First, I must admit that I have yet not seen Mel Gibson's The Passion of The Christ, hence I cannot point out any similarities or differences between that one and Apocalypto. Indeed I was expecting a bit of gore due to several other comments I have read, but I cannot really say there was too much of it. Yes, there was a heavy dose of violence but since it was depicted in a very artistic style the violence never really felt exaggerated like it would earn the flick comments such as 'too much gore'.
As for the flick itself, executing it in Mayan language contributed a lot to the overall feeling of authenticity (even though one ought to question whether the flick really gives a fair view of the Mayan culture). The actors did a great job on their part, no question about that. I rarely find myself connecting with the hero or heroine in Hollywood flicks these days as they tend to be so exaggerated and cliché that I quickly lose interest in them. Mel and his staff have done a good job here though, having Rudy Youngblood playing Jaguar Paw was a very good decision indeed.
To put it short as regards the scenery, it was simply amazing.
7/10 - well worth a view
As for the flick itself, executing it in Mayan language contributed a lot to the overall feeling of authenticity (even though one ought to question whether the flick really gives a fair view of the Mayan culture). The actors did a great job on their part, no question about that. I rarely find myself connecting with the hero or heroine in Hollywood flicks these days as they tend to be so exaggerated and cliché that I quickly lose interest in them. Mel and his staff have done a good job here though, having Rudy Youngblood playing Jaguar Paw was a very good decision indeed.
To put it short as regards the scenery, it was simply amazing.
7/10 - well worth a view