Mel Gibson's 'Apocalypto'

Hmm, I lost a lot of respect for ol' Mel after that 'Passionate Jesus' fiasco, but his new movie looks ripe for the watching...

I believe it's about the fall of the Mayan empire, but I could be wrong (for the first time). The trailer looks suitably epic and the cinematography looks delicious, but then again, it could all be a big cover-up and once you get in the theatre you are strapped to the chair, lashed a few times, then expected to believe in the reality of a story about some dude with a beard who can turn water into wine.

Anyway, here's the trailer:

Apocalypto

any hint of the plot? i couldnt pick it other then theres a pregnant woman and a guy running from some other people..

Something about some dude doing something to save something that he loves. Or something...

It looks a lot like a History Channel Special. But I respect Mel Gibson as a Director. And I believe he can do his duties to the fullest. He always has been a good historical Director, IMO.

Plot-: An action/adventure film set 600 years ago, prior to the 16th-century Spanish conquest of Mexico and Central America, where a man goes on a perilous journey to save his idyllic world.

http://imdb.com/title/tt0472043/

somewhat anachronistic for the man to consider his world idyllic no? i mean it may seem simple and carefree to us but thats only because were comparing it to our world..

hey look at me the first person in the world to find a possible fault in this movie!

"Co-written by Gibson and Farhad Safinia, Apocalypto is 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 by the power of his love for his woman and his family he will make a desperate break to return home and to ultimately save his way of life."

Originally posted by Ya Krunk'd Floo
The trailer looks suitably epic and the cinematography looks delicious, but then again, it could all be a big cover-up and once you get in the theatre you are strapped to the chair, lashed a few times, then expected to believe in the reality of a story about some dude with a beard who can turn water into wine.

Haha, I like the way you put that.. it made me laugh. Maybe Mel will bounce back into his old ways. I personally didn't mind The Passion of the Christ, but it was overhyped and I felt like he was overdoing it a tad bit. The plot of this new one does sound interesting though, it seems like something worth seeing.

Originally posted by SleaterKinney32
I personally didn't mind The Passion of the Christ, but it was overhyped and I felt like he was overdoing it a tad bit.

Her under did the movie. The bible says Jesus didn't even look human when haging from the cross. I could go on for a while. but this is not the religion forum.

Originally posted by Mando
The bible

And yeah, I suppose this Apocalypto jazz doesn't look too bad. Though if it doesn't have Mel Gibson with a half blue face I don't think it'll be good.

This movie looks alright from what we've seen and what we know so far. The trailer gives you pretty much no idea of what the plot is, but it looks pretty epic, so I'll most likely see it.

Originally posted by Ya Krunk'd Floo
Hmm, I lost a lot of respect for ol' Mel after that 'Passionate Jesus' fiasco, but his new movie looks ripe for the watching...

I believe it's about the fall of the Mayan empire, but I could be wrong (for the first time). The trailer looks suitably epic and the cinematography looks delicious, but then again, it could all be a big cover-up and once you get in the theatre you are strapped to the chair, lashed a few times, then expected to believe in the reality of a story about some dude with a beard who can turn water into wine.

Anyway, here's the trailer:

Apocalypto

also, never been a big fan of Mel Gibson in any of his movies, except Signs...but that was because of the director of that, M. Night (cant spell last name) is one of my favorite directors

I've got a feeling that this is going to actually be a load of guff.

It looks like he's trying to pull a Malick, but I doubt it'll be any good.

I am waiting for this movie!! And it´s released the day of my B-Day

I just loved Gibson´s great movie The Passion of the Christ, as a Catholic, a master piece for sure, but I also love other Gibson´s movie

Great expectations for this one, definitely, look amazing and with a very interesting and different story.

Ah
By the way, for your information (...¿?!) the story goes around the conquest of the Maya Empire (Look for an history book to find out what is Maya) by the Spanish armies.
A little bit of L American history is very needed, I see, very needed.

Originally posted by Solo
It looks like he's trying to pull a Malick, but I doubt it'll be any good.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, too. He's going for the contemplative pretty-as-a-picture movie, but I don't think he's got the talent Malick has.

Originally posted by Thorin
I am waiting for this movie!! And it´s released the day of my B-Day

I just loved Gibson´s great movie The Passion of the Christ, as a Catholic, a master piece for sure, but I also love other Gibson´s movie

Great expectations for this one, definitely, look amazing and with a very interesting and different story.

Ah
By the way, for your information (...¿?!) the story goes around the conquest of the Maya Empire (Look for an history book to find out what is Maya) by the Spanish armies.
A little bit of L American history is very needed, I see, very needed.

Definitely agree -- As I have said in the other thread, I definitely think this is going to be a master piece. Gibson is very talented and I sure he will do an amazing job on this. Can't wait and Thorin, what a great bday gift 🙂

Bah, I saw the trailer for it at The Prestige today 😬

Looks like crap if you ask me.

Then again I also reffuse to watch Passion of the Christ, because it exploits Jesus's sacrifice as the most important part of his life, even though thats a load of crap. After all "Its not how you die that matters, its how you live."

However I did also see the trailer for another Jesus movie in the trailers for the Prestige today 😬

Looks really good, i'll be seeing that

Looks good, I heard about this a while back and thought it was about Spanish and Aztecs fighting.

Originally posted by The Pict
Looks good, I heard about this a while back and thought it was about Spanish and Aztecs fighting.

Actually, it is about the fall of the Mayan Empire -- here is how IMDb summarizes it:

As the Maya kingdom faces its decline, the rulers insist the key to prosperity is to build more temples and offer human sacrifices. Jaguar Paw (Rudy Youngblood), a young man chosen for sacrifice, flees the kingdom to avoid his fate

It's a dvd wait for me, like with Passion.