Greek general Themistocles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. Themistocles faces the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god, Xerxes and Artemesia, the vengeful commander of the Persian navy.
Greek general Themistocles leads the charge against invading Persian forces led by Artemisia, the vengeful commander of Darius's navy. Themistocles must rally all of Greece to face Xerxes's brutal onslaught, with the fate of Greece and the future of democracy hanging in the balance. The film interweaves with the events of the original '300', focusing on the naval Battle of Artemisium.
While visually striking and action-packed, '300: Rise of an Empire' was met with a mixed reception. Critics praised its stylized gore and the performance of Eva Green, but many found the plot to be a weak continuation of the original and criticized its reliance on CGI and derivative storytelling.
Google audience: Google users found the film to be an action-heavy spectacle with impressive visuals, though many felt it lacked the originality and impact of the first '300' and found the plot somewhat predictable.
Eva Green's character, Artemisia, is based on a real historical figure who was a queen and a commander in the Persian navy during the Greco-Persian Wars.
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