Protraph Lack of good storyline.

Supelice Dreadfully Boring

Fairaher The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

Bessie Smyth Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

ingmarbeldman-753-927212 It's not my type of movie but i have to admit that the production design, costumes, acting, directing and editing is top notch. The lack of a solid story, real drama, however, is taking away a lot of the actual selling-point of this film: the philosophical ideas on the rise and fall of cultures and the underlying reasons for that. Now it's a lot of action sequences (and by god, they are executed brilliantly) and there is left only a presumption, a glimpse, of the masterpiece it could have been; being a film where superb action-drama would have gone hand in hand with an unusual and daring idea on the necessity of the fall of cultures.Nevertheless.. what a treat!

sujanazadparikh No doubt, an amazing movie directed by the one and only Mel Gibson. Starting from the story to the acting to cinematography, everything is very realistic and top notch which makes this movie a must watch for all film enthusiasts. Loved the movie and I have watched it more than 5 times - Sujan Azad Parikh.

CinemaClown From the director of Braveheart & The Passion of the Christ comes another brutal & barbaric period piece, this time bringing the rituals, traditions & horrors of the Mayan civilisation to cinematic life in meticulous detail & cut-throat intensity. An epic adventure that scores high marks in all aspects, Apocalypto is another instant classic from Mel Gibson.The story of Apocalypto follows a Mesoamerican hunter whose peaceful tribe is raided by an invading clan. Held captive along with his tribesmen, his people are taken to the raiders' city where some of them are sold as slaves while others are sacrificed to appease their gods. Spared from being beheaded due to an eclipse, he puts up a fight for survival against his oppressors.Co-written & directed by Mel Gibson, Apocalypto employs ancient languages of its setting for dialogues just like his previous feature and the attention to detail evident in every aspect of the depicted ancient culture is absolutely staggering. The storyline is no different from the norm and even packs a few genre clichés but it is a consistently intense & engaging ride for the most part.The era-specific set pieces are a result of extensive research and the well chosen shooting locations helps take the viewers back to the bygone era. Camerawork is kinetic throughout, and its smart manoeuvring & well-timed slow-mo shots give an added intensity to its drama. Editing is bit patchy at first but improves as plot progresses, and its 138 minutes flies by real quick once things get moving.Coming to the performances, the indigenous cast play their respective roles with finesse, leaving not much to complain about. Though not invested in the journey at first, our protagonist eventually manages to make us root for him. As for the violence the film has in store, it's extreme, unadulterated & disturbing to watch. The human sacrifice sequence in particular is graphic, horrifying & shocking.On an overall scale, Apocalypto is another viscerally powerful & downright epic adventure that finds Mel Gibson in prime form and is undeniably one of his best directorial efforts. Once the plot is set into motion, the film never loses its focus and remains entertaining till the end. A testament to Gibson's singular talent for spectacle & his precision eye for detail, Apocalypto is one memorable cinematic experience you cannot afford to miss. Thoroughly recommended.

Wilhelm Ankar In my view, this is perhaps Gibson's best film. It's theme can be summarized as "escape and survival" and it does not take long for the movie to grab you and keep you paralyzed until it's last minute.As always, Gibson gives paramount importance to authenticity and atmosphere. Even though full historical accuracy obviously has been forced to give way to practical considerations in some instances, this movie still has a very "real" feel to it; the characters all speak authentic Mayan accents and the producers have done excellent scenography work. The film contains some gut-wrenching depictions of violence, but they all serve the purpose of authenticity and never devolve into aggrandizement. By all accounts, pre-Columbian Mesoamerica was an exceedingly brutal time and place to be alive in – Gibson captures this without going overboard.There is no false advertising with this movie – it gives you exactly what it says it will. It is 100% suspense from start to finish. Warmly recommended.