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Apocalypto

Apocalypto

2006
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
2h 19m
A heart stopping mythic action-adventure set against the turbulent end times of the once great Mayan civilization.

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 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 06 Dec 2009
60
63rd
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 24 Nov 2018
85
84th
One of the most entertaining films I've ever seen period.
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 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 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 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 26 Aug 2011
67
77th
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 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 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 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 01 Oct 2009
40
16th
Mel Gibson's pathetic try at magical realism.
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 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 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 25 Jan 2009
90
98th
Best Mel Gibson movie, and he's not in it :)!
Rated 27 Jun 2008
94
78th
Once it gets started, the action never, ever, ever ends.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 14 Jun 2007
85
73rd
I really appreciated what Gibson was trying to do, and it worked well for the most part.
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 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 25 Dec 2006
87
72nd
Mayan action movie! Pretty creepy, and I really liked the ending.
Rated 05 Oct 2024
65
38th
Very intense movie, well produced and well executed. I would say this isn't exactly the easiest movie to watch, in the sense that you should be in the mood for something tense, and at times unsettling, but it is engaging. Subjectively speaking, it wasn't exactly my cup of tea at the time watching it, but I can recognize that it's a "good" movie for sure. I'd recommend this to someone looking for a good action movie in a unique setting, while not really looking for a thinker.
Rated 09 Feb 2024
50
43rd
Too pointless and empty for the amount of time it occupies. A good portion of the film is just spent watching people walking and running and dying without much depth to it.
Rated 11 Sep 2023
80
41st
a decent action, then chase movie, but doesn't always manage to hold suspense. a bit cheesy and hard to believe
Rated 02 Mar 2023
67
33rd
I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this, but the last thing I expected was to find it a bit boring. It's at times thrilling, but the pacing seems a bit off and the stuff outside the action is all not great. Maybe this just caught me in the wrong move, but it just didn't work as well as I was expecting it to. Not bad, though.
Rated 26 Jan 2023
85
88th
Marvellous production! Wonderful emphatic depiction of man living in a time when he hadn't dug in himself into morality. The entrance of the Aztec/Tenochtitlan plaza and the offerceremony nail it especially. I'm angrily surprised at disapproving comments I read about the gore and violence. I would like to shout to all those people: wake up from your 21nd century dream. Yeah i'm really proud of Gibson and that I live in a time in which He lives and makes this! Please accept my heart!
Rated 15 Oct 2022
73
72nd
enjoyed this Predator remake
Rated 01 May 2022
72
68th
A nice pursuit movie with a lot of luck for the main character
Rated 15 Jan 2022
79
94th
Some plot points are a bit childish (the eclipse, the Home Alone with jungle traps, the flooding cave), but the rest is nice. I found it interesting how they show the upper class enemies having no regards for life, the suffering poor, the beliefs involving bloodsheds, and the warrior class just helping along: it is kind of mirrored in the conquistadors coming with their own priests and soldiers already, and knowing history. And the old man story about Man always wanting more
Rated 06 Dec 2021
60
29th
Grody.
Rated 01 Jun 2021
35
23rd
olum hepiniz ruh hastasınız lan vallahi delirmişsiniz aq. başrol tam öldürüleceği sırada 100 yılda bir olan ay tutuluyor adam kalkmış filme 80 vermiş. ananı ver
Rated 28 Jul 2020
5
19th
Unsettling and thrilling because of how raw and brutal a lot of its aspects were.. And yet still somehow slightly boring because of how simple the plot actually was, and because I'm not particularly entertained by action. Idk. I don't regret it but I'll pass on rewatching.
Rated 03 May 2020
87
46th
Mel Gibson builds on an already strong directing resume to craft another story of a solitary hero up against immense odds, this time imagining the brutal world of the ancient Mayans. The story isn't as strong as previous Gibson films and the violence is sometimes glorified rather than made crucial to the story, but there are also some breath-taking recreations of the grandeur and mystique of the ancient civilization.
Rated 27 Jan 2020
85
33rd
