

- Mel Gibson’s Apocalypto is an absolute masterpiece. Sets a landmark in cinematic tension a grueling, visceral chase movie that keeps your heart in your throat from start to finish. The way he builds the whole world of the Maya civilization is incredible. When I first saw it, the movie actually stayed on my mind for days. One of its greatest strengths is the casting choice by using local, indigenous actors instead of Hollywood stars, Gibson achieved a rare sense of raw realism. If mainstream actors had been hired, the film likely would have lost its authentic edge. I highly recommend it; next to The Passion of the Christ, this is easily my favorite Mel Gibson directorial project.
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Apocalypto was released on December 8, 2006.
Apocalypto was directed by Mel Gibson.
Apocalypto has a runtime of 2h 17m.
Apocalypto was produced by Mel Gibson, Bruce Davey, Sergio Miranda.
In the Maya civilization, a peaceful tribe is brutally attacked by warriors seeking slaves and human beings for sacrifice for their gods. Jaguar Paw hides his pregnant wife and his son in a deep hole nearby their tribe and is captured while fighting with his people. An eclipse spares his life from the sacrifice and later he has to fight to survive and save his beloved family.
The key characters in Apocalypto are Jaguar Paw (Rudy Youngblood), Zero Wolf (Raoul Max Trujillo), Middle Eye (Gerardo Taracena).
Apocalypto is rated R.
Apocalypto is an Action, Adventure, Drama film.
Apocalypto has an audience rating of 7.9 out of 10.
Apocalypto had a budget of $40M.
Apocalypto has made $120.7M at the box office.













