Apocalypto (2006)
NA
| Release Date: | December 8, 2006 |
| On DVD: | May 22, 2007 |
| Genre: | Drama, Action |
| Director: | Mel Gibson |
| Writer: | Mel Gibson, Farhad Safinia |
| Cast: | Rudy Youngblood, Dalia Hernandez, Jonathan Brewer, Morris Birdyellowhead, Carlos Emilio Baez, Ramirez Amilcar, Israel Contreras, Israel Rios, María Isabel Díaz, Espiridion Acosta Cache, Iazua Larios |
| Studio: | Touchstone Pictures |
| Official site: | apocalypto.com |
| Running Time: | 125 minutes |
| MPAA Rating: | Rated R for sequences of graphic violence and distrubing images. |
From Academy Award winning filmmaker Mel Gibson ("The Passion of the Christ," "Braveheart"), comes APOCALYPTO: a heart stopping mythic action-adventure set against the turbulent end times of the once great Mayan civilization. When his idyllic existence is brutally disrupted by a violent invading force, a man 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...
Full synopsis »
Movie Review
Mel Gibson's Apocalypto is like The Last of the Mohicans, Braveheart and Gladiator all rolled into one, although the amalgam is not quite as good as any single one of those movies. Regardless, Apocalypto is one of the most intense, entertaining and ambitious movies of 2006.
Full movie review »Movie Photos
Comments
No HTML. Be kind - your mom might read what you say.
Home |
Movies |
Movie Reviews |
Blog |
Media |
DVD |
Contests |
Links |
About Us |
Contact Us  Movie reviews © 2003-2009 Erik Samdahl. All other content © of its respected owner. Read our Privacy Policy |
Anonymous says:
December 31, 2007Mr. Gibson is without a doubt on top of his game as a movie maker. Not only is his cinematography not notch, he uses his clout as a celebrity to convey genuine truth and challenge societal norms. Bravo Mr. Gibson.
Anonymous says:
December 4, 2006to the poster above, who posts reviews for movies they haven't even seen? The trailers weren't even out when that review was posted....Arg.
anyway, i caught an advance screening last week and have to say that this is one of the most beautifully shot films I've seen. Not only is the cinematography amazing, but the sets, costumes, and other intricacies are just so detailed and well-done. The story itself is very intense (no one will be able to leave the theater for a bathroom break, i assure you) and when the film was over, the audience cheered Mel's name. Parts of the film reminded me of Last of the Mohicans, Predator, and Braveheart.
Anonymous says:
December 22, 2005Puhleeease....
Come on Mr. Gibson, how many times can you remake the same film.The description sounds perilously like the story line for BraveHeart and Patriot warmed over one more time. The tired theme of the lone hero ,driven by love of wife and family , bravely making a stand to save his village/culture/nation.
I must confess, I have not seen the film so perhaps I am being unjustly harsh, but things don't look good for the home team from the synopsis.I used to enjoy Mel's films but I feel I am required to be far waryer (if that's a word) of what he is in these days.