Anyone else going to see Apocalypto? [Archive]

BIG_DADDY

12-01-2006, 12:54 PM

This movie looks like it could really be good. I see the media is using it to try and bludgeon him about his DUI incident and are dogging the movie out. How friggen lame. I am going on record right now saying I'll bet this movie is awesome maybe even the movie of the year.

Fish

12-01-2006, 12:56 PM

I think it looks pretty interesting too... I'll see it, although probably not in the theater....

BIG_DADDY

12-01-2006, 12:58 PM

I think it looks pretty interesting too... I'll see it, although probably not in the theater....

I rarely, rarely go to the movies. I will be attending for this one.

El Jefe

12-01-2006, 01:02 PM

keg in kc

12-01-2006, 01:06 PM

I think it looks good, but I'm probably not going to until it's on tape, because I just don't like gore. And apparently it's got some really disgusting stuff. Faces being torn off, sacrifices, other shit.

And yes, it is in ancient mayan or something like that.

Buck

12-01-2006, 01:07 PM

Whats it supposed to be about?

Fish

12-01-2006, 01:08 PM

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BIG_DADDY

12-01-2006, 01:10 PM

Yeah the movie looks sweet they say that the whole movie is done in sub-titles like the Passion of the Chirst. I think the language in Apocalypto is in Ancient Aztec language im not for sure though, the movie is gonna be good, I will see it in theatres.

Here is a little peak at it being made. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/apocalypto/

He uses the Yucatec Maya language. Gotta love the attention to detail.

This movie will be another huge success that will draw the ire of all of Hollywoods PC crowd. Good thing he doesn't need any of their money to produce a film.

BIG_DADDY

12-01-2006, 01:13 PM

Whats it supposed to be about?

Check it out. http://apocalypto.movies.go.com/

Halfcan

12-01-2006, 01:21 PM

I say Mel better clear off some space in his cabinet for another Oscar as a Director-this movie looks incredible.

DUI aside-Mel makes the movies Hollywood won't.

MOhillbilly

12-01-2006, 01:21 PM

noway im giving those jews my 8.50.

the Talking Can

12-01-2006, 01:38 PM

I think Mel is a crazy anti-semite, but the movie looks interesting and I'll go see it...it has that "i'll finish the film come hell or high water" desperation of Apocalypse Now...according to some reports I've read of the difficulties making it....

BIG_DADDY

12-01-2006, 01:39 PM

I say Mel better clear off some space in his cabinet for another Oscar as a Director-this movie looks incredible.

DUI aside-Mel makes the movies Hollywood won't.

What cracks me up is the PC crowd. Once again they will be pissed at the success of the movie and will use it to try and dog him out. Of course this will do nothing more than give the movie even more free publicity. Mel makes great movies, period. I can't even tell you how many times I have seen scenes out of Braveheart.

StcChief

12-01-2006, 01:42 PM

What cracks me up is the PC crowd. Once again they will be pissed at the success of the movie and will use it to try and dog him out. Of course this will do nothing more than give the movie even more free publicity. Mel makes great movies, period. I can't even tell you how many times I have seen scenes out of Braveheart.

The PC crowd trying to make everyone happy continue to annoy me...
I will wait for DVD.....I just can't stand theaters anymore with cellphone,
talking idiots etc.

Patriot as well, great scenes and movie.

noa

12-01-2006, 01:42 PM

I didn't like The Passion at all, but if he's returning to the greatness of Braveheart and leaving The Passion behind, I'm there.

Halfcan

12-01-2006, 01:44 PM

BIG_DADDY

12-01-2006, 01:55 PM

Funny you mention Braveheart-this preview gave me the same feeling as that one-kind of creepy, dark, gloomy-Braveheart was a very Dark film-so was Passion. This looks to have a lot of gore in it also.

Some idiot from Fox News wrote a bad review about the movie and said it too violent. I guess he was looking for a PC cleaned up PG version when we make a movie about a culture that was extremely violent. Of course the review was was half about bashing the movie and half about bashing Mel the person so you could totally tell what motivated him to write the review.

Pitt Gorilla

12-01-2006, 01:57 PM

I agree that the movie looks good.

I do have to chuckle, though, at BD having to whine about something in every other post. LMAO

BIG_DADDY

12-01-2006, 02:06 PM

I agree that the movie looks good.

I do have to chuckle, though, at BD having to whine about something in every other post. LMAO

Like I said I think it's great it will just get the movie more publicity. You're a pretty wierd ****er sometimes.

Demonpenz

12-01-2006, 02:06 PM

mel did have did have to cut some parts to keep it from getting an nc-17 movie. I guess they went back and editted out all the pitbull scenes.

BIG_DADDY

12-01-2006, 02:07 PM

mel did have did have to cut some parts to keep it from getting an nc-17 movie. I guess they went back and editted out all the pitbull scenes.

One more reason to pick up the unedited version when it comes out on DVD.
:D

noa

12-01-2006, 02:08 PM

Some idiot from Fox News wrote a bad review about the movie and said it too violent. I guess he was looking for a PC cleaned up PG version when we make a movie about a culture that was extremely violent. Of course the review was was half about bashing the movie and half about bashing Mel the person so you could totally tell what motivated him to write the review.

