Not a movie buff, but ...300 I am so there!

jlynnbob

You'll ruin your knees!

posted: 1/25/2007 at 12:07 PM

http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/300/ I haven't been to the movies in years, but this one will get me back there! This gets my blood pumping! Lynn B

""...the truth that someday, you will go for your last run. But not today—today you got to run." - Matt Crownover (after Western States)

Scout7

CPT Curmudgeon

posted: 1/25/2007 at 12:14 PM

Is this the one about the Spartans? Oh yeah!!!!!!

JakeKnight

posted: 1/25/2007 at 12:22 PM

The Battle of Thermopylae is arguably the greatest story in ancient history. 300 Spartans and a few thousand Thebans and Thespians and their helots against Xerxes' army of a million Persians. Dienekes' "then we will fight in the shade" and Leonidas' "Molon labe" are still among the most immortal words ever uttered. If you haven't read Stephen Pressfield's Gates of Fire about Thermopylae, you should - even if you don't read much. It's one of the best books I've ever read.

E-mail: JakeKnight2002@aol.com
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Fanatic #3965

posted: 1/25/2007 at 1:12 PM

I LOVED "Sin City" and this looks every bit as visually impressive. Hubby and I can't wait to see this, either. Anyone wanna come watch our rugrat so we can go? Big grin

k (I may be a girl, but I'm so not into most chick flicks--stuff like this is way more up my alley)

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

jlynnbob

You'll ruin your knees!

posted: 1/25/2007 at 2:55 PM
modified: 1/25/2007 at 2:55 PM

Xerxes Persian King)- "Surrender, or our arrows will blot out the sun!" Leonidas (Head Spartan dude)- "Good, then we shall fight in the shade" Now that's just gutsy! Jake's right...GATES OF FIRE is an awesome read!

Quote from zoom-zoom on 1/25/2007 at 1:12 PM:

I LOVED "Sin City" and this looks every bit as visually impressive. Hubby and I can't wait to see this, either. Anyone wanna come watch our rugrat so we can go? k (I may be a girl, but I'm so not into most chick flicks--stuff like this is way more up my alley)

Sure, just drop 'em off at my house on the way to the show Wink

And what's wrong with chick flicks? I love a good cry Cry

and a happy ending Big grin

! Lynn B

""...the truth that someday, you will go for your last run. But not today—today you got to run." - Matt Crownover (after Western States)

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Fanatic #3965

posted: 1/25/2007 at 3:12 PM

I like *some* chick flicks..."Pretty Woman" is a classic, as is the first "Bridget Jones' Diary" (haven't seen the sequel, but I heard it wasn't nearly as good), but most are just way too formulaic and don't hold my attention. k

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

va

posted: 3/9/2007 at 3:56 PM

Just got back from the theater...great flick... leave the wife and kids home for this one.

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Fanatic #3965

posted: 3/9/2007 at 4:02 PM

Quote from va on 3/9/2007 at 3:56 PM:

leave the wife and kids home for this one.

Wha...? I wanna go! Man, was today the opening? Gah, I wanna see this! I hope my MIL comes up soon (and I don't even like her, so that's how much I want to see this) so that we have someone to watch DS for a couple of hours. Was it every bit as good as I had heard early reviewers predicting it? k

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

va

posted: 3/9/2007 at 4:09 PM
modified: 3/9/2007 at 4:16 PM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 3/9/2007 at 4:02 PM:

Wha...? I wanna go! Man, was today the opening? Gah, I wanna see this! I hope my MIL comes up soon (and I don't even like her, so that's how much I want to see this) so that we have someone to watch DS for a couple of hours. Was it every bit as good as I had heard early reviewers predicting it? k

Yes today is the opening. You mean you haven't been counting the days until the opening? I actually didn't hear any early reviews, so I can't comment. Also, I don't want to say any more, don't want to spoil it for anybody. Tight lipped

SurfNRun

Prophet!

posted: 3/9/2007 at 4:14 PM
modified: 3/9/2007 at 4:14 PM

i heard that lots of people die in this movie Wink

, can't wait to check it out this weekend...

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Fanatic #3965

posted: 3/9/2007 at 4:15 PM
modified: 3/9/2007 at 4:16 PM

Quote from va on 3/9/2007 at 4:09 PM:

Yes today is the opening. You mean you haven't been counting the days until the opening?

Nah...'cause I knew we wouldn't be able to see it opening weekend. Pre-kid we used to see anything that looked good opening weekend, but it's been a few years since we had that luxury. Although we will be seeing the 3rd Shrek flick, 3rd Spiderman, and The Simpsons as soon as they open, since the rug-rat can come with us! Big grin

k

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

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Fanatic #3965

posted: 3/9/2007 at 4:20 PM

Quote from SurfNRun on 3/9/2007 at 4:14 PM:

i heard that lots of people die in this movie , can't wait to check it out this weekend...

*gasp* Dude, where's your spoiler warning?! Tongue

k

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

va

posted: 3/9/2007 at 4:21 PM
modified: 3/9/2007 at 4:22 PM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 3/9/2007 at 4:15 PM:

Nah...'cause I knew we wouldn't be able to see it opening weekend. Pre-kid we used to see anything that looked good opening weekend, but it's been a few years since we had that luxury. Although we will be seeing the 3rd Shrek flick, 3rd Spiderman, and The Simpsons as soon as they open, since the rug-rat can come with us! k

I typically don't go to a movie opening weekend because I don't like to wait in long lines and get a crappy seat in a crowded theater, but I am off from work this week, and really wanted to see this one, so I fandango-ed the ticket and got there early...

SurfNRun

Prophet!

posted: 3/10/2007 at 6:04 PM

is it true that no 'real' abs were harmed during the filming of this picture ?

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