Steven Spielberg’s first major blockbuster (and its less successful sequels) are coming to Netflix in September

Zack Snyder’s first major comic book adaptation, 300Coming soon to Netflix. A historical epic based on the comic book by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, it tells the story of the Battle of Thermopylae, where a small group of Spartans stood against Persia’s forces to defend the whole of Greece. Although the story is a completely fictionalized version of the real battle, it became a box office hit, earning $456 million on a budget of just $65 million. 300 Also saw largely positive reviews from critics and exceptional audience responses.

with An all-star cast consisting of Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Michael Fassbender, and moreThe acting has only become more acclaimed over the years. The 1 hour 57 minute film has aged gracefully, especially since Zack Snyder directed Man of Steel, Zack Snyder’s Justice LeagueAnd Guard. It will now come to Netflix on September 1, where it will join Snyder’s Rebel Moon.

For fans of…

• Fantastic epic historical fiction

• Comic book adaptations with a focus on real-world events, incl Persepolis Or My friend Dahmer

• Any of Zack Snyder’s movies, included Guard, Dawn of the Dead, Rebel MoonOr his DC work

• Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Michael Fassbender or Vincent Regan

Why you should watch 300 on Netflix

Snyder S 300 Sits in a category of epic historical fiction that can be expensive to shoot but rewarding for viewers. This is exactly what Snyder achieved with his hit movie. After depicting King Leonidas’ childhood, the movie features a small group of Spartans ready to lay down their lives to prove the power of the Spartan people. In the process, they save time for the Greeks to recover and reinforce their army. Their sacrifice is portrayed as a heroic mission, in which the Spartans are the only hope for the entire Greek society.

Although it didn’t see much recognition during the awards season, it helped to ignite Zack Snyder’s career. Many of the elements that later came to define his style played a prominent role in the movie, including his sense of gravitas, his love of slow motion, and the stylistic visuals that reflect the comic book medium. His underdog narrative also reflects Snyder’s Rebel Moon movies, and the nearly unstoppable Persian army reflects the struggle the Justice League faces in Zack Snyders Justice League. The roots of his entire career can be found in the Battle of Thermopylae.

There are also Many action set pieces that still hold up todayAs there is always a vast sense of scale, high stakes and easily comprehensible action scenes. The original, however, remains a classic adaptation that continues with groundbreaking visual effects and a sense of style that reflects Snyder’s respect for the source material. The acting is also incredible, as Gerard Butler manages to sell Leonidas’ sacrifice with a sense of honor and tragedy only just shaken by his epic mission. With so much action, it deserves to be watched once it hits Netflix.

what ScreenRant Said about 300:

The movie was directed by Zack Snyder and beautifully adapted the stunning art of Frank Miller’s original graphic novel. 300 is an exciting spectacle of glory in combat and modern cinematography. It’s also an exciting underdog story and an exciting look at the over-the-top but compelling discipline of the Spartan army. However, the movie does not lose itself completely in its visuals, because 300 delivers many memorable quotes among the bloody mayhem with lines highlighting the Spartan way of life, the excitement of battle and unblinking bravery in the face of overwhelming odds. 300: 15 quotes that will live in infamy

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• Hawk’s Ridge (2016)
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