katiehaxby Reviews

300 (2006)

Fabulous 300!

[9/10 · 24 February 2008]

There's one thing I can't stand and that is people who have a go at any movie that is based around a historical event and has been changed for the purposes of entertainment.

Obviously '300' isn't a history lesson it's a movie made to entertain and maybe give you a loose idea of the 300 Spartans that went to war against the Persian invaders.

It is an excellent movie with wonderful action sequences and a surreal backdrop. Gerard Butler shows he is capable of carrying a big movie like this with a totally believable performance as Leonidas, the King who gives his life to defend his country. He's totally unrecognisable hiding behind a Brian Blessed type beard, I did go through a stage of describing as a buff Brian Blessed until I saw the gorgeousness that lay beneath! One for the ladies and the men here! 300 sets of perfect abs for the ladies (and some men) and excellent action sequences for the men. Am also told by a work colleague that Lena Hedley, Queen Gorgo, is fit!!! So there you go!

Shooters (2002)

Unexpectedly good!

[8/10 · 24 February 2008]

OK so like quite a few others I got this because I'm a Gerard Butler fan. However, his role is relatively small, disappointed? A little but the movie itself is very good. Not sure I'd say it was better than Lock, stock but was an excellent movie.

Like another comment said, much more realistic than a lot of American gangster type movies, with characters that are very believable and deals with the problems that come along with being a wannabe gangster.

Have never seen Gerard Butler play a character like Jackie Jnr before but he certainly plays the role of a psycho pretty damn well. He's certainly an underrated talent as are many British actors. Definitely worth a look.