300 (2007)

Based on Frank Miller and Lynn Varley's graphic novel, this visually stunning epic seamlessly mixes live action with computer animation to present a fantasy-fueled re-imagining of the 5th-century B.C. Battle of Thermopylae. Led by the fearless King Leonidas (Gerard Butler), 300 Greek Spartan warriors attempted to guard their homeland from the ruthless giant Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his seemingly unstoppable Persian army--redefining the meaning of heroism in the process. With Lena Headey, Dominic West, David Wenham. 116 min. C/Rtg: R

300: Rise Of An Empire (2014)

Set before, during, and after the events of "300," this thrilling follow-up offers a highly fictionalized account of the Battle of Salamis, a brutal struggle between an alliance of Greek forces and the Persian Empire in the 5th century B.C. Just as the Spartans faced Persian "god-king" Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) on land, General Themistocles (Sullivan Stapleton) of Athens must engage Xerxes' naval commander Artemisia (Eva Green) in a desperate battle at sea. Lena Headey, David Wenham also star. 103 min. C/Rtg: R

Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1.