Movie review - 300: Rise of an Empire

Prior to, during, and following the events of the original movie, 300:Rise of an Empire follows Athenian general Themistocles (Sullivan Stapleton) as he tries to establish a coalition of the different Greek city-states against the invading Persian forces, particularly against the Persian navy headed by vengeful Greek commander Artemisia (Eva Green). We also see how Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) transformed from an ordinary Persian princeling into a God-King, and catch up with Spartan queen Gorgo (Lena Heady) who is coming to grips with Sparta's actions in the first movie.

As we left the cinema, someone actually said, "What the hell did I just watch?" To that, all I can say is that this film is no worse and no better than the first movie. Hugely stylised with lots of spurting blood, slo-mo, and improbable battles, if you're expecting historical accuracy, you're in the wrong place. Again. In fact, the following video is the best and most accurate review of 300:RoaE ever.

Review starts at 0:33. 

Ever.

So yes. I'd just also like to mention that there's a sex scene in the middle which is filmed at normal speed which was kinda funny. It's also notable for not being in slo-mo like the one in the first film.
7/10!