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Apocalypto Review: Despite His Comments, Gibson Still Makes Good Movies

Mel Gibson May Have Issues with the Jewish Community, but He is Still a Great Director

By Mike Steele, published Dec 21, 2006
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Rating: 3.7 of 5
With the recent controversy surrounding Mel Gibson's anti-semetic sentiments during his drunk-driving arrest, many people are debating whether or not they should see his new film, Apocalypto. But, since I used common sense to realize that the two weren't correlated, and paying to see the movie wouldn't support Mel Gibson's personal holocaust since he isn't starting one, I decided to see the movie. Over a week later I am still happy with my decision. The guy may have some issues with Jewish people that he needs to get over, but he is still one of the world's finest directors.

Apocalypto Review: Despite His Comments, Gibson Still Makes Good Movies
Apocalypto Review: Despite His Comments, Gibson Still Makes Good Movies

Apocalypto is Mel Gibson's 4th film as a director. It is a compelling story of survival set in ancient Mayan civilization.

Credit: Buena Vista

Copyright: Buena Vista

Takeaways
  • Apocalypto's costumes and sets are amazing and elaborate.
  • Gibson's personal issues do not interfere with his movie making in the case of Apocalypto.
  • The fact that the majority of the movie's actors are inexperienced is not a bad thing, quite the opposite in fact.
Did You Know?
This is Mel Gibson's 4th directing project, although he has acted as a producer on many projects including the TV series "Complete Savages" and the movie "Paparazzi".
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I thought that movie was really good, although it took me forever to see it because I didn't think it would be.

Posted on 12/17/2007 at 7:12:05 AM

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