Well, hello there, kind folks. If you’re visiting this blog of mine, I presume that you have a certain interest in the cinema. As for me, even since my early childhood, I have had a deep love of everything related to movies and television. As far as I can remember, I have been more at ease in front of a screen than in the yard, outside, playing. It is a great way to travel, though other people’s stories, without having to foot any kind of steep bill. Over the years, I feel that movie-watching has even fuelled my own creativity.

All that being said, I welcome you in my Cinephile’s Nest. I hope you enjoy it here, feel free to come back at any time. Here you will find reviews of current movies and older ones. TV shows also. Some classics that have remained some of my favourites, some that have disappointed me. I will use a very basic star (*) system to grade them from 1 to 5 (5 being sliced bread level). Remember, these are just my tastes. I will try to explain in each review what I liked about these particular movies, without giving spoilers.

Il y aura aussi des critiques en français pour les films francophones, car j'aime également le cinéma dans ma langue maternelle. Avant d'apprendre l'anglais, plus jeune, je louais des tonnes de films traduits en français, surtout ceux de Bud Spencer et Terrence Hill. Ma mère a eu le choc de sa vie lorsqu'un jour, dans la boîte d'un de ces films, Deep Throat avait malencontreusement inséré. Une expérience formatrice pour le jeune cinéphile que je suis.

Bienvenue à tous, amusez-vous bien.

I welcome you all here, enjoy yourself.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

300 (2006)

Genre: Action
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Cast: Gerard Butler, Lena Heady, David Wenham
Running time: 116 minutes



Based on the comic series of the same name, 300 is a fictionalized retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae, during the Persian War. Despite contrary orders from the Oracle, King Leonidas decides to lead 300 Spartan men into battle the Persian God-King Xerxes.

The gladiator and such genre is not my regular cup of tea, but I must admit that this epic fantasy war action film is stunning from a visual standpoint. The images and the colors are amazing. You can clearly see Zack Snyder’s signature on this one.

The acting is a bit over-the-top and cheesy, and so are the dialogues, but that is kind of the nature of the beast with this genre. The characters are also very one dimensional. 300 is a fun and entertaining film that lacks depth but offers a lot of sizzle.


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