
After its victory over Leonidas' 300, the Persian Army under the command of Xerxes marches towards the major Greek city-states. The Democratic city of Athens, first on the path of Xerxes' army, bases its strength on its fleet, led by admiral Themistocles. Themistocles is forced to an unwilling alliance with the traditional rival of Athens, oligarchic Sparta whose might lies with its superior infantry troops. But Xerxes still reigns supreme in numbers over sea and land.... (Full plot summary below)
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After its victory over Leonidas' 300, the Persian Army under the command of Xerxes marches towards the major Greek city-states. The Democratic city of Athens, first on the path of Xerxes' army, bases its strength on its fleet, led by admiral Themistocles. Themistocles is forced to an unwilling alliance with the traditional rival of Athens, oligarchic Sparta whose might lies with its superior infantry troops. But Xerxes still reigns supreme in numbers over sea and land.
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| Baret NewsKam WilliamsA revisionist tale of female empowerment suggesting the fairer sex was the equal of any man even when engaged in mortal hand-to-hand combat. |
| Film School RejectsNeil MillerLike many sequels we see these days, it's a lot of the same only bigger and louder. |
| BeliefnetNell MinowThe only thing that stands out from the carnage is Green, whose Artemisia is one of the most outright cray-cray villains since Cruella De Vil. |
| Richard Roeper.comRichard RoeperEven with the uniformly good performances — and the standout work from Ms. Green — 300: Rise of an Empire is foremost a triumph of production design, costumes, brilliantly choreographed battle sequences and stunning CGI. |
| New York TimesNicolas RapoldThe naval collisions and melees play out in panel-like renderings that are bold and satisfying for the first half-hour but lack the momentum and bombastic je ne sais quoi of “300.” |
| Seattle TimesSoren Andersen"Rise of an Empire" is not great by any stretch of the imagination, but it's very impressive in its single-minded dedication to creating a moviegoing experience designed to totally engulf its audience. |
| The Monitor (McAllen, TX)Brooke CorsoFor a sequel, the rage wasn't there but enough emotion was present to coax a mighty tantrum or two. |
| The PlaylistRodrigo PerezForgettable and only mildly entertaining, 300: Rise of An Empire seals its own fate at the initial story level by being so deeply invested in its own mythmaking and playing super safe. |
| Boston HeraldJames VerniereIf you must see this dark and murky 3D effort, see it in 2D and see it for Eva Green. Here is the next Wonder Woman if the film industry had any sense. |
| Daily StarAndy LeaThe battles are thrillingly staged and delightfully over-the-top but this movie belongs to Green who puts in a wonderfully nutty turn as unhinged Persian naval commander Artemisia. |