APOCALYPTO is an excellent film. Visually stunning. Intense. Moving. Adventurous. Action-packed. Insightful. Historical. Interesting. Sensual. Entertaining. Massive. Gut-wrenching. Suspenseful. Mystical. Frightening. Intricately detailed. Ingeniously written and directed. Brilliant. Exotic. Lush.
This film knocked my socks off - a well-told, coming of age story about supporting family and community. We watched the DVD at home on our 37" screen television, and still the picture was beautifully pristine - the panoramas, jungles, waterfall, city sets, costumes and makeup brought us right into the action. Normally I avoid movies that smear the screen with blood and gore. Not this time. It was essential for realism. We're going to look for this in the movie theater. It's so detail oriented I'd enjoy a re-viewing on the big screen.
I can't imagine all the actors spoke Mayan as their native language, and probably most spoke some dialect of Spanish. I don't know how Mel Gibson learned enough Spanish to direct the native actors. Perhaps good storytelling is universal. He certainly succeeded. I never once wondered where the camera was or how a particular shot was captured, e.g., the jaguar.
I particularly enjoyed the mystical aspects. We all have an inner voice. Had our hero listened to that inner voice perhaps his family and villagers could have avoided their plight.
My husband NEVER, ever watches a movie with subtitles, but he didn't protest and never left the room once the film began. We both agree the Mayan language brought authenticity to the story.
APOCALYPTO is intense, once seen it's hard to get out of your system. I had to come here immediately after viewing to express my enjoyment.
Bravo, Mr. Gibson. We're looking forward to your next film.
This film knocked my socks off - a well-told, coming of age story about supporting family and community. We watched the DVD at home on our 37" screen television, and still the picture was beautifully pristine - the panoramas, jungles, waterfall, city sets, costumes and makeup brought us right into the action. Normally I avoid movies that smear the screen with blood and gore. Not this time. It was essential for realism. We're going to look for this in the movie theater. It's so detail oriented I'd enjoy a re-viewing on the big screen.
I can't imagine all the actors spoke Mayan as their native language, and probably most spoke some dialect of Spanish. I don't know how Mel Gibson learned enough Spanish to direct the native actors. Perhaps good storytelling is universal. He certainly succeeded. I never once wondered where the camera was or how a particular shot was captured, e.g., the jaguar.
I particularly enjoyed the mystical aspects. We all have an inner voice. Had our hero listened to that inner voice perhaps his family and villagers could have avoided their plight.
My husband NEVER, ever watches a movie with subtitles, but he didn't protest and never left the room once the film began. We both agree the Mayan language brought authenticity to the story.
APOCALYPTO is intense, once seen it's hard to get out of your system. I had to come here immediately after viewing to express my enjoyment.
Bravo, Mr. Gibson. We're looking forward to your next film.