dirtypool40 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I saw it in theaters and bought the DVD the first day it came out. Very unlike me, but I like the story, the message and how it was done. But I noticed something odd happen both times I've viewed it so far, whether big screen or DVD. I got the urge to do some sit ups, kick sombody's ass and gut a liberal to see his Persian coins spill all over the floor. This happen to anyone else? Hmm, maybe it's just me. It often is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfish Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Yeah, me too, DP! Here, try some of these when you get the urge to do some sit ups... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1IvmLwgGF8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I know the history...and its quite a story...but have not seen the movie. If it indeed has the effect as DP40 says ....I may not watch it......caus I get that same feeling when I watch the news...the movie may put me over the edge Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Yeah. In our boredom here in Afghanistan, we did the 300 workout in Men's Health. Man...was that a bad idea (the first time). Talk about a kick in the ass. Thank goodness we're all medics as we did properly hydrate before and ended givin' each other IV's to get back to a decent level of coherence. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 The movie is totally kickass - even if it only bears a passing resemblance to the true history of Thermopylae.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 They gave it all they had ....but athens still fell. Later on in history they got even Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Di Vita Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Amen Brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Truly a great movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38superman Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 (edited) I saw it in theaters and bought the DVD the first day it came out. Very unlike me, but I like the story, the message and how it was done.But I noticed something odd happen both times I've viewed it so far, whether big screen or DVD. I got the urge to do some sit ups, kick sombody's ass and gut a liberal to see his Persian coins spill all over the floor. This happen to anyone else? Hmm, maybe it's just me. It often is DP It is amazing how emotionally invested we can get in a good movie. I remember watching "Pearl Harbor" at the theater. About 5 minutes into the attack scene I was about to tear the arm rest off the seat I was in. My pulse was racing and I wanted a weapon in my hand so bad I could taste it. I wanted to get in the fight. Dont gut anybody. Maybe its time to sit down and watch a good comedy. Tony Edited August 7, 2007 by 38superman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Maybe its time to sit down and watch a good comedy. Nah.... now its time to put in Fight Club.... !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ Bagger Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Yep. Even The Boss made a similar comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 In my "former life", I did 400-500-400 sit-ups a day alternating each day, so..... Even tho I work out about 3 hours a day now, I DON'T do sit-ups!!! I think I did a lifetime of sit-ups already!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypool40 Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 Dont gut anybody.Maybe its time to sit down and watch a good comedy. Tony I keep Ricky Bobby, Tommy Boy, Wedding Crashers, Space Balls, 40yo Virgin and 200 others on tap to keep me.... centered. Comedies are my daily perscription. Being known for having a "man crush" and with a tag line like "High Lady" how else can I cope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Dont gut anybody.Maybe its time to sit down and watch a good comedy. Tony I keep Ricky Bobby, Tommy Boy, Wedding Crashers, Space Balls, 40yo Virgin and 200 others on tap to keep me.... centered. Dude YOu can't even SEE the center from where you sit!!!! Who are you trying to fool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypool40 Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 DudeYOu can't even SEE the center from where you sit!!!! Who are you trying to fool? OK, maybe "centered" should have been in quotes. I meant "centered" for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38superman Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 (edited) Dont gut anybody.Maybe its time to sit down and watch a good comedy. Tony I keep Ricky Bobby, Tommy Boy, Wedding Crashers, Space Balls, 40yo Virgin and 200 others on tap to keep me.... centered. Comedies are my daily perscription. Being known for having a "man crush" and with a tag line like "High Lady" how else can I cope? How else can you cope? Add Hunter S Thompson to your list of teachings to live by. Edited August 7, 2007 by 38superman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Dont gut anybody.Maybe its time to sit down and watch a good comedy. Tony I keep Ricky Bobby, Tommy Boy, Wedding Crashers, Space Balls, 40yo Virgin and 200 others on tap to keep me.... centered. Comedies are my daily perscription. Being known for having a "man crush" and with a tag line like "High Lady" how else can I cope? How else can you cope? Add Hunter S Thompson to your list of teachings to live by. To each his own, but while some proclaim HST was a visionary, I wonder how he could see anything at all through that fog of self induced drugs roaring through his body all the time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murkish Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 (edited) Dont gut anybody.Maybe its time to sit down and watch a good comedy. Tony I keep Ricky Bobby, Tommy Boy, Wedding Crashers, Space Balls, 40yo Virgin and 200 others on tap to keep me.... centered. Comedies are my daily perscription. Being known for having a "man crush" and with a tag line like "High Lady" how else can I cope? How else can you cope? Add Hunter S Thompson to your list of teachings to live by. To each his own, but while some proclaim HST was a visionary, I wonder how he could see anything at all through that fog of self induced drugs roaring through his body all the time... +1 Edited August 7, 2007 by murkish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38superman Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 (edited) True. But there are times when a little insanity is good therapy. Been to bike week in Daytona 3 times. With the folks I traveled with it was total debauchery. What happens in Daytona, stays in Daytona "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" was like bike week on steriods (among other things). I wouldn't advocate the life style but I thought the book was the funniest thing I've ever read. No possible way to translate it to a movie, even for Depp. Tls Edited August 7, 2007 by 38superman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 True.But there are times when a little insanity is good therapy. Been to bike week in Daytona 3 times. With the folks I traveled with it was total debauchery. What happens in Daytona, stays in Daytona "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" was like bike week on steriods (among other things). I wouldn't advocate the life style but I thought the book was the funniest thing I've ever read. No possible way to translate it to a movie, even for Depp. Tls I am sure MOST of the Hollyweird crowd could play a drug taking, loudmouthed writer who just wanted to inflame the audience instead of inform them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38superman Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 (edited) Okay TL, you don't like the guy...... I get it. I just never took him that seriously. I thought he was good for a laugh. Sorry man, didn't mean to strike a nerve. Now, back to your regularly scheduled thread. What were we talking about? Oh yeah. "300" T Edited August 7, 2007 by 38superman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaseyJ Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Made me want to gut a liberal too! Great Movie!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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