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Title: Apocalypto
Post by: Gunthr on May 29, 2007, 10:46:58 AM

i rented it over the weekend.  a really good movie. it's in subtitles, but you hardly notice.  there is not all that much talking anyway, its almost all imagery.  it takes place in the Yucatan, Mexico, just before European explorers arrive.  

you can notice right away that, visually, this movie is not what you are used to seeing.  the colors seem more vivid and really pop out.  it was shot with the Genesis 12.5 megapixel digital movie camera... Mel Gibson made good use of it.  he might not like Jews, but the guy knows what looks good on camera.  

the jungle is gorgeous.  the Mayans and their artifacts, tattoos, scarification and so on looks real, and he used genuine indians and mayans - no Tom Cruise here.   the story line is simple, has some humor and some tender human moments, but its mostly riveting action - and the bloodletting just never stops.   there are only a couple of fakey looking or improbable moments.  overall, it is brutally realistic. i recommend it.  you can't mistake this movie for a chick flick or a family movie, although i think it is made by Disney.

Title: Apocalypto
Post by: Gh0stFT on May 29, 2007, 02:25:12 PM

i didnt visitited this movie in a theater, sure will rent it, didnt knew
it is availible for rent! thx for the hint. I like Gibsons movies, he is
a good director & actor, just look at "The Passion of The Christ "
And i dont care what he beliefs in or what he drinks in his spare time. ;)
You better dont ask me too heh

Title: Apocalypto
Post by: Engine on May 29, 2007, 02:30:23 PM

Can't say as I cared much for Passion of Christ, either. :)

Title: Apocalypto
Post by: AAolds on May 29, 2007, 02:35:05 PM

We we're soldiers was great.  The Passion of the Christ was so short that I think it lost much of the message.  I'll give Apocalypto a chance.

Title: Apocalypto
Post by: Denholm on May 29, 2007, 03:06:46 PM

Thanks for the review, you should become a film critic.:aok

Title: Apocalypto
Post by: Major Biggles on May 29, 2007, 04:19:05 PM

yup, i loved apocalypto, great movie, well worth watching.

Title: Apocalypto
Post by: wooley on May 29, 2007, 04:32:43 PM

Ye can take oor lives, but ye'll never take oor FRREEEEEEDDDDDOOOOOMMMMM.

Ironic how an Australian managed to do more for the pro-independence movement in Scotland with a 3 hour film than the Scottish Nationalist Party had managed in 30 years of campaigning.

Title: Apocalypto
Post by: Gunslinger on May 29, 2007, 05:29:40 PM

I liked it.  Pretty action packed

Title: Apocalypto
Post by: Denholm on May 29, 2007, 06:38:10 PM

I thought Mr. Gibson said, "You can take our land, and you can take our women; but you will never take, OUR WHISKEY!"

Title: Apocalypto
Post by: Angus on May 30, 2007, 03:49:38 AM

LOL!
Anyway, Apocalipto is quite a piece, and a feast for the eye.