Rotten Tomatoes Review

Fangirls and fanboys, the wait is over. 300, Zach Snyder's CG adaptation of Frank Miller's cult graphic novel sensation is here. And while critics say it's a feast for the eyes, many note it's slightly less a delight for the brain. 300 tells the tale of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae, in which 300 Spartans fought a star-crossed battle against the heavily fortified Persian army. Subtlety is not the order of the day here, nor is slavish attention to historical detail, but the pundits say the movie is visually sumptuous, a spectacle of ultraviolence and visceral thrills. However, others say 300 takes itself seriously to the point of self parody, and lacks compelling characters and cohesive plotting.
The Ultimate Gift is a movie about learning the true meaning of wealth, and stepping outside one's self centered existence. These are good lessons to learn, but critics say the movie, while likeable, is too sappy to fully register. The Ultimate Gift tells the story of a trust fund kid who stands to inherit the fortune of his recently deceased grandfather -- but only after he completes a series of tasks, which include living on the streets, doing manual labor, and being nice to people. Critics say The Ultimate Gift is sweet, heartfelt, and well-meaning -- but also schmaltzy and dramatically inert. Find out what else is playing this week.



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