Apocalypto

saden1 · 12-08-2006, 11:51 PM

Just got back from the movies. I have never seen as many people walk out of a movie and I just can't understand why. Yes its very violent and will "shock" you. I mean, what did they expect? Bunny rabbits in the prairies?

It's a great movie...go see it.

htownskinfan · 12-09-2006, 12:05 AM

why will it shock you?

saden1 · 12-09-2006, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by htownskinfan

why will it shock you?

If I tell you I'd be divulging too much information about the movie plot.

djnemo65 · 12-09-2006, 12:37 AM

i heard it's pretty good. i can't forgive that man though for what he said about my people.

Redskin · 12-09-2006, 12:43 AM

Its a mel gibson movie so there will be lots of torture

RobH4413 · 12-09-2006, 02:50 PM

Good to know.

I just saw "The Fountain" and it blew me away. It's a very metaphorical movie that has lots of symbolism thrown in your face. It's kinda alot to take in at once, and when I saw it I think i said "what the F..." at least 15 times trying to figure out what was going on. The director get's crafty with the special effects as well.

Apparently he used a grant from Australia, in cahoots w/ a doctor in fluid dynamics, to take 3 dimenisonal photos of underwater bacteria. There's alot of star/galaxy scenes in the movie and the effects blow you away. Kinda neat, cause he used very little CG effects.

Darren Aranofsky is the name of the director and he's known for some pretty f'd up movies. He did "requiem for a dream" and "Pi"... very crazy surreal independent-esque films. He also is engaged with Rachael Weisz, the chick who stars in "The Fountain". Some random little stuff for whoever is interested.

Go see it if you like it when directors f... with your heads.

onlydarksets · 12-09-2006, 07:43 PM

I read that in one scene a guy gets stabbed in the chest, his heart cut out, and beheaded. Apparently there is a lot of that in the movie.

JWsleep · 12-09-2006, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by onlydarksets

I read that in one scene a guy gets stabbed in the chest, his heart cut out, and beheaded. Apparently there is a lot of that in the movie.

SOunds like Mel...

I heard Blood Diamonds is very good--anyone seen it? I'm not a big DiCaprio fan, but I read a great review of it.

SmootSmack · 12-13-2006, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JWsleep

SOunds like Mel...

I heard Blood Diamonds is very good--anyone seen it? I'm not a big DiCaprio fan, but I read a great review of it.

DiCaprio's had a pretty good string of movies though-Catch Me If You Can, Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed

Citizens for 81 · 12-13-2006, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TAFKAS

DiCaprio's had a pretty good string of movies though-Catch Me If You Can, Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed

Going back to an earlier film of his, I thought he was amazing in Basketball Diaries.

I hate to admit it, but the guy is probably going to have an impressive trophy case before he's done.

Why is everyone (general public) freaking out over Apocalypto?

I haven't seen it but doesn't it take place in pre-european Central America?

Cultures infamous for their brutality and gratuitous religious practices.

itvnetop · 12-14-2006, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TAFKAS

DiCaprio's had a pretty good string of movies though-Catch Me If You Can, Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed

I'd have to give best actor to DiCaprio this year for "Departed." He absolutely killed it on the screen... made Nicholson look amateur, as much as it pains me to say that.

itvnetop · 12-11-2006, 02:21 AM

just got back from apocalypto... knocked off my socks. visually and aurally amazing... great camera, pacing and storytelling.

hopefully, people can put their politics aside for this one. mel gibson's made a helluva movie.

skinsfanthru&thru · 12-11-2006, 10:50 PM

agreed. a very visually stunning movie. a strong story, great acting, and as said earlier a very well paced story. it wasn't close to as good as braveheart was like I had heard from some people, but I still highly recommend it. as others have stated though if u have a weak stomach don't even bother.

SmootSmack · 12-11-2006, 11:35 PM

Do you get kind of desensitized though to all the violence after it's been on display so much throughout the movie? I mean I haven't seen it, but I could imagine that happening

SmootSmack · 12-11-2006, 11:51 PM

For kicks, go here

Apple - Trailers - Apocalypto - Trailer - Medium

Now scroll forward about 1:45 into the trailer (should be around the part where you see a close up of the monkey with his mouth wide open),

Now pause the trailer and go back frame by frame

Enjoy the surprise

12-08-2006, 11:51 PM	#1
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 46 Posts: 10,069	Apocalypto Just got back from the movies. I have never seen as many people walk out of a movie and I just can't understand why. Yes its very violent and will "shock" you. I mean, what did they expect? Bunny rabbits in the prairies? It's a great movie...go see it. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

12-09-2006, 12:05 AM	#2
htownskinfan JUST LIVIN Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: houston,tx Age: 63 Posts: 4,929	Re: Apocalypto why will it shock you?

12-09-2006, 12:37 AM	#4
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: Apocalypto i heard it's pretty good. i can't forgive that man though for what he said about my people.

12-09-2006, 12:43 AM	#5
Redskin Impact Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: University of South Carolina Age: 36 Posts: 577	Re: Apocalypto Its a mel gibson movie so there will be lots of torture __________________ University Of South Carolina '11 Go Cocks and Go Skins #21#RIP Sean Taylor a TRUE Redskin#21# <--Hey wheres my green approval rating?

12-09-2006, 02:50 PM	#6
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 40 Posts: 2,638	Re: Apocalypto Good to know. I just saw "The Fountain" and it blew me away. It's a very metaphorical movie that has lots of symbolism thrown in your face. It's kinda alot to take in at once, and when I saw it I think i said "what the F..." at least 15 times trying to figure out what was going on. The director get's crafty with the special effects as well. Apparently he used a grant from Australia, in cahoots w/ a doctor in fluid dynamics, to take 3 dimenisonal photos of underwater bacteria. There's alot of star/galaxy scenes in the movie and the effects blow you away. Kinda neat, cause he used very little CG effects. Darren Aranofsky is the name of the director and he's known for some pretty f'd up movies. He did "requiem for a dream" and "Pi"... very crazy surreal independent-esque films. He also is engaged with Rachael Weisz, the chick who stars in "The Fountain". Some random little stuff for whoever is interested. Go see it if you like it when directors f... with your heads. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

12-09-2006, 07:43 PM	#7
onlydarksets Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: all up in your business Posts: 2,693	Re: Apocalypto I read that in one scene a guy gets stabbed in the chest, his heart cut out, and beheaded. Apparently there is a lot of that in the movie.

12-11-2006, 02:21 AM	#12
itvnetop Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 48 Posts: 3,007	Re: Apocalypto just got back from apocalypto... knocked off my socks. visually and aurally amazing... great camera, pacing and storytelling. hopefully, people can put their politics aside for this one. mel gibson's made a helluva movie.

12-11-2006, 10:50 PM	#13
skinsfanthru&thru Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 45 Posts: 3,814	Re: Apocalypto agreed. a very visually stunning movie. a strong story, great acting, and as said earlier a very well paced story. it wasn't close to as good as braveheart was like I had heard from some people, but I still highly recommend it. as others have stated though if u have a weak stomach don't even bother. __________________ "Ahhh, so you're stupid in 3 languages?"

12-11-2006, 11:35 PM	#14
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Apocalypto Do you get kind of desensitized though to all the violence after it's been on display so much throughout the movie? I mean I haven't seen it, but I could imagine that happening __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

12-11-2006, 11:51 PM	#15
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Apocalypto For kicks, go here Apple - Trailers - Apocalypto - Trailer - Medium Now scroll forward about 1:45 into the trailer (should be around the part where you see a close up of the monkey with his mouth wide open), Now pause the trailer and go back frame by frame Enjoy the surprise __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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