This movie was filmed in soft colors and it has the appearance of an older film which lends itself well to the dramatic moments of this period piece. There is some humorous moments too, which might be a bit surprising for a violent film like this but the humor works well. One example of this is when King Leonidas is facing the ruler of a very large army. He asks what a few of the soldiers do for their profession and he receives answers like, “I”m a blacksmith,” or “I’m a sculptor.” He asks his army what they are and they let out a powerful war cry. “I think I have more soldiers than you,” he says to his fellow commander.

Unfortunately for our Dove family, this movie is excessively violent, including several scenes of poured out blood in slow motion and three decapitations. It has rear male nudity as well, upper frontal female nudity, exposed breasts, and cannot be Dove approved.