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Apocalypto

Apocalypto

2006
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
2h 19m
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Rated 17 May 2009
96
99th
Cruel and fabulous history movie of Mel Gibson, which I like very much. It is not for children because of some violent action scenes. I did not know these Maya's were so violent among each other. Non-stop action and great nature they live in.
Rated 17 Jul 2007
90
95th
Great non-stop action movie set in the mayan-time. The bloody violence fits the story perfectly. Also a good movie to watch with r wife or gf. They'll love the storyline, u'll love the action ;)
Rated 06 Dec 2009
60
62nd
Opens by depicting a form of human life with a more visceral and intimate connection to the natural milieu, a world then shattered through encountering another form of life, one which remains visceral but brutal, destructive, and all-consuming. The symbolic aspects are clear, without being overdone, and even though it develops into a conventional chase film, and contains some poor dialogue, there are elements of a popularised, more rudimentary "Malickian" vision here. Gibson is at least trying.
Rated 17 Feb 2014
84
90th
I love it when a movie manages to lift me out of my laughably drab existence and transport me to another place and time. Apocalypto is an amazing fever dream, intense and beautiful and brutal and uncomfortable. Gibson, you might be a lunatic asshole, but I have to give you this one.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
89
83rd
Apocalypto is the kind of movie that you go in expecting something completely different than what you get. The world Mel Gibson so brilliantly creates is so full of life and wonder that it's hard for me to imagine anyone would not be completely blown away by it. It's so enchantingly shot with marvelous scenes that approach Hitchcock or Lynch in terms of design. Apocalypto is the kind of movie that will surely be bashed by many but absolutely adored by me.
Rated 21 Feb 2007
73
52nd
Consistently well-shot and engaging, though it gets a bit formulaic in the second half.
Rated 14 Jul 2012
90
96th
I would want Jaguar Paw on my team any day!
Rated 22 Feb 2007
71
36th
Nice visual imagery, although creepy at times with its savage overtones. Good acting and a fair amount of action. No thinking on your part required.
Rated 25 Mar 2015
90
92nd
This is one of the most intense, brutal movies you'll ever see, with some of the most totally committed acting from a no-name cast. Filled to the brim with unforgettable, unsettling imagery, this is a work of art with Mel Gibson at the absolute top of his game. The human sacrifice scene right in the middle is one of the most intense, harrowing, stressful sequences I've ever seen on film.
Rated 29 Jan 2007
70
52nd
Finally! A movie where someone eats tapir balls! This really is a good action movie, though. The actors do a good job even though most are amateurs. The violence gets pretty brutal (the disturbing human sacrifice sequence is one of the best parts of the movie, though) but it's not as extreme as many reviews make it out to be. The music is pretty sucky, though.
Rated 06 Aug 2014
85
93rd
Apocalypto's bold choices of exotic locale and cast are a breath of fresh air from the get-go, even more so because for a "cultural" film it's so accessible. It quickly emerges that this is not some message-laden eco-docu-drama, it's a high-octane action film with a dynamic energy to rival the likes of Run Lola Run, Speed or The Fugitive. The crowd scenes in particular are mesmerising and mind-boggling... the chases, rough-hewn but A1 entertainment. Mucho respect for Mr Gibson. Whale of a time.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
88
94th
I honestly believe that if Mel Gibson hadn't of become such an intolerable pillock in recent years more people would like this film. It's an epic piece of cinema, with wonderful set pieces and a excellent cast. Gibson does an excellent job with the simple plot and directs a frantic and engaging experience.
Rated 07 Feb 2010
72
49th
Ambitious and brave in using unknowns (and a dead language), this is basically a gripping chase movie set in a world we have never seen so well realised. Horrifying in parts.
Rated 18 Apr 2007
60
33rd
The storytelling is excellent, as well as the cinematography, which includes several outstanding shots. The problem is the inconsistency and the ludicrous ending.
Rated 05 May 2015
65
64th
Probably underrated by critickers because of Mel Gibson being the writer and director. You may not like the guy, but this is a decent film.
Rated 27 Dec 2011
90
85th
The sacrificial sequence and its immediate aftermath is a goddamn masterpiece.
