Apocalypto

Apocalypto is a film directed and produced by Mel Gibson. Set during the last days of the reign of the Aztecs in South America, Apocalypto tells the story of a small jungle tribe captured by the Aztecs for human Sacrifice to the sun God. The Main character 'Jaguar Paw'(Rudy Youngblood)escapes and tries to return to his pregnant wife and child all the while being persued.

This film is completely in subtitles, but, don't be put off. This film will grip you until the very end, and it is a long film, but really, you won't notice it. Rudy Youngblood puts in a fine performance as the scared 'Jaguars Paw' until three quarters of the way through he becomes transformed by his obssesion to return to his wife stuck in a deep chasm.

I must say, I 'did' expect this film to be good, usually that would mean I would come away feeling disappointed; but this film really exceeded my expectations. Mel Gibson creates emotion, tension and action finely balanced to create a truly outstanding film. From begining to end I was enthrawled. His fine use of symbology was also very poinient

Three quarters of the way through I was happy to give this film nine out of ten but by the end this was definately an unexagerrated ten out of ten. This is what film making is all about. All you budding film makers look out for the breathtaking uncut shot from the waterfall, a truly amazing and difficult shot to create. This film was shot entirely on digital stock, I've never been a fan of digital films but I have to say after this film my viewpoint has changed. Don't miss this film.