Balachandar

When the end comes, not everyone is ready to go.

// February 9th, 2007 // Entertainment, simply

a·poc·a·lypse : prophetic revelation, esp. concerning a cataclysm in which the forces of good permanently triumph over the forces of evil. – Dictionary.com

 

Apocalypto is the actor turned director/producer Mel Gibson’s recent movie. It made me almost breathless while watching. This guy has something very special with him to bring the characters alive, delivering powerful films like Brave heart, Patriot and now Apocalypto. I haven’t seen such ancient times thriller movies. It’s supposed to be a story about a hunter Jaguar Paw during the decline of ancient Mayan Civilization (CE 800). The huge monumental architectures, artistic wall paintings and the costumes give us a clear feel about the civilization.

This is one of the most violent movies I have ever seen. The mayans were the evil; it’s almost blood in every frame and cruel killings. But I would rather say it’s a visual retreat, so better be prepared. Certainly not recommended for kids and blood sensitive adults. Key Starring by Rudy Youngblood (Jaguar Paw) and Dalia Hernandez (Seven), the cast deserves a huge amount of credit. The lady is awesome in her expressions while carrying.

Some of the scenes that should go in the ‘Don’t Miss’ category

• The tapir hunt (in the starting of the movie)
• The Mayan monumental with heads hanging around
• The cutout hearts while human sacrifices
• The headless dead bodies that he crosses while chasing
• The Jaguar Hunt
• The underwater delivery
• And all those throat cuts, vein cuts, arrows, alive gutting, rock crushing.
  

For those who hate watching English movies in theater cos of accent issues, don’t miss this in cinema halls. Actors speak Mayan language and you have default English subtitles. An action packed ancient times thriller with ever seen ultra violence.