Rated 08 Dec 2011
95
98th
Visually stunning, mystically enlightening. Apocalytpo is a huge accomplishment for Mel Gibson and everyone involved in the making of this film, giving us the viewers, a chance to divulge into the history of the Mayan culture. Some truly breathtaking shots and a real effort was made to keep this as authentic and realistic as possible. This film will satisfy anyone's curiosity into the way of life and survival of these people. Unspoilt and simple, yet action packed and real.
Rated 26 Jan 2017
82
86th
Apocalypto is a brutally gorgeous historical art film about a fall of a mighty civilization. Despite certain historical inaccuracies this is an extremely well-made historical fiction with an epic soundtrack, beautiful setting and great performances from the cast with the Mayan language giving the film authenticity you don't get with most films based in history.
Rated 09 Feb 2007
85
79th
Exciting, cinematic feature is something of a major studio landmark that xenophobic America refused to acknowledge. Like Gibson's other efforts, only skin deep, but what skin it is!
Rated 27 Oct 2008
0
4th
Run run run run run, fight! Run run run run run, animal attack! Run run run run run, white people! Gibson... quit.
Rated 22 Jul 2008
80
64th
Storytelling is great, and their several outstanding shots and action sequences. The movie at times is hilarious too!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
28th
How come this movie is rated k-15? It shows all the cruel violence real closely. Mel, I'm dissapointed in you, the biggest plot twist was copyed straight from Hergés Tintin's Le Temple du Soleil.. Still, I enjoyed the "rising from the mud transformation" scene. I've never seen so many buttocks in a movie though!
Rated 09 Jan 2008
85
91st
Cinematography is suprisingly good for Deam Semler. Maybe it is a Mel Gibson thing that was also wonderful in Braveheart.
Rated 18 Dec 2012
75
55th
Conceived as a chase film, I found the first half - focusing on the mayan society and the destruction of it - much more interesting than the latter, which entirely sticks to the original concept. Beautifully shot, though, and at worst, the chase is excellent.
Rated 14 Jun 2008
70
63rd
For a movie that takes such great pains to establish it's supposed authenticity, it gets SO MUCH ridiculously wrong. Still a pretty gripping action movie.
Rated 04 May 2007
49
28th
Hilarious. Seriously, as the violence went on, I found myself laughing at its absurdity way more than...whatever the desired effect was. Also for being so "historically accurate" with using Mayan language, You can't help but laugh when the subtitles read "He's fucked"
Rated 14 Jun 2007
85
73rd
I really appreciated what Gibson was trying to do, and it worked well for the most part.
Rated 26 Mar 2007
81
77th
It's brutal and gory. It's a good movie. And fight scenes are very Mel Gibson(y) :P
Rated 17 Feb 2009
100
97th
Hot damn, I say! Hot damn! While the plot stayed confined to one's expectations, the action scenes were enough to send me into radical seizures of joy, allowing only a weakened "Holy shit, that's awesome..." to escape from clenched teeth before collapsing into a spent heap of thrilled man.
Rated 29 Sep 2010
80
80th
Especially memorable for the ingenious way that the Aztec society is introduced, but truth be told me and 'Apocalypto' ... it's like this: I know that Gibson is a crazed catholic and a mean drunk, but he does like to torture his characters and I like to watch.
Rated 20 Jan 2008
94
97th
A brilliant, visceral, violent chase movie from Mel Gibson. So what if the man's gone off the deep end, he still makes intense and exciting films. This one's a visual knockout. The costumes, cinematography, set design - Gibson has truly created an amazing world here; I think it's the best film of 2006.
Rated 25 Dec 2006
87
72nd
Mayan action movie! Pretty creepy, and I really liked the ending.
Rated 01 Mar 2010
69
80th
I choose to judge Gibson by his work, not his personality or beliefs. And I must say I'm quite impressed by Apocalypto - high motion epic chase action flick. What I found very respectful about this film, is Gibson's decision to cast unprofessional actors (who did a great job here) and use foreign language. Narrative is mostly visual anyway. Also (almost) no CGI, now that's really groundbreaking in todays Hollywood.
Rated 03 Mar 2009
80
24th
Thoroughly entertaining. Beautiful cast, very interesting to observe. At times, the cinematic sequences were masterly. Mel Gibson is becoming more and more accustomed to the camera with every directorial. As of now, I'm curious to see what he chooses to do next with his choice of historical film. Love how he hires out the native tongues rather than just using Brits.
