Spartans chose their words with care. When Philip II of Macedon sent a message to Sparta: "If I invade Laconia you will be destroyed, never to rise again." The Spartan ephors replied with a single word: If. Now and forever more called a Laconic Phrase.
My grandfather recently watched this movie and he loved it! So now, he goes to every room of his home screaming, "THIS IS SPARTA" Imagine a 5'6 85 year old man rushing through every room doing this.
The real life Spartans were even more savage. Philip of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, encountered their sharp whit while conquering Greece. He asked them once if he should come to Sparta as a friend or a foe, there reply: neither! He went on to threaten that if he comes as a foe he will turn them inside out, their reply: if!
Leonidus was such a badass. Fun fact: he hated money and the corruption it brings, but he knew he couldn't get rid of it outright. So, he changed the Spartan currency to 1lb iron disks but didn't change the value of each "coin." Money became so annoying that people started bartering again. Unfortunately, this is why the council was so easily bought by Persia.
More than that, she was aware that it would cause a war and what bowing down would mean, she let him know she approved and was in agreement it was the right to do. Spartans were warriors and would not just bow down, it was ingrained in them from birth, they let the weak and what would be referred to as defective babies die, to them only the strong survive.
This, according to Butler, was the final take. He asked the director to "try something." One thing I appreciated in this was the continuity. When Leonidas drew his sword you could see the "traitor" walking away in the background even when the cameras changed.
According to Butler in an interview he was originally says " this is sparta" quietly and over the take just got a bit louder like talk level. And then they were done moving on and Butler was like no no no let me take one more, let me try something. So they set it up for one more, then did "THIS IS SPARTA!!!" Kicked and cut the scene. People in the back were laughing and he was like oh man that was a little over the top right. Director said "Yes, but it was awesone!" And that last one was the one they ended choosing. I think we all can thank them for choosing that one as well for one of the most iconic scenes in Cinema History.
😮 I was there! ❤❤ They filmed this movie in Montreal Canada and my husband and 70 other stuntmen from Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Los Angeles, were the team on this movie 👏👏💐💯🔥 Sooo so proud of the work they did. They all worked so hard to look the part of Spartans and Persions ( a lot of the stunt guys played both groups of people) - jus with diff wardrobe - since Persians faces were covered. Love to see the reactions to one of the best lines in a battle movie
That nod has an deeper meaning if think about, she knew and understood that his next action would start a war, her nod was letting him know that and she agreed and approved that it was the right thing to do. She was Spartan after all , warriors to the end and didn't let anyone push them around.
The queen was acknowledging that war meant much death for her people and the responsibility she would bear as a result. Both king and queen were badass.
Tonight we dine in Hell. For the 300 Spartans killed at Thermopylae, Simonides wrote an epitaph: 'Go Tell the Spartans Passerby that Here Obedient to Her Laws We Lie'
"300" was a good movie and told the story well...but the movie "The 300 Spartans," made in the early 60s was better ( in my opinion). It had great battle scenes and told the actual story much better.
There is an interview with Gerard Butler where he explains that when he yelled This is Sparta!!!" he felt it was over the top. When he asked the director if he thought so the director said yes it was but that it was great and it was left as it was, so an iconic movie scene was made.
"THIS IS comic inaccuracyyyyyy!" "THIS IS storical inaccuracyyyy!" "THIS IS mad Frank Millerrrrr!" "THIS IS not how spartians should be doneeeee!" "THIS IS we are not actually 300 in the comicccccc!" 😂
While women in Sparta held more political sway, education, and power than women in other Greek City-States, Leonidas as King was certainly NOT looking for permission. The nod (a nod upwards and not a nod downwards) from the Queen, in my interpretation at least, was a nod of acceptance and reassurance about his decision. The messenger had already made the threats and as King, Leonidas could not let them slide. He was looking back to her to say, “I’m about to bring us to war.” She responded with, “Sparta is with you.”
Yea people don't realize in Sparta women were the ones in charge. The men were just instruments of war. Leonidas might have been the king. But his wife ran the show. That's why he looks at her for her approval
This is false. Sparta, unlike most Greek city states, was run by kings. Oddly by two hereditary kings, the Ajiad and the Eurypontid, both were said to be descendants of Hercules.
