SA Footy

"Most people I know, think that I'm crazy!
I know at times, I act a little Hazy!"

re. Mad Mel Gibson & his latest quasi-historical blood & guts epic 'Apocalypto'...
He's not pointing the accusing finger at the 'Evil Jews' this time for a change.
But bloodthirsty savage heathens who lived in Mexico before the advent of Christianity.
Similar to his previous outing 'The Passion of the Christ' it's all gore & subtitles.
However I gotta admit though, it was enjoyable escapism & unlike so many films of this genre it didn't get boring!
Can't say the same for Kevin Costner's self indulgent tribal wankpiece 'Rapa Nui' a coupla years back!
So yeah, go on check it out...
Not for historical accuracy, but for Aztec violence & brutality in all it's crimson glory!

I'll think about it.

Er..wasn't it Mayas and not Aztecs?

regards,

REB

I thought so too until I saw the ending!
I won't go any further, coz I don't wanna spoil it for yaz....
But if you know your history, you'll see what I mean!
The film basically rips off aspects of all Meso-American tribes.
Creating a generic jumble of Aztec/Maya/Olmec/Toltec/Anasazi culture.
Different people, from different time periods & different locations.
Mel Gibson does take liberties in his film making!
The true story of William Wallace aka 'Braveheart' varies quite
considerably from the movie!
You get some pretty killa stuff on that 'History Channel' eh!

"Creating a generic jumble of Aztec/Maya/Olmec/Toltec/Anasazi culture."

All right mate! You've got me *surrender* LOL.

regards,

REB