Friday, 1 April 2011

A - Z Challenge: A


A is for…………Apocalypto. Mel Gibson’s stunning film about the attempted enslavement of a Mayan tribesman and his subsequent escape didn’t receive the recognition it deserved. Don’t let the subtitles put you off, the language used actually adds to the authentic atmosphere created. It was my favourite film of 2007 and has earned a place amongst my all time greats. Check it out as soon as you can, you won’t regret it.
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11 comments:

  1. Unknown1 April 2011 at 17:28

    This was a great film. I enjoyed it very much, especially Gibson's attention to cultural detail.

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  2. Ricky1 April 2011 at 17:32

    It blew me away Melissa, I left the cinema in awe of it.

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  3. Trevor Schmidt1 April 2011 at 17:56

    Never seen it, I should check it out :)

    http://bookophilereviews.blogspot.com/

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  4. baygirl321 April 2011 at 18:21

    haven't seen it.. tonight IS movie night, prehaps I'll have a look for it

    http://baygirl32.blogspot.com

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  5. RaShelle Workman1 April 2011 at 18:23

    Hi Ricky. I've never seen this movie. Thanks for the info.

    ps: Thanks for the follow, too.

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  6. Unknown1 April 2011 at 18:58

    My one stop shop to find out what some good movies are doing out there and what people think! The film Devil just caught my eye to the sidebar and I must see what you think! I've heard interesting reviews!

    I stopped in to welcome you to the A to Z blogging challenge! I'm a co-host, should you need any assistance don't hesitate to ask! I do hope you'll stop by my neck of the woods! We can also be found on twitter (I'm @jenunedited and we're tweeting at #atozchallenge)!

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  7. Unknown1 April 2011 at 19:47

    agree with you here, Ricky. Despite his obvious flaws Mr Gibson knows how to make an exciting movie.

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  8. Golden Eagle1 April 2011 at 21:15

    I've never even heard of this movie . . . I guess I should go check it out! :)

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  9. Ricky2 April 2011 at 00:25

    Thanks for the comments guys. Those of you that haven't seen or heard of Apocalypto please let me know what you think if you do get round to seeing it.

    Michael, I'm glad you agree. Last years Golden Globe awards was hilarious when Ricky Gervais walked out with a beer in his hand and said "What? I like a drink as much as the next man....unless the next man happens to be Mel Gibson" and on walked a rather uneasy Mel Gibson.

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  10. Skin2 April 2011 at 12:17

    Did anyone else think the very end was yet another example of Mad Mel's pro-Christian propaganda? Or am I the only one?

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  11. Ricky2 April 2011 at 13:19

    I didn't read that into it Skin, I just saw it as a fantastic film.

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