Apocalypto: Greek verb meaning “I reveal”…usually translated as “Revelations.”
I saw Apocalypto this evening… Having no previous notions about the movie, not have read any reviews whatsoever, I was compelled to watch it only because it was Mel Gibson’s movie.
Visually, the film is truly well crafted and I’m sure it would have been quite stunning on the big screen.
Dramatically, it portrays the classic prototypical heroic tale of the winning man in the end. Yes, it does have some gore violence but again that was essential to the core elevation of the tale being told.
I’m not going to write down what it is about as I wouldn’t want to ruin it for those who wish to watch it.
If you’re the type who likes movies about loyalty, duty, honour to your own kind, you very well will like this.
Gibson’s style of telling a story has always been a bit eloquent. Like Passion of the Christ, and Braveheart, he once again artistically paints a gripping picture and ensures that you are hooked right to the core – and as the movie ends, you are left in awe, with an all controlling feeling of power, yet a subtle understanding of how imperceptible one is!
[rating:4.5]