I've read a couple articles also saying it is extremely gory. I don't have any problem with it personally, but I think its fair for a reviewer to warn moviegoers that its going to be an extremely violent movie. Gibson seems to be fixated on gore and violence (Braveheart, that scene in the Patriot where he kills a bunch of people and is covered in blood, The Passion, and now this).

BucEyedPea

12-01-2006, 02:18 PM

I've seen no trailers and have only glanced at the pics....but it looks right up my alley. Definitely one for headin' out to the giant screen.

BIG_DADDY

12-01-2006, 02:23 PM

I've read a couple articles also saying it is extremely gory. I don't have any problem with it personally, but I think its fair for a reviewer to warn moviegoers that its going to be an extremely violent movie. Gibson seems to be fixated on gore and violence (Braveheart, that scene in the Patriot where he kills a bunch of people and is covered in blood, The Passion, and now this).

Mels not real PC. LMAO HEre is the review judge for yourself:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,233518,00.html
Like I said earlier irregardless of reviews like this I think will be one of the top movies of the year. I love his attention to detail. They say all the costumes and weapons were all hand made. I think it will be hard for the movie to live up to my expectaion though. This is the first movie in a long time that I can hardly wait to watch.

Lzen

12-01-2006, 02:26 PM

Looks pretty cool.

noa

12-01-2006, 02:26 PM

Mels not real PC. LMAO HEre is the review judge for yourself:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,233518,00.html
Like I said earlier irregardless of reviews like this I think will be one of the top movies of the year. I love his attention to detail. They say all the costumes and weapons were all hand made. I think it will be hard for the movie to live up to my expectaion though. This is the first movie in a long time that I can hardly wait to watch.

I agree with you. He's not PC. I also agree that his movie reviews shouldn't harp too much on the violence. I think violence and gore have a place in cinema because they can be important expressions of human nature. I just hope Mel can continue to make movies of the caliber of Braveheart but can diversify his means of expression beyond violence and gore. Otherwise, his movies become a one-note tune and the violence is actually more limiting than enabling in his expression of ideas.

TrickyNicky

12-01-2006, 03:07 PM

Saw the trailer at Casino Royale last weekend and I'm sold. If just for the beautiful imagery alone, I'm definitely going to see it.

JBucc

12-01-2006, 03:10 PM

I want to see this and that 300 movie coming out next year.

BIG_DADDY

12-01-2006, 03:12 PM

I want to see this and that 300 movie coming out next year.

300 movie?

jspchief

12-01-2006, 03:14 PM

Braveheart in the jungle....

noa

12-01-2006, 03:14 PM

300 movie?

Its based on a Frank Miller graphic novel. Looks awesome.
Here's a link to the trailer:

http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/300/

Jenson71

12-01-2006, 03:16 PM

Definitely will be seeing this. Also I want to see The Nativity Story, either in the theater or when it comes out on DVD.

JBucc

12-01-2006, 03:17 PM

300 movie?http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/300/

It's based on some graphic novel by some guy I've never heard of about the Spartans and Thermopylae(sp?) and whatnot.

edit: I see I was beaten to the punch. Damn you!

BIG_DADDY

12-01-2006, 03:20 PM

Its based on a Frank Miller graphic novel. Looks awesome.
Here's a link to the trailer:

http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/300/

Looks pretty cool. :thumb:

BIG_DADDY

12-01-2006, 03:21 PM

Braveheart in the jungle....

If it's anywhere close to as good as that movie I'll be stoked.

jynni

12-01-2006, 03:31 PM

Its based on a Frank Miller graphic novel. Looks awesome.
Here's a link to the trailer:

http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/300/
Yeah...Gerard Butler is in it...I'm so there.

Rain Man

12-01-2006, 03:52 PM

For some reason, the title of the movie brings the Styx song "Mr. Roboto" into my head.

Gone apocolypto, Mr. Roboto.

BIG_DADDY

12-01-2006, 04:02 PM

For some reason, the title of the movie brings the Styx song "Mr. Roboto" into my head.

Gone apocolypto, Mr. Roboto.

Dude that was just bad.

Rain Man

12-01-2006, 04:04 PM

Dude that was just bad.

I wish I was trying to be funny, but it's true.

BIG_DADDY

12-01-2006, 04:13 PM

I wish I was trying to be funny, but it's true.

You're a sick, sick man. LMAO

beer bacon

12-01-2006, 04:28 PM

Some idiot from Fox News wrote a bad review about the movie and said it too violent. I guess he was looking for a PC cleaned up PG version when we make a movie about a culture that was extremely violent. Of course the review was was half about bashing the movie and half about bashing Mel the person so you could totally tell what motivated him to write the review.

The Mayans as a whole were not especially violent. They were mainly known for their intellectual achievements.

Don't get them confused with the Aztecs. They both employed human sacrifice to satiate the gods, but the Aztecs were so unique because of the scope of their form of human sacrifice. The Mayans did not constantly make war with their neighbors for the specific goal of capturing hundreds or even thousands of warriors to sacrifice like the Aztecs.