Apocalypto
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Directed by: Mel Gibson
Overview
Set in the Mayan civilization, when a man's idyllic presence is brutally disrupted by a violent invading force, he is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression where a harrowing end awaits him. Through a twist of fate and spurred by the power of his love for his woman and his family he will make a desperate break to return home and to ultimately save his way of life.
Reviews (3)
Gimly (Rated: 6)
I don't know if there is a better example of dedication in filmmaking out there than there is in Apocalypto. Brilliant, if overrated.
Final rating:★★★ - I personally recommend you give it a go.
GenerationofSwine (Rated: 10)
Let's be honest, almost all of the 1 star reviews are because of how the Mayan's are depicted and stem from a lack of historical knoweldge.
There seems to be the misconception that the Mayans were peaceful and didn't sacrifice humans... which reminds me of when my wife and I went to visit her fam...
CinemaSerf (Rated: 7)
Tapir's testicle, anyone? They're not quite the delicacy the playful warriors claim as they tease one of their pals, but it's illustrative of the nature of the relationship between these young Mayan tribesmen who, thus far, have found their greatest fear emanating from a menacing mother-in-law who i...
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