Rated 03 Aug 2007
67
49th
Incredible concept, and some exceptional execution. But I didn't like his portrayal of the ancient civilization; we only saw the savage side of the mayans. This effected portions of the story in that I wish I could've seen more of what motivated Jaguar Paw, but it also left the whole film feeling fairly shallow. The imagery was probably the strongest part of Apocalypto, and the filmmaking itself was ok, but it was the poor characters and flat portryal of the mayans that nearly ruined the film.
Rated 12 Feb 2010
75
71st
This film has some fatal flaws with its interpretation of Mayans and strays far into pulp territory but it's still admirable for what it achieves. This is Mel Gibson's most ambitious film to date and he at least tries to use foreign language as a character building device instead of having them all speak English. Even with its problems I still think this transcends your typical Hollywood schlock and tries to be much more which is perfectly respectable.
Rated 04 Feb 2009
88
87th
Apparently, sometimes being fucking insane has its benefits. Predictable at points, but jesus christ. I mean, jesus. Wish I'd seen this in theaters. As an elegy for a vanishing way of life, it's a manic, blood-soaked companion piece to Tulpan.
Rated 27 Jun 2008
94
78th
Once it gets started, the action never, ever, ever ends.
Rated 15 Sep 2011
85
87th
I imagine this film gets more negative criticism than it deserves because of Mel Gibson ostracizing himself entirely with really stupid comments before it came out. It's actually a very engaging story that's shot beautifully. Besides a few plot moments that were too coincidental and one that was down right ridiculous (near the end to the woman in cave) I find myself completely absorbed and loving this film. Kudos for not selling out and having them speak English.
Rated 16 Apr 2015
86
88th
People belittling this film for a wafer thin storyline, could, if they wanted to, belittle any film in similar fashion. This is "The Naked Prey" meets "Avatar" and a hell of a lot better than both: more intense, beautifully and imaginatively shot, breath-holding stuff from start to finish. MG does a fantastic job of making the villagers human, carefree and likable so that we really care for their plight. This was never meant as an accurate history, but as an incredible, tense action adventure.
Rated 07 Jun 2008
90
66th
Fantastic. Gibson may be a nut, but he knows how to make a good film. It feels very real, and the fact that half of the movie is a chase really makes it cool. Plus, the ending is incredible.
Rated 25 Jan 2009
90
98th
Best Mel Gibson movie, and he's not in it :)!
Rated 01 Oct 2009
40
16th
Mel Gibson's pathetic try at magical realism.
Rated 12 Jun 2008
60
27th
12 Haziran 08 & Mel Gibson breaveheart'teki formulu aynen uygulamis.tek fark bu sefer basrolu oynamamis ve tarih & zaman farkli.bu sefer anti-propoganda mayalilara.tamam mayalilarin dinlerine gore insan kurban etmek var fakat bu kadar vahsice gosterilmesi sacma.Mel Gibson hep bunu yapiyor.Keske bu iyi yonetmenligi ile daha "durust" ve "objektij" isler yapsa...
Rated 26 Aug 2011
67
78th
Despite the gut wrenching violence, which is merely distasteeful, this is a very personal and idiosyncratic work of art. Gibson is a powerful though not particularly subtle talent. A certain sadomasochistic obsession with mutilation, ritualistic violence and sexual violation run through all of his work.
Rated 09 Jul 2007
92
95th
The crappy subtitle writing ("He's fucked" & the whole dialogue about "balls") made me flinch a few times, but otherwise this was a great movie. Yes, it was violent, but I think that's what Gibson wanted to get across--at the end of the Mayan civilization, their leaders had transformed into a pretty demented bunch.
Rated 15 Dec 2016
3
38th
Scratches a certain itch I've always had for movies about pre-modern history, or (even better) prehistory itself. All the better that Gibson was gutsy enough to make it a genre film, instead of a prestige picture.
Rated 24 Nov 2018
85
84th
One of the most entertaining films I've ever seen period.
Rated 20 Jul 2020
10
96th
rewatch. when a movie's got Scorsese, Tarantino, and Spike Lee calling it one of the most essential films of the century, that's when you know the movie's aging pretty well.