Great line by Leonidas but that basically sealed Sparta's fate and going to war with Xeres. Not saying them rejecting the message and letting him live and go back wouldnt have had the same outcome BUT in the books of Herodotus, killing the messenger was seen as heresy and the Gods would punish Sparta.
What's amazing to me is how all these woman agree with the masculinity on display in this movie,but in western society it is looked down on.VERY STRANGE
Spartans didn't have to shout about what great guys they were every two minutes, as is "good custom" in the military in other countries. Roaring makes no impression on a good opponent. Spartans and other units of this type do not need to roar.
Es Interesante porque en esa época Esparta tenía dos reyes mientras Leónidas peleó en la termopilas el otro rey lucho en la batalla naval de micala donde vencio a los persas
Sorry under the cackling joker America is not America. The funny thing is I can’t wait to see all the liberals cry again just like they did in 2016. Kamala is underperforming Hillary and that says something. Kamal ain’t winning this election.
This has got to be a joke. How the fuck have these people (really ) never seen this movie??? Do people not watch movies anymore? Shit has been out since 2007. Jesus Christ 🤦🤦🤦🤦
Every guy who watched this scene, knew it was coming, felt the friggin rush and mimicked the scene. Brings a tear to my eye!
"THIS IS SPARTA!" Is one of the greatest lines ever said in movie and TV history
No argument here.
It's not the line, it's the delivery.
This one and "release the kraken" are my top 2
This and 1-2 more
Not in tv history...
In real history!
Spartans chose their words with care. When Philip II of Macedon sent a message to Sparta: "If I invade Laconia you will be destroyed, never to rise again." The Spartan ephors replied with a single word: If.
Now and forever more called a Laconic Phrase.
Yeah that has got be the most epic historical single word dare, invite, challenge accepted, pull up type of reply every.
@@ff13enlno31tleb "Nuts!"🪖
My grandfather recently watched this movie and he loved it! So now, he goes to every room of his home screaming, "THIS IS SPARTA" Imagine a 5'6 85 year old man rushing through every room doing this.
Nearly 20yrs later, this scene still ranks as one of the best. “This is Sparta!” Gives me chills
One of the absolute most EPIC lines in movies EVER!!!!!! ❤
The real life Spartans were even more savage.
Philip of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, encountered their sharp whit while conquering Greece. He asked them once if he should come to Sparta as a friend or a foe, there reply: neither!
He went on to threaten that if he comes as a foe he will turn them inside out, their reply: if!
Leonidus was such a badass. Fun fact: he hated money and the corruption it brings, but he knew he couldn't get rid of it outright. So, he changed the Spartan currency to 1lb iron disks but didn't change the value of each "coin." Money became so annoying that people started bartering again. Unfortunately, this is why the council was so easily bought by Persia.
Such a badass that u cant even spell his name right
@@simonsouz443typos happen no need to be a dick.
@@simonsouz443 Do you think you are funny? Why not just be helpful instead of being a loser?
@@simonsouz443 'You'
many got this wrong ... he looked back for her support not permission lol
More than that, she was aware that it would cause a war and what bowing down would mean, she let him know she approved and was in agreement it was the right to do. Spartans were warriors and would not just bow down, it was ingrained in them from birth, they let the weak and what would be referred to as defective babies die, to them only the strong survive.
This, according to Butler, was the final take. He asked the director to "try something."
One thing I appreciated in this was the continuity. When Leonidas drew his sword you could see the "traitor" walking away in the background even when the cameras changed.
Never noticed that detail. That’s simple but dope.
According to Butler in an interview he was originally says " this is sparta" quietly and over the take just got a bit louder like talk level. And then they were done moving on and Butler was like no no no let me take one more, let me try something. So they set it up for one more, then did "THIS IS SPARTA!!!" Kicked and cut the scene. People in the back were laughing and he was like oh man that was a little over the top right. Director said "Yes, but it was awesone!"
