APOCALYPTO
So, Mad-Max isn’t the most popular guy these days. But, hey, the guy makes some pretty darn good movies! A lot of people boycotted this movie because of Mel’s antics of late, but if you are able to judge this film on its own merits, you will be very pleased.
This isn’t that deep of a movie – it’s a chase movie. Its very simple, which is actually what makes this movie more enjoyable. A man trying to survive long enough to re-unite with his family to ensure their safety. There is an awesome moment where Jaguar-Paw decides to stop running and open up a can of whoop-ass on his Myan pursuers…..gave me the chills big time!
The movie is somewhat reminiscent of The Last of the Mohicans, but is much more primal. Mel Gibson has created a film that is realized in amazingly vivid colours and scenery. There were a few “Gibson-isms” throughout the film such as slow motion pans across faces in the crowds, as well as the patented human-torture sequence.
One thing that was quite surprising was a scene in the final moments where Spanish explorers approach the mainland. This was interesting, after all the insane violence displayed by the Myans, you feel as if these Europeans have arrived to make some order out of the mayhem. This is where the movie ends, of course, if you are up on your history, you will know that the arrival of the Spaniards was the beginning of the Myan genocide. So maybe this scene was meant to portray the inevitable dread yet to come.
8.5 out of 10
Why not 9? The REAL Jaguar was cool, the STUFFED Jaguar was not!
Why not 10? The whole cave filling with water bothered me. If it filled with water, wouldn’t they be brought up to the top?
So, Mad-Max isn’t the most popular guy these days. But, hey, the guy makes some pretty darn good movies! A lot of people boycotted this movie because of Mel’s antics of late, but if you are able to judge this film on its own merits, you will be very pleased.
This isn’t that deep of a movie – it’s a chase movie. Its very simple, which is actually what makes this movie more enjoyable. A man trying to survive long enough to re-unite with his family to ensure their safety. There is an awesome moment where Jaguar-Paw decides to stop running and open up a can of whoop-ass on his Myan pursuers…..gave me the chills big time!
The movie is somewhat reminiscent of The Last of the Mohicans, but is much more primal. Mel Gibson has created a film that is realized in amazingly vivid colours and scenery. There were a few “Gibson-isms” throughout the film such as slow motion pans across faces in the crowds, as well as the patented human-torture sequence.
One thing that was quite surprising was a scene in the final moments where Spanish explorers approach the mainland. This was interesting, after all the insane violence displayed by the Myans, you feel as if these Europeans have arrived to make some order out of the mayhem. This is where the movie ends, of course, if you are up on your history, you will know that the arrival of the Spaniards was the beginning of the Myan genocide. So maybe this scene was meant to portray the inevitable dread yet to come.
8.5 out of 10
Why not 9? The REAL Jaguar was cool, the STUFFED Jaguar was not!
Why not 10? The whole cave filling with water bothered me. If it filled with water, wouldn’t they be brought up to the top?
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