Apocalypto

Sometimes when there are major changes in our lives we fight against them because we are just to accustomed to the way things are. And when it comes to tradition and ways of life we fight even harder. What Mel Gibson brings to the screen is an amazing story that just doesn't seem to end, from the power struggle in the jungles of Central America to the coming of Spain's Conquistadors, the Mayan civilization was going through major changes from within and without.
In the face of danger a young Mayan warrior fights to save his mate and unborn child when an invading tribe threatens their way of life. Having this film shot on location definitely gives it an honest feel of authenticity, with the jungle settings and the use of Mayan language the audience is transported to a time that we in the 21^st century can only read about. Between the high drama and the breathtaking action you quickly lose yourself in a world that is on the brink of decimation. The actors in this film are so believable in their roles that your left with the true feelings of desperation, lose and hope that the characters are feeling in the story.
Movies like this show that Gibson has strong talents behind the camera, not just in front of it, and that maybe if he can just keep his mouth shut when he's drunk he'll be recognized for that talent more often. With the large film library that he's accumulated over the years his name will go down in film history as one of the most versatile actor/directors. I truly didn't know if I was going to enjoy this film but from the very beginning your drawn into the struggles that this early civilization had to deal with, and even though the movies ends the tale continues with the dawning of a new age.