And that last one was the one they ended choosing.
I think we all can thank them for choosing that one as well for one of the most iconic scenes in Cinema History.
Kings have to be overthetop and inspirational, kinda the job.
THIS IS SPARTA!!! Leonidas said calmly.
:'))
"Did you put the envoy in the bottom of the pit?"
😮 I was there! ❤❤ They filmed this movie in Montreal Canada and my husband and 70 other stuntmen from Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Los Angeles, were the team on this movie 👏👏💐💯🔥 Sooo so proud of the work they did. They all worked so hard to look the part of Spartans and Persions ( a lot of the stunt guys played both groups of people) - jus with diff wardrobe - since Persians faces were covered. Love to see the reactions to one of the best lines in a battle movie
Vkunia: ''What is the purpose of that massive hole in the middle of the city?''
Me: ''Obviously, it's for the disposal of rude Persian emissaries.''
The old ladies had the best joke " I was supose to be back by 6" 😂😂
I luv this scene cuz he doesn't make a move without acknowledgment from his Queen
That nod has an deeper meaning if think about, she knew and understood that his next action would start a war, her nod was letting him know that and she agreed and approved that it was the right thing to do. She was Spartan after all , warriors to the end and didn't let anyone push them around.
I’ve never obsessed over the logic of the giant pit to hell in this particular movie. Haha
It's a well
In this movie i like when the narator said 'immortal we wil put they name to the test" thats epic line😂
The queen was acknowledging that war meant much death for her people and the responsibility she would bear as a result. Both king and queen were badass.
Tonight we dine in Hell. For the 300 Spartans killed at Thermopylae, Simonides wrote an epitaph: 'Go Tell the Spartans Passerby that Here Obedient to Her Laws We Lie'
"300" was a good movie and told the story well...but the movie "The 300 Spartans," made in the early 60s was better ( in my opinion).
It had great battle scenes and told the actual story much better.
@@mikeeckel2807 haven't seen that one, I need check it out.
I love channels like this, introduces me to new reactors to watch. Nice video, my friend.
Welcome aboard!
one of Gerard Butler's best roles, legendary
I like how every guy knew this line 😂
I love the first guys adding the kick at the end. That was golden.
I love it !Fucked around and found out .
3:51: THIS IS SPARTA! “Kick”
Centane: 😲
Keep up the good work my man...love the content...thank you
There is an interview with Gerard Butler where he explains that when he yelled This is Sparta!!!" he felt it was over the top. When he asked the director if he thought so the director said yes it was but that it was great and it was left as it was, so an iconic movie scene was made.
To be fair Leonidas did not kill the messenger, he just kicked him into the pit. Rapid deceleration killed him.
Best part of this entire scene, when swords are drawn the politicians scurry away, but the Queen stayed.
Just goes to show, whether you are planning to buy a PS5, or planning to start a WAR, you always have to ask permission from your WIFE 😂😂😂
Law Abiding Citizen: Judge's death scene
Molon Labe is the hardest line in history.
"What is the purpose of that massive hole?" It's called a "plot hole."
My favorite part is the nod from the Queen, knowing this means they are going to war against the biggest army in the world.
Absolute legend
"THIS IS comic inaccuracyyyyyy!"
"THIS IS storical inaccuracyyyy!"
"THIS IS mad Frank Millerrrrr!"
"THIS IS not how spartians should be doneeeee!"
"THIS IS we are not actually 300 in the comicccccc!"
😂
I love that Lena Headley was the queen. That is Cersi from Game of Thrones. Just a little head nod.
these 3 words became immortal in the film and meme industries. hahaha
While women in Sparta held more political sway, education, and power than women in other Greek City-States, Leonidas as King was certainly NOT looking for permission. The nod (a nod upwards and not a nod downwards) from the Queen, in my interpretation at least, was a nod of acceptance and reassurance about his decision. The messenger had already made the threats and as King, Leonidas could not let them slide. He was looking back to her to say, “I’m about to bring us to war.” She responded with, “Sparta is with you.”
He said " every man takes responsibility for his words even a messenger takes heed of his words in Sparta" at that point it was over.