Rated 23 Jan 2023
85
92nd
An ode to the power of real massive sets, manual labor and only using cgi supportively. This happens when hundreds of great artists in all their respective fields come together and have the opportunity to go all the way: a super engrossing timetravel to a mysterious place that feels real in every little detail. We're currently in a time where underpaid cg-artists lazily (not them, the directors) often have to carry all the weight, and productions like Apocalypto are heavily missed
Rated 17 Feb 2008
81
58th
Really good atmosphere with visionary,sounds and music.Some of shots great but some of'em looking tv series espacially scenes with moving cameras.But that's not a big problem for film.Because almost every minute of it is at high degree of excite.
Rated 09 Dec 2007
50
36th
Instead of insisting on his sadism and pleasure with the violence, because it did not use the money what it invested in this production to explain habits and customs of the people maia and thereby enrich the culture of its fans, Mr. Gibson?
Rated 23 Dec 2006
80
75th
You better be prepared that life in the jungle is a bloody business - if you can't stand throat-slitting, impaling or ripped-out hearts, the jungle and APOCALYPTO are not for you. This is not Dances with Wolves with it's noble savages, and it's not a documentation or a historically accurate chronicle, this is MAD MAX in the jungle.
Rated 06 Jan 2008
65
38th
Good for a while, but the last hour is just braindead action.
Rated 22 Mar 2008
83
73rd
A very high otane original and entertaining film about the downfall of the Myan civiliion. The film, which runs at more than 2 hours lenght, feels like 15 minutes, and keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time.
Rated 14 Jul 2008
50
27th
Gore fest with little depth.
Rated 21 Aug 2012
80
63rd
Solid film experiment.
Rated 19 Jan 2013
78
84th
Exotic setting. Unpredictable and disturbing turn of events.
Rated 13 Feb 2008
80
59th
Little bit to brutal, but good.
Rated 12 Jan 2008
79
74th
A fantastic flick from Gibson, where the setting itself is as much a character as any of the actors. It really does feel like the end times throughout this film. While we watch the plot play out, the characters being propelled through a pretty standard story, our eyes and ears get a real treat. Film feels more like an experience, to me.
Rated 30 Jan 2008
55
18th
Nice imagery -very poor thin storyline
Rated 10 Apr 2012
81
64th
Audacious and impressive. The violence treads a fine line and the story doesn't quite match the scope of the film but overall it's a very engaging experience.
Rated 11 Oct 2013
85
28th
Historically confused and frankly boring with an odd pro-Christian ending? Don't care about any of the characters. Savages on parade.
Rated 04 Mar 2008
91
72nd
Mayan action movie.
Rated 25 Aug 2011
86
62nd
There's always a history "expert" ready to de-bunk a film like this, but I found it extremely immersive and visceral, and that drew me in: Mind and spirit... I felt transported to another place and time, and that is always a big plus for me, when I consider a movie experience...
Rated 31 Dec 2008
100
99th
They say there's a fine line between insanity and genius, and we all know that Mel Gibson is a nut job... Fantastic films that at its heart has a simple story with extraordinary surroundings. Mel being a born again christian means I dreaded this beliteling the religion and culture, but it doesn't. The whole sacrafice thing is pretty crazy anyway but he didn't make a meal of it. There's a lot of theories as to what happened to the Mayans. This film seems to go for the "whiped out by a plague"
Rated 14 Mar 2010
95
98th
HOLY CRAP! Amazing visuals and sick action
Rated 26 Feb 2012
40
21st
The film doesn't have enough content to remain interesting throughout its runtime. The portrayal of mayans is very shallow, and the characters feel hollow.
Rated 15 Dec 2008
65
41st
An ambitious film of epic proportions marred by poor digital photography (lack of color depth and occasional blurriness), poor characterization, and shallow exploration of Mayan civilization. A letdown, but still better than I was expecting.
Rated 25 Dec 2008
80
65th
A great experience.
Rated 30 Jun 2007
85
63rd
A visionary and original work from Gibson, who is becoming more interesting with every film he directs. This is an involving and thrilling ride, a movie that takes standard action movie beats and applies them to a world we've never seen before. It's visually fantastic, and has a nice element of political allegory that keeps its brain alive.
Rated 05 Aug 2010
4
23rd
não curto filme assim, não adiantaaaa!!!
Rated 04 Aug 2014
25
8th
Another Mel Gibson study in sadism. Sock puppet jaguar was probably the funniest thing I've seen in quite some time, so look out for that.
