ROTTEN TOMATOES: "300" Just Got Even Cooler -- IMAX Cool!!

"300" Just Got Even Cooler -- IMAX Cool!!

by Jeff Giles | January 26, 2007

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As we discussed earlier in the week, the countdown has begun to March 9th's "300," the epic, visually stunning retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae, as adapted from Frank Miller's graphic novel. If you weren't around for the conversation, or have somehow missed the assorted crazy-cool trailers, posters, and other assorted pre-release bits that have been making the rounds, here's a simple recap...

A few (300, to be exact) Spartans and a whole mess of Persians, duking it out. The survival of the Greek republic at stake. Story by Frank Miller. You could be forgiven for thinking this couldn't get any cooler, but it just did -- as MovieWeb reports, "300" will be the first IMAX feature of 2007. Dan Fellman, Warner Bros. President of Something or Other, issued a statement that reads, in part:

The Persian horde in "300."

"Warner Bros. Pictures and the filmmakers are very excited to bring this unique cinematic experience to both conventional and IMAX theatres this spring...The immersive IMAX Experience will transform this film, offering audiences an alternative way to view this highly-charged picture."

In other words, if there's no IMAX screen near you, you've got roughly a month to move.

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dagreenman18 writes:
on Jan 26 2007 12:40 PM

iv'e got 3 imaxs to choose from. im gonna be allright :)

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DanSmith writes:
on Jan 26 2007 12:50 PM

cool, now i can pay $15 for just one ticket instead of paying $15 to get three people into the theater with student discounts.

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Krooked writes:
on Jan 26 2007 01:26 PM

My life was new meaning now. I can't wait for this, I seriously hope they don't screw this movie up now.

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h-town24 writes:
on Jan 26 2007 01:30 PM

I have zero interest in this movie.

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Proudfoot writes:
on Jan 26 2007 01:43 PM

In reply to this comment (#854098)
h-town24; I would assume as well that you had no interest and/or did not like Braveheart.

Guess you're not into that whole epic history-making battle stuff.

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synergyred writes:
on Jan 26 2007 01:58 PM

Oh squee. I'm so there :)

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nogard64 writes:
on Jan 26 2007 02:03 PM

In reply to this comment (#854098)
do you have any interest in life?

This movie the most single bad ass movie to come out in recent times! With its effects and action sequences and snappy dialog it will probably be like Matrix in 1999! It will completely blow everyone away!

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vader_of_vjun writes:
on Jan 26 2007 02:28 PM

Eugh. This film will bite just as bad as Sin City. Monotone acting ahoy!

And where's Ralph Richardson!?

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mojodaddy writes:
on Jan 26 2007 02:36 PM

In reply to this comment (#854098)
Dude how is that even possible? Have you seen the trailer?

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Kid_Ikarus writes:
on Jan 26 2007 03:11 PM

In reply to this comment (#854102)
I agree this will bite just as bad as Sin City - which means it will be an amazing film, considering Sin City didn't bite. The only thing monotone about that movie was the color scheme.

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Muddler writes:
on Jan 26 2007 04:45 PM

Don't get too excited about the IMAX experience. If not shot for IMAX, each frame of the film is essentially upscaled to a negative that is much larger than the standard size used in movie theaters. That means that resolution is lost, and the overall sharpness and color saturation can go downhill on a bigger-than-intended screen.

Barring any very, very special techniques used for this film, if you want the best picture quality (not just the largest) stick to a standard film screen.

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Darkness My Old Friend writes:
on Jan 26 2007 04:51 PM

First see it in a normal theater.

Then see it in IMAX.

Then take advil.

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Zen Bullet writes:
on Jan 26 2007 04:52 PM

If the dialog is anything like the juvenile effort exibited by the graphic novel(and it sure seems like it based on the trailers), then I will steer clear of this film.

Granted, the visual flair is spot on awesome . . . but it looks like Braveheart (marketed for delinquents) rather than the crazy/cool pulp flick that Sin City nailed so well.

The true historical account is impressive enough, without the over-the-top superficial trappings and the empty core.

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Mike_Nelson82 writes:
on Jan 26 2007 08:08 PM

Anyone that says this movie doesn't look badass is in serious need of a penis.

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Thre31189 writes:
on Jan 26 2007 08:23 PM

hahah i agree with mike nelson screw dialog with somethin this incredible looking it could be in a foreign language with no sub titles and it appears that i would still sit through it

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crazy_bull writes:
on Jan 26 2007 09:31 PM

This movie is gonna kick some major ass in March. I have no doubt that "300" is gonna be most entertained movie of 2007.

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TheIceGhost writes:
on Jan 26 2007 11:25 PM

In reply to this comment (#854096)
odd....my IMAX is 12 bucks a ticket, and a student id at a normal theater is 7 50, so I can only get 2 tickets for 15 bucks....

300 will be badass....or at least, it better be.

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Now it's dark writes:
on Jan 27 2007 10:56 AM

[b]*Swoons*[/b]
I don't know if I can take such hot man love on such a huge scale.

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Bane Of Anubis writes:
on Jan 27 2007 05:58 PM

In reply to this comment (#854107)
The dialog/acting looks pretty god-awful, but the visuals (still don't like the damned muted shit) will probably make it fun enough.

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bano= writes:
on Jan 28 2007 08:52 AM

In reply to this comment (#854105)
[b]We need to know![/b]
#663867 Muddler on Jan 26 2007, 04:45 PM writes:
Don't get too excited about the IMAX experience. If not shot for IMAX, each frame of the film is essentially upscaled to a negative that is much larger than the standard size used in movie theaters. That means that resolution is lost, and the overall sharpness and color saturation can go downhill on a bigger-than-intended screen.

Barring any very, very special techniques used for this film, if you want the best picture quality (not just the largest) stick to a standard film screen.

Is there any way we can find out if it was mad for IMAX?
Thanks for the post.

Bano

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