Fox News says 'Apocalypto' Is More 'Mad Max' Than Mayan.
Bummer.
I was looking forward to this movie. Gibson even had a Maya scholar consulting him. But the result, while I'm sure will be visually stunning, will also be visually numbing.
I like a good "heads roll" shot as much as the next drive-in movie fan. But there does come a saturation point, at which you either tune out in disgust, or tune out disgust itself.
Rome had a similar choice to make. They went with the latter, and their coliseum became drenched with the blood of countless victims, even as they diminished daily as a people.
Fighting, and killing, in defense of your self, family, homeland, ideals, freedoms - that's one thing. Hunting for food, again, there's a point to it. But killing as spectator sport? It's an adrenaline rush with no value or purpose.
Unlike old Rome, at least Gibson's body count is virtual...
For now.
Friday, December 01, 2006
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I feel the same way, Harper.
Even Braveheart had its share of gore, though. With the exception of Pocahontas and What Women Want, Mel doesn't seem that keen on anything that isn't R rated and ultraviolent.
which is sad, because he's a great actor I'd love to see in more quality works.
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