Rated 12 Feb 2007
58
11th
Sadistic and boring. At least 30 very explicit murders shown in great detail and slow motion. I don't find this enjoyable and there is absolutely no point other than the director clearly enjoying this kind of thing. The walk from the village to the city was the most boring 30 minutes I've ever seen on screen. A 6 for the good production values, beautiful shots and a pretty unique 45 minute chase scene through the jungle.
Rated 14 Oct 2007
79
83rd
Fascinating and underrated.
Rated 29 Sep 2010
44
4th
Man running in jungle. 139 min? Please.
Rated 14 Dec 2010
77
89th
Solid action-adventure film; reminiscent of Cecil B. DeMille movies
Rated 17 Jan 2011
90
88th
Great action movie with a great story behind it. Gripping
Rated 06 Apr 2017
85
86th
Rvw
Rated 18 Jan 2009
70
31st
It was OK.
Rated 03 Aug 2014
65
56th
Quite a confused movie.
Rated 17 Feb 2007
70
45th
Mel Gibson is a competent director. There are many actions sequences that are shot very well. However, it felt like Gibson was trying to intertwine too much in the story and it ended up feeling disjointed. Plus, there's a lot of moments where I felt like going "Okay...I get it...move along."
Rated 16 May 2007
80
33rd
Interesting, including the back story.
Rated 17 Jul 2007
2
39th
The story is fairly weak but the action shots are very nice. Gibson is a bit too proud of his sets though as there are many moments where he just keeps on showing them off without anyhing notable happening.
Rated 20 Feb 2009
85
85th
great movie
Rated 05 May 2010
75
39th
While beautiful to look at, Apocalypto is rather dull in the head. There's not much being said here, and what is being said is so aimlessly ambigious that critics still argue whether or not the film actually supports colonialism. The main point, however, is that none of this really matters since the film focuses almost entirely on the visuals and intense action scenes. The last chase of the film is a fantastically well made experience, but the rest of the movie is just generic and brainless.
Rated 10 Dec 2016
92
82nd
Apocalypto is currently Mel Gibson's magnum opus; a visually beautiful and brutal examination of fear, family, violence and the fall of once great civilizations. Essentially a large chase scene, it is unforgiving, merciless, yet somehow manages to create a hopeful optimism at its center against the relentless force of overpowering inevitability and destiny. Any film goer owes it to themselves to go on the visceral adventure that is Apocalypto.
Rated 16 Feb 2009
1
11th
Was not stimulated or entertained, but Gibson is a capable director.
Rated 17 Aug 2009
77
24th
Full of gore, brutality and bawdy humour this is utterly predictable but at the same time visually stunning and exciting. Can understand why it gets slated, but I couldn't help enjoying it.
Rated 11 Oct 2007
70
58th
An action movie set four hundred years ago in the Mayan civilization. Written, shot and edited thoughfully enough that you don't even need subtitles. (aka good filmmaking) If you like action movies, there is no reason you wouldn't like this. Just keep an open mind and enjoy.
Rated 02 Mar 2011
85
73rd
An amazing adventure in Peru, just before the coming of Europe. The best use of Gibson's excessive violence.
Rated 25 May 2012
75
55th
Spectacular, pounding, gutsy, and just a tad silly. Worth seeing if only for the sheer spectacle of it all. Undeniable cinema.
Rated 15 Mar 2015
72
68th
Captivating, thrilling, fast. -- Truly extraordinary! ### that is when you leave the subtitles turned off (try it!)
Rated 03 Aug 2017
56
36th
Brutal and very good to look at. Too bad the plot never goes anywhere.
Rated 14 Nov 2008
10
1st
Gory and disgusting.
Rated 04 Dec 2007
85
78th
You wanna hate Mel Gibson but this film was excellent.
Rated 09 Jun 2012
72
50th
Apocalypto is a surprisingly alright film. It does a decent job of being realistic and its not just a snuff film like many believe.
Rated 22 Apr 2014
90
61st
Viscous movie. Enjoyed the traps and stuff.
Rated 16 Oct 2008
41
13th
This film does have some good scenes but it is trying to hard to be something differant and fails. Just a basic actionish movie set in a jungle which offers nothing new to the genra and is predictable. Watch Passion of the Christ or Braveheart they are far better and stronger film
Rated 28 Feb 2008
73
81st
Nice movie.

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