Review of Apocalypto (2006) by Brandi H — 03 Mar 2011
A visually stunning and amazing epic tale of a Mayan warrior and his fate. While this movie works great as a story told at tis core, there is so much more to it, the stunning cinematography, the costumes, make-up, set design and so much more.
First and foremost, the setting is a daring feat which Mel Gibson undertakes with bold efficiency. Say what you will about him, but he infuses fresh blood into an ondragging American movie world every time he directs a movie.
A movie with no love interest but the courage in your heart and the memory fo your loved ones, vulnerable superheroes, likeable bad guys, no American cliches but deep experiences of humanity. The Mayan culture is a deeply fascinating one, and on its own would make an excellent subject for a documentary or feature film, but paired with this adrenaline ride, the result is a mesmerizing tale.
Amazing !
This review of Apocalypto (2006) was written by Brandi H on 03 Mar 2011.
Apocalypto has generally received very positive reviews.
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