When the neighboring Persians threaten to overtake both their homes and their women some thirteen Spartan warriors answer the call. But the Persians prove to be the least of their problems as they must face the stereotypes of bad films, epic films and even the over-dramatic events of pop culture as they attempt to save the lives of their women and children back home.
Though Meet the Spartans does contain some great laughs and punch lines it ultimately falls short of its potential proving once again that a trailer can really be better than the film itself.
Now with that said I have to admit that the first thirty minutes of this film were great. From the "˜Pit of Death' to Britney shaving her head and singing "˜Goo Goo Gah Gah' the laughs were non-stop and the film actually possessed a nice flow. However the great moments were short lived. In no time the film took a sharp turn for the worst as the jokes became forced, disconnected and all together random as the film quickly fell to mediocre and then down-right unbearable.
Out of nowhere we get references to Paris Hilton and her "˜That's Hot' saying "“ been there, heard that"“ as well as the ridiculous references to last January's somewhat hit
About Stephen Davis
I owe this hobby/career to the one and only Stephanie Peterman who, while interning at Fox, told me that I had too many opinions and irrelevant information to keep it all bottled up inside. I survived my first rated R film, Alive, at the ripe age of 8, it took me months to grasp the fact that Julia Roberts actually died at the end of Steel Magnolias, and I might be the only person alive who actually enjoyed Sorority Row…for its comedic value of course. While my friends can drink you under the table, I can outwatch you when it comes iconic, yet horrid 80s films like Adventures in Babysitting and Troop Beverly Hills. I have no shame when it comes to what I like, and if you have a problem with that, then we’ll settle it on the racquetball court. I see too many movies to actually win any film trivia contest, so don’t waste your first pick on me. My friends rent movies from my bookcase shelves, and one day I do plan to start charging. I long to live in LA, where my movie obsession will actually help me fit in, but for now I am content with my home in Austin. I prefer indies to blockbusters, Longhorns to Sooners and Halloween to Friday the 13th. I miss the classics, as well as John Ritter, and I hope to one day sit down and interview the amazing Kate Winslet.
