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				300 
				(2006), 
				Director: Zack Snyder, rated R for graphic battle, 
				sexuality, nudity 
						Prepare for 
						Glory! 
				
				  Starring: Gerard 
				Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Dominic West, Vincent Regan, 
				Tom Wisdom, Michael Fassbender 
				DML Rating: 
				★★★★★★★★☆☆ 
				- great 
				"No retreat, no surrender. 
				That is Spartan law.
				And by Spartan law, we will stand and 
				fight... and die." – 
				Leonidas 
				Why watch this? 
				Snyder's film-making fingerprint is on full display in this 
				testosterone-packed adventure. 
				Plot Summary: 
				In ancient Greece, King Leonidas leads 300 brave Spartan 
				warriors to defend their city-state against the massive invading 
				Persian army led by Xerxes. They take a stand at the narrow 
				mountain pass of Thermopylae to hold back the vastly outnumbered 
				Greeks. Despite the overwhelming odds, they fight fiercely and 
				inspire the rest of Greece to unite against their common enemy. Dad's Preview: 
				This retelling of a great Spartan battle is intense and highly 
				stylized. It is a hero's epic showcasing the fighting skills and 
				bravery of a small group of soldiers who are betrayed by their 
				own country. Like most Zach Snyder films, it is visually unique. 
				Everyone in the film is gorgeous, and they have the CGI-enhanced 
				abs to prove it. Though unrealistic, it's still a stunning film 
				to behold. This was Gerard Butler's break-out film. 
						 Legendary 
						Pictures, Virtual Studios, Atmosphere Pictures; Warner 
						Bros.
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