Garrett Dalton-300

The movie 300 is one of the most visually stimulating films I have ever watched. A combination of live action and computer generated models and scenery were used to tell the reproduce the feeling displayed in Frank Miller's comic by the same name. The film focuses on 300 Spartan warriors as they defend their homeland from the invading Persian army. Though both the movie and the comic were based upon true historical events, little actual historical accuracy was represented in the film. However, this was not the point of the movie. 300 was meant to be an action packed film that uses the latest CG animations to show and awesome display. Surprisingly, a portion of this movie reminded me of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. On the surface the two movies are completely different, but both have aspects dealing with fate and free will. King Leonidas consults an oracle to determine whether the Spartans should defend against the invading Persians. The idea of the oracle is based upon the idea of fate. The oracle merely told one what was going to happen in the future, thus making ones fate predetermined. However, King Leonidas ignores the oracles advice and fights anyway even though he has the added advantage of knowing what the future holds in store. Although the oracle is proven right in the end and the Spartans are killed to almost the last man, King Leonidas' actions show that one can make choices that effect one's life.