THIS IS SPARTA!! "I'm supposed to be back by 6" lmao great reaction comment
I saw this in the theater and you actually FELT like a Spartan during this scene.
Asia - "whats down there"
Me - "earth and water" Duh.
Spartans go hard... they are really tough too. 😂
I was a little surprised to see so many women get so excited to see such a violent moment.
the queen has final say in that situation and they must follow her orders everytime
Yea people don't realize in Sparta women were the ones in charge. The men were just instruments of war. Leonidas might have been the king. But his wife ran the show. That's why he looks at her for her approval
This is false. Sparta, unlike most Greek city states, was run by kings. Oddly by two hereditary kings, the Ajiad and the Eurypontid, both were said to be descendants of Hercules.
His wife Gorga(?) is seen as the pinnacle of "Sparta Women"
Great line by Leonidas but that basically sealed Sparta's fate and going to war with Xeres. Not saying them rejecting the message and letting him live and go back wouldnt have had the same outcome BUT in the books of Herodotus, killing the messenger was seen as heresy and the Gods would punish Sparta.
“What’s down there?” Well, they will have plenty of time to wonder about that on their way down
Zack Snyder... THIS is greatness! You are capable of greatness! What happened to you?! I want the old Zack Snyder back!
8:55 🤭 🤣🤣
*insert Michael's quote here*
First i play this video, i caught surprised by your apperance in corner cam😂😂😂
I thought you are an indian version of pedro pascal😂😂😂
Sorry 🙏🤭
GLORIOUS!
I'm beginning to think folks back then didn't like being disrespected or is it just me.
Just remember who gave the (do it ) nod !
What's amazing to me is how all these woman agree with the masculinity on display in this movie,but in western society it is looked down on.VERY STRANGE
That says more about the men not the women
"You threaten my people with slavery? We're the ones who do the enslaving around here."
Leonidas introducing his new girlfriend:
"THIS IS MARTHA"
Here’s what I think Leonidas and Gorgo were saying.
Leonidas: I’m gonna kill him.
Gorgo: Yeah.
You should do a video on reactors watching Wash’s death in serenity
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Yay
Persians were gangsta until they realized they were on a wrong hood.
New sub.
Spartans didn't have to shout about what great guys they were every two minutes, as is "good custom" in the military in other countries. Roaring makes no impression on a good opponent. Spartans and other units of this type do not need to roar.
There goes the cities water supply
You should make one for the ending of La Bamba.
wait a second , as they were falling, in the background, did I hear a toilet flush?
Never insult a Lannister.
*YEET!*
TBR rules ❤
1:25 that's actually Leonidas 😅
Holes generally go down, to the bottom..
F A F O
So how did the Spartans die out if they were so badass? Disease through tainted ground water perhaps.
The Roman Republic went to war with the Achaean League (Greek city-states) and won. Then the Goths invaded Sparta around 300 CE(?).
What's down there is a long drop and sudden stop........
Es Interesante porque en esa época Esparta tenía dos reyes mientras Leónidas peleó en la termopilas el otro rey lucho en la batalla naval de micala donde vencio a los persas
15:39 To anybody who knows, this is ironic...
BJ said hell if I when Asia asked what was down that hole Oh I think you have a pretty good idea BJ
This and I’m your huckle bearer. Doc Holliday in tombstone. I’ll put you in your grave.
Is that cerci
Yes it's the actress who plays Cerci.
0/10
This is America❤ Harris - Walz 2024 🗳️💙🇺🇸🌊🙏
Sorry under the cackling joker America is not America. The funny thing is I can’t wait to see all the liberals cry again just like they did in 2016. Kamala is underperforming Hillary and that says something. Kamal ain’t winning this election.
This has got to be a joke. How the fuck have these people (really ) never seen this movie??? Do people not watch movies anymore? Shit has been out since 2007. Jesus Christ 🤦🤦🤦🤦
Trust me there are 100s of movies I haven't seen. With the onslaught of releases it's easy to even forget ones you do want to see.
I guess is beter read the history all of them is fake.u know this movie are like a joke 😂