Apocalypto Reviews

[Highly rated reviewer]

Drunk in B&Q

what was this about? no plot at all - you might as well get drunk and fall about in the Indoor Plant section of a B&Q warehouse and rattle a few leaves - dire

Rambo meets Last of the Mohicans meets Amistad

I have to say that this was a cracking film and I enjoyed it very much. The subtitles are not a distraction at all; in fact most of the time the script is so in line with the plot that you've guessed what the character is saying before you've read the subtitle. It is quite gory in parts, but not especially more so than something like Braveheart. Historically it mixes timelines; for instance the Mayan civilisation was in its' decline by the time the Spanish arrive, yet in the film it appears to be in its' pomp. However, one can forgive Gibson for this and it does add to the storyline. The stort starts with the hero (one of many villagers) being captured for the use of the Mayans (thus my reference to Amistad), who intend to sacrifice them. The hero escapes (a Mohicans style chase ensues) before finally returning to his part of the woods (literally), where he decides to hunt those pursuing him. I have to say this made me chuckle; it was very reminiscent of when the cops are chasing Rambo into the woods in 'firstblood' and he uses his know how to take them down one by one. Great pace, visually impressive, a good soundtrack and some grissly special effects that make you recoil, then watch more!

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Outstanding!

I didn't expect to enjoy this film. Actors speaking in an ancient language - in a Mayan dialect - sounded like hard work. But I was quite wrong. If you can stomach the horrific violence that just keeps coming, it is a tremendous and gripping film with a great story, vivid characters and a hero you will desperately want to see win through. The photography, music, settings, makeup and costumes are all superb and Mel Gibson’s direction is faultless. The exciting and exhausting final chase eventually comes to an end on a beach on the edge of the forest where an unexpected but totally believable revelation neatly guides the story to its close.

[Highly rated reviewer]

Brilliant and original.

An incredible film and by far Mel Gibson's greatest accomplishment to date.

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Apocapantso

This is the worst film ever. Apococrapo. The only useful purpose for this film is to take it to a psychiatrist and use it to have Mel Gibson sectioned. From the opening Carry On Up the Jungle meets Ultraviolence Ewoks sequences to the unbelievable whitey saves the day, here come the (cavalry) Christians to rescue us from savagery ending, this is the most offensive piece of Hollywood pants you are ever likely to view.

JUST SAY NO

[Highly rated reviewer]

very slow

this film was very slow and very sick, not 1 of his best films, the way they treated the kids, makes you wonder what went through the blokes head who made it. the subtitles put you off from watching it as your reading it you mis bits of the film. stupid story line. didnt like one bit

Great Film To Start Off 2007

Gibson sticks two fingers up to Hollywood and bucks their formulaic releases yet again. Apocalypto is uncomfortably violent; subtitled; has long gaps without any dialogue at all; and is set in a period that few have anything more than a passing knowledge of. Yet it remains engaging and exciting throughout. Completely believable; excellently acted and deserving to keep doing the business at the cinemas as word gets around. Will everyone love it? Nah. But so not worth missing.

diabolical

The worst film i have ever tried to watch!You have to put the subtitles on from the main menu or you wont have a clue what is going on and I turned it off after half an hour as it was so awful.

Gripping and different

I saw this yesterday in London, and I have to say was very positively surprised. Whereas it is violent, and for the average viewer it is impossible to say whether something was historically accurate or not, it is still very original and different from your usual hollywood offering, and offers a unique insight into a culture and way of life.

Amazing A must See

From a female point of view I loved this movie was amazing the storyline through to the fighting sequences to the way of life the best bits were ontop of the pyramid with bouncing loped off heads and of course the amazing never ending chasing,best movie this year by far..........................not for the fainthearted you need a strong stomach as very violent and bloody scenes.