Apocalypto

MrNightly
MrNightly Posts: 3,370
edited July 2007 in Music & Movies
So... who has seen it?

I'm intrigued. It received 5 outta 5 stars and said it's his best film ever. A pure masterpiece.

Anyone???

http://apocalypto.movies.go.com/
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited December 2006
    Excellent film. Realistic action and good storyline along with very good cinemagraphy. Lots of blood and cruelty so it's not for the weak. If you don't fall into that category then this is a must see movie.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited December 2006
    Awesome movie. Great action/adventure flick.
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited April 2007
    Just saw this and I have to say that it was one of the better films that I have seen all year. Very intense and it left me very satisfied at the end. Just spectacular, cannot wait for the DVD release in May.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2007
    Cant wait to see it on HD format, I know its going to be awesome.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2007
    I wonder if the where's waldo will make the HDDVD?
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2007
    Are you kidding or what Face?
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  • cstpeter
    cstpeter Posts: 387
    edited April 2007
    Great flick...one of the better action flicks I've seen in a while.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2007
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Are you kidding or what Face?

    http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=+Apocalypto+waldo&btnG=Google+Search
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited May 2007
    Wow. All I can say is Wow... if you haven't seen this masterpiece yet, go get it tonight!

    I will have to write more later, but wow...
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited May 2007
    saw this in the theater. WELLLLLLL worth the watch. Not sure if I'd want to rewatch it so it's not high on my Want To Own list but it sure is a great movie.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2007
    MrNightly wrote: »
    Wow. All I can say is Wow... but wow...

    Steve McQueen, "The Great Escape"
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited May 2007
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Steve McQueen, "The Great Escape"

    While "The Great Escape" was spectacular in its time, Mel Gibson's flick is just out of this world good... if you haven't seen it yet, go rent it now!

    I was extremely engrossed, and never wanted to look away from the screen. The attention to detail was amazing, and it was one of those few stories that actually pulled you in, and your heart raced wondering what was going to happen... It's been a while since that happened with a film.

    The subtitles were not excessive and I'd say a good third of the film was body language and unspoken language.

    The PQ and SQ were second to none. The bass in a few scenes were so deep it just filled the room.

    It left you with a sense of happiness when it was over, just terrific filming.

    10 outta 10 stars here.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2007
    MrNightly wrote: »
    While "The Great Escape" was spectacular in its time, Mel Gibson's flick is just out of this world good... if you haven't seen it yet, go rent it now!

    I was extremely engrossed, and never wanted to look away from the screen. The attention to detail was amazing, and it was one of those few stories that actually pulled you in, and your heart raced wondering what was going to happen... It's been a while since that happened with a film.

    The subtitles were not excessive and I'd say a good third of the film was body language and unspoken language.

    The PQ and SQ were second to none. The bass in a few scenes were so deep it just filled the room.

    It left you with a sense of happiness when it was over, just terrific filming.

    10 outta 10 stars here.


    I cant' wait to see it. Your quotes of WOW struck a memory cell of Steve McQueen when he, James Garner and the other guy just finished making the moonshine and were tasting it before sharing with the other POWs.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited May 2007
    Excellent cinematography, overall! great acting and story. I kept my engaged thoroughout the movie, I have watched it out 3 times in the past 48 hours. SD quality is so good that it is very close to HD on my Oppo and PE. This one is a Blockbuster rental, but I would have bought the HD-DVD if they have it today. BR owners should put this one on the list, hell, I would even buy the BR player to watch it on Hi-Def.

    I have yet to be dissapointed by Mel's movies. I owned The Patriot, Braveheart, and thoughts a must have collections.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited May 2007
    awesome movie - personally I think Mel Gibson's a genius.
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited May 2007
    I agree fellas, this was one of the most underated films of the year. I think if Hollywood did not hate Mel so much it would have won some awards.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited May 2007
    aaharvel wrote: »
    awesome movie - personally I think Mel Gibson's a genius.

    genius no, but a great film maker, yes. lol
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  • DesertPilot
    DesertPilot Posts: 57
    edited May 2007
    My wife and I watched it in Blu Ray using a Samsung 1200 player. This is an awesome movie - much better than the reviewers led me to believe.

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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited May 2007
    I watched yesterday also, sick movie. The LFE was awesome on the PB12 plus 2, my whole room was pressurized, could literally feel the bass. Definitely a title I will watch again. BR had awesome PQ/SQ.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,731
    edited May 2007
    This one gets my seal of approval. One of the better movies I've seen in awhile. It pulls you in and doesn't let go, even when heads roll. :eek:

    In this day and age, where most movies use the soundtrack in an attempt to cover up a really bad story and even worse acting, this movie would still be great with the mute function engaged. Mel is an effing genius!
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited May 2007
    Was going to pass this one up. I'm not a Mel fan at all, but this one seems worth checking out......
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited May 2007
    scottvamp wrote: »
    Was going to pass this one up. I'm not a Mel fan at all, but this one seems worth checking out......

    If it makes you feel any better, he doesn't play a role in the flick, he's just the director.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited May 2007
    F1nut wrote: »
    Mel is an effing genius!

    Amen!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2007
    I liked it ALOT. Very good.
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited June 2007
    Great flick.
    I don't like the man very much much, but he had good directing skills.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited June 2007
    Great movie; lots of crazy stuff, though I bet not too far from what really happened in those civilizations.
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  • XJRGUY
    XJRGUY Posts: 258
    edited June 2007
    The DTS track was excellent.

    We watched it last night at low volume levels and the steering was spot on.

    LFE was done very well too.
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  • icky4
    icky4 Posts: 27
    edited June 2007
    I really want to see this movie. All of Mel Gibson's other movies are good so far...
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited July 2007
    Awesome, gripping movie. . . my wife was yelling at and cheering on Jaguar Paw his whole flight!
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited July 2007
    Definitely a good movie, I have now watched it 4 times. Even in SD its a good movie, although I prefer it on BD
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