Apocalypto
Apocalypto Reviews
With the Mel Gibson film due out this weekend, early reviews for the film have begun to appear online and they are extremely positive. Take a look at such two reviews for Apocalypto below:
Variety
Mel Gibson is always good for a surprise, and his latest is that "Apocalypto" is a remarkable film. Set in the waning days of the Mayan civilization, the picture provides a trip to a place one's never been before, offering hitherto unseen sights of exceptional vividness and power. In the wake of its director's recent outburst and unwanted publicity, commercial prospects remain anyone's guess, and those looking for a reason not to attend will undoubtedly find one, be it Gibson's tirade, the gore, the subtitles or outre subject matter. But blood-and-guts action audiences should eat this up, Gibson is courting Latinos, eco-political types will like the message and at least part of the massive "The Passion of the Christ" crowd should be curious, so strong biz is possible if these distinct constituencies are roused.
THR
Bottom Line: Over-the-top violence mars a brilliant ethnographic thriller of ancient times.
This is no cheesy exploitation movie, though, but a first-rate epic build around one man's will to survive to rescue his family. In other words, in the good Hollywood tradition, it's got a hero, villain, damsel in distress, exotic natives and breathtaking vistas that evoke feelings of awe and dread. The guy knows how to make a heart-pounding movie; he just happens to be a cinematic sadist.
Read the full reviews for Apocalypto by clicking the bold links above.
Apocalypto opens to theatres
on December 8th.
For the trailers, posters, stills and more movie info, go to the Apocalypto
Movie Page.
Stay tuned for updates.
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