Mel Gibson's Apocalypto

[jayem]

Came across an early review of Mel Gibson's latest, Apocalypto. For sure, anything he does is going to be controversial. This is an allegory about the ancient Mayans, just before Columbus. His premise is that our society is in decline, just like theirs was. (I strongly disagree.)

It was an unfinalized and unfinished print that was shown, but the review is quite complimentary. It does mention that the film is intensely and graphically violent, with scenes of human sacrifice. Even calls it "sadistic." (What is it will Mel and explicit violence? Can't he make a movie without it being a gorefest?) Mel obviously has talent as a filmaker, but he has to overcome all his personal demons and some pretty crackpot ideas.

The review was interesting. The final version may have some changes. I know there's no way my wife will see it, so I'll probably pass on it also.

http://www.cinemastrikesback.com/?p=1360

 

[SweetBella]

Came across an early review of Mel Gibson's latest, Apocalypto. For sure, anything he does is going to be controversial. This is an allegory about the ancient Mayans, just before Columbus. His premise is that our society is in decline, just like theirs was. (I strongly disagree.)

It was an unfinalized and unfinished print that was shown, but the review is quite complimentary. It does mention that the film is intensely and graphically violent, with scenes of human sacrifice. Even calls it "sadistic." (What is it will Mel and explicit violence? Can't he make a movie without it being a gorefest?) Mel obviously has talent as a filmaker, but he has to overcome all his personal demons and some pretty crackpot ideas.

The review was interesting. The final version may have some changes. I know there's no way my wife will see it, so I'll probably pass on it also.

http://www.cinemastrikesback.com/?p=1360

 

[Ajax 777]

I saw the trailer for it yesterday at the theater. I think I'm gonna have to pass on this one myself, too. It just seems a little too idolatrous after The Passion of the Christ.

 

[PacificPandeist]

I'm intrigued by the premise and can not wait to see the film!!

//// Pacific PanDeist

 

[wanderingone]

I won't be seeing it, I can't stomach the level of gore Gibson indulges in, Passion was nauseating. (That's not a knock on the quality of film making involved, I just don't care for the graphic violence)

 

[soblessed53]

I won't be seeing it, I can't stomach the level of gore Gibson indulges in, Passion was nauseating. (That's not a knock on the quality of film making involved, I just don't care for the graphic violence)

Never was my cup of tea.Only thing I liked with him was What Women Want.

 

[aca_rev55]

I've liked all of Mel Gibson's movies... he's pretty much my favourite actor ever. I don't mind gore, and in epic films it's usually pretty accurate. Wars are, as my understanding, pretty graphic in real life...

I'm looking forward to Apocalypto.