ekhunter Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Like Gladiator, Troy or Alexander? I thought Gladiator was one of the best movies I've ever seen. I thought the other two sucked!!!!!!!!! Maybe they might make a movie about the battle of Marathon(which doesn't get the attention it deserves, maybe because it was Athenians, who knows?), or maybe a movie about Carthage's war on Rome, etc.. HBO's Rome is a pretty damn good series right now! In case you ask, yes, I like Gladiator movies and Greco/Roman wrestling, and yes, I've seen a grown man naked, but no, I've never been in a Turkish prison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I thought Gladiator was one of the best movies I've ever seen. I thought the other two sucked!!!!!!!!! True, but it doesn't hide the fact we've had 4 roman/greek movies in the last few years. Keep 'em coming! But yes, they truly sucked and Gladiator truly didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craytonic Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Like Gladiator, Troy or Alexander? yes more! I only liked the first of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryyannon Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 What Neil said, but with much, much less enthusiasm.* For those who want to see it in streaming video: Part 1: http://files.filefront.com/6996141 Part 2: http://files.filefront.com/6996843 *Yes for the principles and ideals - who could argue - but a big 'no' to all the rest - perhaps with the exception of the Queen's speech in front of the Spartan Council. Not wanting to [censored] on anyone's parade, but as a film, it just didn't work for me. Too many reasons to go into, but hey, if you liked it, that's fine! It's all good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 I saw the film today.. I liked it nto as a Greek but as a fan of Cinema and especially photography and on films... The visul result was indeed very nice although sometimes reminded thought that the director was a BIG fan of Lord Of The Rings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 I am not sure how that video streaming thing is possible, but I watched the whole thing. I can see why some would take exception to certain parts of it, but it's a movie, not a historical documentary, so I think a little artistic latitude is OK. Even so, I thought the movie stuck to the facts much better than many movies that claim to be historical. I wonder, does anyoine else remember the original of this movie? That must have been from the 60's. It was one of the best flicks that I recall from those days. Anyway, thanks for the links. Bill What Neil said, but with much, much less enthusiasm.* For those who want to see it in streaming video: Part 1: http://files.filefront.com/6996141 Part 2: http://files.filefront.com/6996843 *Yes for the principles and ideals - who could argue - but a big 'no' to all the rest - perhaps with the exception of the Queen's speech in front of the Spartan Council. Not wanting to [censored] on anyone's parade, but as a film, it just didn't work for me. Too many reasons to go into, but hey, if you liked it, that's fine! It's all good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TTK Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 The original was from 1962 starring Richard Egan as Leonidas....Sir Ralph Richardson as Thermistocles and the wonderful David Farrar as Xerxes.....it was a typical sword and sandals epic of the time....sticking more or less to the accepted facts......but historically wrong in many ways.......most noticeable was the helmets worn.....which were Roman in design......very different from greek helmets........but I was 10 years old when I saw it and absolutely loved it......Richard Egan brought a real sense of heroism to the role....great movie given that it's 45 years old....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Great movie. Good to see some persian ass whoping. We Spartans have descended from Hercules himself. Taught never to retreat, never to surrender. Taught that death in the battlefield is the greatest glory he could achieve in his life. Spartans: the finest soldiers the world has ever known Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryyannon Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Great movie. Good to see some persian ass whoping. We Spartans have descended from Hercules himself. Taught never to retreat, never to surrender. Taught that death in the battlefield is the greatest glory he could achieve in his life. Spartans: the finest soldiers the world has ever known Brought to you by some of the worst directing, acting and special effects the world has ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Brought to you by some of the worst directing, acting and special effects the world has ever seen. I saw the movie for what it was lots of special effects and such but again i now what to expect and it was good very good for my taste. I like movies such as Natural born killers,Goodfellas,Blow,Heat,Kill Bill,Sin City,many Japanse movies are also on my fav list. 300 is way down on my top 20 list but a great movie it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryyannon Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 I saw the movie for what it was lots of special effects and such but again i now what to expect and it was good very good for my taste. I like movies such as Natural born killers,Goodfellas,Blow,Heat,Kill Bill,Sin City,many Japanse movies are also on my fav list. 300 is way down on my top 20 list but a great movie it was. Hey, whatever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekhunter Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 I saw the movie for what it was lots of special effects and such but again i now what to expect and it was good very good for my taste. I like movies such as Natural born killers,Goodfellas,Blow,Heat,Kill Bill,Sin City,many Japanse movies are also on my fav list. 300 is way down on my top 20 list but a great movie it was. I noticed ISHTAR is missing from your list. A must see if you like sleeping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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