300

300 is due for wide release in the US in theaters and IMAX on March 9. In the Philippines though, it started showing today.

It is based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller and tells the story of King Leonidas and 300 Spartans against Xerxes and his vast Persian army numbering in the million. The story is incredibly riveting, the action and special effects are spectacularly detailed and graphic (but not at all gory). The actors were also quite good.

It is an R18 film because of the violent scenes and nature of the story as well as for breast exposure and adult content. Despite this, based on the number of people who saw the movie today, I think it promises to rake in at the box office.