Documentaries on the DVD/Blu-ray releases detail the extensive physical training and green-screen production.
The film opens in a state of war between the mighty Persian Empire, led by the self-proclaimed god-king Xerxes, and the fragmented Greek city-states. In Sparta, the fiercely honorable King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) defies tradition and leads 300 of his finest warriors to the narrow "Hot Gates" of Thermopylae. There, they make their legendary last stand. Though death is certain, their sacrifice inspires all of Greece to unite against the Persian onslaught. 300 movie hub
300 changed how action movies were made, paving the way for more green-screen-heavy, stylized features. There, they make their legendary last stand
When Zack Snyder signed on to direct the film adaptation, his goal was not to replicate real-life history, but to replicate Miller's specific visual art style. The film follows King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) as he leads 300 elite Spartan warriors against the massive Persian army led by the self-proclaimed God-King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro). 2. The "300" Visual Style: A Technological Revolution When Zack Snyder signed on to direct the
Released in 2006, 300 immediately made an impact due to its unique visual style, which heavily utilized green-screen technology to mimic the look of a graphic novel.