Apocalypto

[thechix0r]

Alright, I am interesting in ancient civilizations and was semi - excited to see this movie, purely for the good visuals. I wasn't really thrilled about it being a Mel Gibson movie, however was willing to take the chance and see what it was all about.

First I'd like to say that the cinematography was beautiful, visually arresting as Jessica put it, which pretty much sums up how I felt about it. It makes you want to go to South America and see it for yourself.

Don't let the beautiful scenary fool you though, it's brutally graphic and for a reason. Thanks Mel Gibson for saying that Christianity saved them from their brutal and savage ways... cheers to you and your controversy, not to mention I am surprised you didn't bring Jews into this.

The plot was pretty much non-existent, and relied heavily on the gore and brutality. The movie was not historically accurate, because it it were it would have been about the Azteks, not the Mayans... they were gone long before the White people came to civilize everything. (To edit for discrepency: I was talking about the MIGHTY Mayan civilization, not the people themselves, yes they are still around but so are the Egyptians, but they are not the same as they were back in their ancient civilization) *rolls eyes*

Overall, I'd give this a 2/10, without the visuals it would have been worthless. The costumes and beautiful location saved it all.

[esoter1c]

Im gonna go see it on shrooms.

Shrooms make any movie great.

[thechix0r]

See it sober and then you can see how shitty it is

[Grapes]

I am surprised you didn't bring Jews into this.

He tried, oh Lord how he did try...

[thechix0r]

^^^ I'm sure he did... but was unsuccessful

[esoter1c]

Originally Posted by thechix0r

See it sober and then you can see how shitty it is

:285:

[robyn]

Originally Posted by thechix0r

The plot was pretty much non-existent, and relied heavily on the gore and brutality. The movie was not historically accurate, because it it were it would have been about the Azteks, not the Mayans... they were gone long before the White people came to civilize everything. *rolls eyes*

But don't tell this to the maya who are still alive, like today.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_peoples

[thechix0r]

^^ Don't let the fact fool you that it wasn't the same as the collapsed before white people came

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayan_Civilization

That's liek saying don't say that to Egyptians, they are still around. Sure they are still around, but the "ancient" civilization is not.

[esoter1c]

Let the Wiki battle begin !11!!!!

[thechix0r]

Or the fact that the costumes and rituals were more so aztec... and so seemed the time line of the story, as it took place near the ocean.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aztecs

[robyn]

i don't know dude

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish...st_of_Yucatán

i trust wikipedia more than i trust any of you

[thechix0r]

Originally Posted by robyn

i don't know dude

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_conquest_of_Yucatán

i trust wikipedia more than i trust any of you

And as that page says, their civilization had already fallen as it was known when it was ancient... and I provided you links to wikipedia, so you could educate your ignorance.

The Mayans in their "Hay day" were long gone before the settlers, I didn't say they didn't exist, but they were no longer mighty and powerful.

[robyn]

are you doing one of those papers where you have to find a movie on mesoamerican culture and point out all the historical inaccuracies, because when i did that i used road to eldorado and it was way easier.

[esoter1c]

Looks like Mel knows his history.

[thechix0r]

Originally Posted by robyn

are you doing one of those papers where you have to find a movie on mesoamerican culture and point out all the historical inaccuracies, because when i did that i used road to eldorado and it was way easier.

You're the one who tried to point out my "incorrect facts," not me, I was merely saying that the story would have been more accurate had they used the Aztec civilization, not the Mayans. So next time you sent me links and blindly state that I am wrong, read them page first, you're contradiction yourself

Yeah, Road to Eldorado would have been easier, it's Disney and we all known Disney doesn't follow anything. Post something relevent when you have something, thanks.

[crookedking]

the aztecs were such pansies and cortez was one tough sumabitch.

[crookedking]

Originally Posted by thechix0r

You're the one who tried to point out my incorrect facts, not me, I was merely saying that the story would have been more accurate had they used the Aztec civilization, not the Mayans.

Yeah, Road to Eldorado would have been easier, it's Disney and we all known Disney doesn't follow anything. Post something relevent when you have something, thanks.

sounds as though you're trying to say that lions aren't the kings of the jungle.

[robyn]

what all i'm saying is that there was plenty of maya civilization left when the spanish arrived. there was still a capital city with temples and palaces and lots of provences that hadn't been taken over by mexica. lots to make a movie about.

[prozac]

WATER BIRTH WHUT!



George got mad at me and Sandy for laughing our heads off during the climax. :(

[Grapes]

Originally Posted by thechix0r

You're the one who tried to point out my "incorrect facts," not me,

I would be surprised if you posted to point out your own incorrect facts.

For the record, you said:

the Mayans... they were gone long before the White people came to civilize everything.

Robyn said, basically, "The Mayans are still around."

Then you said you meant their ancient civilization.

So Robyn was right, and then you clarified.

Now lets stop the fussing and the feuding.

[robyn]

and get down to some lovin!

[robyn]

not aztec

omec

oooommmmeeccccc

i'm too lazy to sign into my own account.

[Dj_Soar]

No you fools! Don't you see? This fighting, this bickering! It's all part of ol' Crazy Mel's dastardly plot! Can't we all just get along? Lets here it for good ol' peace and harmony, to each his own, and all that.


Shame on you Mel, shame on you....

[Grapes]

Originally Posted by robyn

and get down to some lovin!

I love you Pa!

[crookedking]

^^that's probably the best 11th post i've ever come across.

edit-that wasn't meant for grapes.