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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “I confess I watched the movie first. But after reading the graphic novel I thought it was WAY better. This novel is amazing! The plot was more coherent for me this time where the movie confused me in some parts the book did a better job explaining. Nice work. I would recommend this read.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Book vs. movie: Tie”
Stephanie B wrote this review Saturday, November 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“the 300 of sparta is an epic tale of war.”
Blake W wrote this review Friday, September 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A very enjoyable read. The art is raw. ”
Alene wrote this review Saturday, August 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Basically the movie is a shot for shot recreation. I just love Frank Miller's art style. Gritty and awesome. A definite read if you were a fan of the movie. And if you haven't seen the movie somehow...also a definite read.”
Jimmy M wrote this review Tuesday, July 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This a great book with great art. I bought the original issues when they were first released and I had to get the hardcover too. I don't usually purchase the same thing twice but it was that good. The movie wasn't bad but the book is far better. Where did the monsters and mutants in the movie come from?”
William V wrote this review Sunday, April 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ I read this book before the movie came out, and the movie did so much better,this book didn't really impress me.”
Antonio S wrote this review Thursday, April 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“As visually stunning as anything by Miller, 300 is a straightforward retelling of the ancient battle between the Greeks and the Persians at Thermopylae. It's lack of female characters is not a sexist oversight but a symptom of historical gender-centricism. Odd then, that some of the men drawn in the novel are distinctly effeminate. A great, quick, action-packed read for all.”
Bhupash wrote this review Monday, February 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“300 is a graphic novel that was originally written as a comic in 5 parts. Compile into a hardback book, 300 is the account of the historic military campaign for Greece against a Persian invasion.
Rockville Library Quick Picks wrote this review Friday, January 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The reader is taken into a society of warriors. From the time a boy is born he is trained to show no fear and that death in battle is the highest honor. None but the strongest survive and they kill any children with handicaps and deformities. This is Sparta.
I am not a big history fan, but when I watched this movie – I was impressed with the use of computer graphics and acting that set the mood of this film. They made every effort to follow the comic and did a superb job. I must not have been the only one impressed with the artistic nature of the comic. First published as a series of comics titled Honor, Duty, Glory, Combat and Victory, the works won three Eisner Awards in 1999. This led to the book and then the movie. Well worth the blood and gore, the illustrations are outstanding. by Liz
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“Great graphic novel but if you like this, read Gates of Fire.”
JamesBainbridge wrote this review Friday, January 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