It is an action movie and so doesn't have to be correct with the storyline however the total neglect of the past comes up the eyes. Watch it for unbelievable sequences.
Rated 08 Jun 2019
100
84th
Intense. Very intense.
Rated 10 May 2019
100
85th
an awesome film without words
Rated 17 Jul 2018
99
89th
Gibson's best.
Rated 24 Mar 2018
83
69th
Extremely inaccurate but very entertaining!
Rated 03 Mar 2018
50
9th
Huh?
Rated 07 Feb 2018
78
92nd
Gibson is really good at this type of flick; lots of action and good dramatic points with family values at the core. This is a riveting film with a cast that no one knows and it really sucks you in. If Gibson continues directing movies I sure hope he never caves in and makes something less than R-rated as it would be totally against his style.
Rated 14 Jan 2018
99
99th
A
Rated 14 Nov 2017
7
73rd
Fast paced, compelling and entertaining. Great cinematography but a slightly preposterous script.
Rated 03 Aug 2017
56
35th
Brutal and very good to look at. Too bad the plot never goes anywhere.
Rated 24 Jun 2017
90
68th
Hunt in order not to be hunted
Rated 06 Apr 2017
85
87th
Rvw
Rated 03 Feb 2017
60
47th
Epic proportions, with authenticity. The protagonist goes through a hell where it's "eat or be eaten".
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 19 Sep 2016
75
70th
Pretty thrilling and exciting end sequence. Has nasty bits too. Loved the costumes.
Rated 21 Mar 2016
100
77th
More intense action than "Lethal Weapon." More personable than that Jesus movie. Sweeter revenge than "Payday." More believable than "What Women Want." Probably Mel Gibson's best movie since "Braveheart."
Rated 23 Sep 2015
72
33rd
It's a pretty good film, the makers really achieved everything they could achieve in that setting. I'm impressed but not entertained more than with many other films, predators (2010) for example is less sophisticated but entertains me more. I wonder how the film might've been made different to make up for that, really hard question though.
Rated 11 Aug 2015
100
91st
The best place to start is, of course, with the film itself. Jaguar Paw is a man who lives in a simple tribal village with his family, but his life is disrupted when invaders from the Mayan Empire enter and destroy his village, seeking victims for sacrifice. Jaguar's pregnant wife is stranded in a cave, while Jaguar Paw is dragged off to the Mayan capital. Jaguar escapes and is pursued through the jungle. He seeks to reunite himself with his wife and escape the barbaric empire which pursues hi
Rated 29 Mar 2015
64
54th
3.19/5
Rated 15 Mar 2015
72
68th
Captivating, thrilling, fast. -- Truly extraordinary! ### that is when you leave the subtitles turned off (try it!)
Rated 17 Nov 2014
3
0th
I would not have given this movie any points but i did like watching those heads tumble down the stairs. So +3
Rated 12 Nov 2014
79
77th
Despite the ridiculous historical narrative, what Gibson seems most interested in throughout his directorial work are the endless applications of insane physical violence. As a visceral piece of exploitation chase-cinema, it's really intense and engaging, but don't try to interpret it any further or you'll just hurt your brain.
Rated 18 Sep 2014
70
56th
Film kendine bağlıyor izlettiriyor ama midesiz olmak lazım biraz yoksa sıkıntı yaşatır.
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 03 Aug 2014
65
56th
Quite a confused movie.
Rated 22 Apr 2014
90
61st
Viscous movie. Enjoyed the traps and stuff.
Rated 24 Feb 2014
20
9th
hmm mel gibson is probably an evil person
Rated 18 Jan 2014
30
30th
Sometimes a culture has run its course and deserves to be subjected to genocide. For a movie that runs for over two hours, Apocalypto has remarkably little actually happening. It looks like Mel Gibson took the first draft of the script and just ran with it.
Rated 13 Jan 2014
88
61st
Incredible storyline, effects, and camerawork. I believed all of it. The ending was pretty obvious from as soon as you realized they were Mayans, but wonderful all the way through.
Rated 03 Jan 2014
66
38th
Apocalypto is a brilliantly filmed, if mercilessly bloody, examination of a once great civilization.
Rated 17 Dec 2013
81
82nd
This film grabbed my attention by the first few seconds. It's mesmerizing to look at, it's actually one big atmospheric picture which makes it worth watching!
Rated 27 Oct 2013
70
44th
27okt2013 very violent, but might be realistic
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 05 Oct 2013
70
39th
70.33.
Rated 20 Aug 2013
20
5th
I was expecting something deserving of the title. Is the end of the world too much to ask for? Anyway, the movie had relatively uninteresting characters, and most of it was filled with uninspiring chase scenes.
Rated 06 Jun 2013
60
47th
Well, not having a lot of dialogue was a unique feature. But I still don't want subtitles. Fuck your authenticity.
Rated 19 Jan 2013
78
84th
Exotic setting. Unpredictable and disturbing turn of events.
Rated 12 Jan 2013
54
12th
Predictable plot and cheesy moments stopped me from enjoying this film. Has some nice set pieces though.

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