Apocalypto (R)

Quicklook Rating★★½

synopsis

"Apocalypto" is a heart stopping mythic action-adventure set against the turbulent end times of the once great Mayan civilization. When his idyllic existence is brutally disrupted by a violent invading force, a man is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression where a harrowing end awaits him. Through a twist of fate and spurred by the power of his love for his woman and his family he will make a desperate break to return home and to ultimately save his way of life.

details

Action/Adventure, Drama
2 hr. 18 min.
Opened December 8th, 2006

MovieGoer Review

As an action piece, Mel Gibson's violent, subtitled Mayan epic Apocalypto is engrossing, but it lacks a real emotional hook.

Story

In the waning days of the Mayan empire, brave hunter Jaguar Paw (Rudy Youngblood) lives... MORE

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synopsis

"Apocalypto" is a heart stopping mythic action-adventure set against the turbulent end times of the once great Mayan civilization. When his idyllic existence is brutally disrupted by a violent invading force, a man is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression where a harrowing end awaits him. Through a twist of fate and spurred by the power of his love for his woman and his family he will make a desperate break to return home and to ultimately save his way of life.

details

Action/Adventure, Drama
2 hr. 18 min.
Opened December 8th, 2006

MovieGoer Review

As an action piece, Mel Gibson's violent, subtitled Mayan epic Apocalypto is engrossing, but it lacks a real emotional hook.

Story

In the waning days of the Mayan empire, brave hunter Jaguar Paw (Rudy Youngblood) lives... MORE