The stormy seas provide a dark, moody backdrop that differentiates it from the first film's orange and bronze tones.
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Interestingly, the film doesn't just pick up after the death of King Leonidas. It acts as a "sidequel," with events taking place before, during, and after the original film. While Leonidas fought on land, the Athenian general (played by Sullivan Stapleton) attempted to unite all of Greece by taking the fight to the Persian navy. The Plot: A Battle for Freedom The stormy seas provide a dark, moody backdrop