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The New York Times says, "viewers who share this director’s apparently limitless appetite for gore will not be disappointed". The Guardian gives it 4 out of 5 stars and says, "Mel Gibson's Apocalypto is pathologically brilliant. It is bizarre, stomach-turningly violent and frequently inspired." Slate has a mixed review.
Empire Online calls it "A strange but entertaining mix of action, bloodletting, chin-rubbing and arthouse trimmings". Roger Ebert's site faults the historical inaccuracies and the violence but calls it "a beautiful looking, emotional and incredibly exciting film". Rotten Tomatoes has an audience rating of 79%.
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I actually saw this on DVD with a friend. I agree that it is gory, but I thought the way the prisoners were forced to walk through the jungle for days on end, reminded me of the Nazis who marched death camp survivors away from the camps at the end of WWII. Of course, the main character ( and his family) live seemingly happily ever after, unlike many of the Jews who were on that march.
ReplyDeleteIt seems the evils of war escalate with new weapons but never really change :(
DeleteI remember seeing this. I don't know much about the Maya but seems like there are so many new discoveries so I wonder how this film holds up historically now. I do remember liking it was about something different than the usual. Happy new week. Hope your concussion is healing too. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteIt was so beautiful to watch the scenery, and so horrifying to see the abuse of the conquered peoples. I loved the family scenes :) It's good to see something like this that's different.
DeleteI saw this one. Mel does love his gore and violence.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't he, though! I wonder what's with that?
DeleteGlad you enjoyed this film 😁. Wishing you a Happy June! J 😊 x
ReplyDeleteIf June is as hot as May was, I'll be happy soaking it up :)
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