only the mature with strong stomachs would want to pay their buck$ for this flick.
The ‘liberals’ will ignore it and those that don’t will resoundingly condemn it. Why? Because there is a underlying theme that is extremely devoted to PATRIOTISM and the sacrifice it takes to defend freedom!
War is portrayed as it IS! Horrible! Today, men (and women) die in defense of their country so others can live free. And, that’s exactly what the 300 Spartans accomplished at Thermopylae in withstanding King Xerxes’ (husband of Esther!) million man army for three days. Estimates vary but the Persian horde lost between 150,000 and 250,000 men. Some give the number as high as 600,000 (probably exaggerated) who died on the swords and spears of the 300 Greek warriors.
It was a turning point in world history! All of Greece rallied and finally sent 40,000 soldiers against the remnants of the 100 nation alliance and turned them away. And, following that conflict the roots of DEMOCRACY were planted in the world. That theme, the price paid by a few for the welfare of the many, is also OTT! And, reflect on the fact that our “democracy” today had it’s origin in the efforts of the 300!
Our freedom and the freedom of countless others comes at a high price. It always has! It always will! The movie “300″ just brings it gut level to what our men and women who defend OUR FREEDOM face today!
I’m not a warmonger but I am a PATRIOT and I support our efforts wherever our forces are fighting anyone who seeks to destroy our freedom…and that of others. And, my prayers are for those who lay their lives on the line day and night for my country.
I am reading through the Old Testament again this year and am again impressed with what an “adult” book it can be. While I am far from encouraging this kind of “reality” flick, a dose or two here and their can sure bring the reality of scripture to view. Man’s sinful nature has led him to do some pretty horrific things.
well, that’s exactly how I felt after seeing it.