I just watched 300, and i must say its quite violent so if you dont like to see blood and people's head being chopped of you might want to watch something else.
I liked a few things about the movie: The first one is the way the temple priests, i forgot their name, were so easily bribed to influence their decision. Since the spartans depended on these creatures that were described as more creatures than humans, it was crucial that the counsel of these priest be unbiased and fortright for the good of the empire but no, they were evil, and evil never did good even for one day. So it was interesting to see this being exposed.
Another thing i liked about the movie is the resolve of King Leonidas to go against cultural and social norms and traditions to do the right thing. And even though the perished in battle their effort was not in vain and because of them the full strength of the spartan army was release to fight the persians. I can see that as kind of like an encouragement to me to go against norms, its like what paul said, be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
The ways of God are opposite to the ways of the world, so like i used to think, its easy to know the ways of God just take the opposite of the world and presto but its not so clear cut, the will of God is spelt out in the bible and only through daily converse do we get to know and accept what is written.
The movie talks about sacrifice, loyalty, paying the price, bravery and endurance in the face of impossibility and so i'll give it an 8/10. Watch it but see beyond what is being shown.
~shalom~