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300, released in 2006, remains influential for its visually striking storytelling and its faithfulness to Frank Miller’s comic book source material. Zack Snyder meticulously recreated the comic’s aesthetic, employing green screen technology to mirror graphic panels, resulting in a distinctive and immersive visual style. Despite mixed reviews from critics at the time, the film was a commercial success and gained a considerable following that appreciates its stylized action and mythic portrayal of the Battle of Thermopylae. As Snyder’s signature work, it introduced many viewers to his unique approach to filmmaking, blending comic book sensibilities with epic storytelling.