300, a movie about the battle of Thermopylae, grossed almost $71 million on its first weekend, not bad for a lowish-budget flick starring no one in particular.(Brief article)

From: National Review | Date: April 16, 2007 | Copyright information

300, a movie about the battle of Thermopylae, grossed almost $71 million on its first weekend, not bad for a lowish-budget flick starring no one in particular. Many reviewers noted its simplifications and inaccuracies, but they were also honest enough to avow their real objection, which is that 300 glorifies battle in a good cause. The movie is cartoonish--not ...

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