Meet the Spartans (Unrated 'Pit of Death' Edition) | 
| Directors: Jason Friedberg, Aaron Seltzer
Actors: Diedrich Bader, Ken Davitian, Jim Piddock, Phil Morris, Kevin Sorbo
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  55 reviews
Sales Rank: 6279
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 87
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 2251905
UPC: 024543519058
EAN: 0024543519058
ASIN: B00177YA06
Theatrical Release Date: January 25, 2008
Release Date: June 3, 2008
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With Meet the Spartans, the creators of Date Movie lampoon penguins, Paris Hilton, American Idol, Britney Spears, Dancing with the Stars, Stomp the Yard, Brangelina, Lindsay Lohan, product placement, Sylvester Stallone, Transformers, and pretty much every other obvious target that's emerged since they made their last flick, Epic Movie. The main subject of mockery is 300, the visual-effects laden Greek warrior movie, the relentless homoeroticism of which is not-so-subtly pointed out with a mixture of scatology, phallic humor, painted-on six-pack abs, disco songs, blows to the groin, and spitting--lots and lots and lots of spitting. There's nothing remotely clever about Meet the Spartans, and even fans of pop-culture cuisinarts like Scary Movie may feel the genre is losing its oomph, but if you're looking for a shotgun blast of lowbrow gags, this is it. Along for the ride are Sean Maguire (The Class), Kevin Sorbo (Hercules), Ken Davitian (Borat), Diedrich Bader (Napoleon Dynamite), and Carmen Electra, without whom no movie of this kind would be complete. The only person who emerges with any credibility is comedienne Nicole Parker (Mad TV), who does a pretty spot-on impression of Ellen DeGeneres. --Bret Fetzer
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Prepare to fight... back tears of laughter watching this ferociously funny Unrated "Pit of Death" Special Edition of Meet the Spartans - with ruder cruder footage not shown in theaters and an army of hysterical historical special features!The battle begins when the heroic Leonidas armed with nothing but leather underwear and a cape leads a ragtag group of 13 - count'em 13! - warriors to defend their homeland against the invading Persians whose ranks include Ghost Rider Rocky Balboa the Transformers and a hunchbacked Paris Hilton!System Requirements:Running Time: 87 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY/PARODY & SPOOF Rating: UNRATED UPC: 024543519058 Manufacturer No: 2251905
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 meet the spartans August 16, 2008
a waste of money... retarded movie... wait for free cable or better yet bypass then also
Don't bother.... August 12, 2008
I am usually quite understanding of the "stupid movie" concept and have enjoyed many of them. Many of the Sandler movies fit this concept. And I have also watched several of these parody movies as well. However, I have never been as bored watching one as I was with this one. If it weren't for Carmen, I'd been totally bored. I really can't believe that Sorbo was in this one.
It does have some "entertaining" moments, but they are far and few between.
If you just don't have anything on TV, or TIVO, then RENT it. But do not have any high expectations of this movie. In fact, just don't have ANY expectations of it, and I am sure you'll be fine.
What a piece of crap!!!! August 3, 2008
In my 40 something years on this earth, and being a big fan and viewer of hundreds of comedies over the years, I honestly have to say this movie really, really sucks the big one!!! I did not even once come close to grinning at any point of this waste of film. I could not believe the level of crappiness this movie sunk to. The makers of this film, the actors, and whomever played a part in this movies production should be embarassed of themselves. Not even the slightest bit creative or funny in any way! I am just sorry I wasted time watching this piece of crap!
 Outstanding Politically Incorrect Comedy August 1, 2008
This movie takes no prisoners and leaves no one and no steriotype un-insulted. The inside jokes might get past some viewers, but they're there and hilarious!
POD Edition leaves a lot to be desired. July 31, 2008
REGARDING THE MOVIE ITSELF:
Being a fan of "300", I reluctantly agreed to see this movie at the urging of my older brother. My actual statement to him when he picked up the box at our local video rental place was "Are you kidding me?! Sean Maguire couldn't carry Gerard Butler's codpiece... Let alone fill it."
However, I was pleasantly surprised by and actually enjoyed "Meet The Spartans"... There are a few slow spots in the movie that just aren't that funny, but there are others that are hilarious. Ultimately it is what it is: a spoof movie.
If you enjoy movies like the "Scary Movie" franchise, and it's spin offs... Then consider "Meet The Spartans" a distant cousin.
I would also say that while it's not required to see "300" before you see "Meet The Spartans", it would be beneficial. Roughly 85% of "Meet The Spartans" specifically parodies "300", so having a knowledge of what's being made fun of can make the jokes that much more funny.
REGARDING THE "UNRATED PIT OF DEATH EDITION" DVD:
This "special edition" isn't very special. A growing trend that saddens me, and I blame it largely on the push to convert to Blu-Ray. The special features found on this disc would be expected (at the very least) on a standard edition DVD. Disappointing as a "special edition" anything.
There was one pop cultural reference that wasn't included, but should have been kicked into the "Pit Of Death": The Paparazzi... Now THAT would have made this a 5 STAR MOVIE!
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