Film 300/365, Day 327/365 – 300

Absolutely incredible film, visually stunning and a fantastic story.  This is without a doubt one of my all time favourite films.  I could watch it over and over again and every time it would still amaze me.  It is just an incredible and truly inspirational story.  This is quite rightly a legendary tale and a must watch film for everybody.

Synopsis:  The Persian army are advancing on Greece and already appear have corrupted the politicians.  The Spartan King, Leonidas, however takes it upon himself and 300 loyal Spartan warriors to meet the Persian army in battle.  This is based on the actual Battle of Thermopylae in 480 B.C.

Film 233/365, Day 248/365 – Van Helsing

This film seems to raise a lot of negative opinions.  Personally I think they couldn’t be more wrong.  Firstly the story is actually very good, it’s engaging and thoroughly interesting.  The sets and special effects are incredible.  Ultimately it is clearly homage to the old horror films and stories and it does that very well.  It has vampires, werewolves, monster hunters and Kate Beckinsale so you can’t really go wrong.  Great action and adventure!

Synopsis:  Van Helsing, an agent for a secret order of knights, is sent to Transylvania to destroy the legendary monster Dracula in order to save eight generations of a blood line from ending up in purgatory.  When Van Helsing arrives there is only one member of the blood line left so he’s going to have to work fast if he is to save them.