"Apocalypto" again
"Apocalypto is amazing," writes Massawyrm in another AICN posting. "Even in its unfinished form it is easily one of the best films of the year, if not the very best. Once again Mel Gibson sets out to put you in another place and time, one which at first seems totally alien – only to brilliantly and quickly endear you to the people you’re following. Within the first 20 minutes of the film you absolutely identify with the tribesman and find quite a bit in common with them. And just as you are completely comfortable and at home with them, bad shit happens. And you feel it."
We all know Apocalypto is toast with the Academy for reasons that have zip to do with the quality of the film, but wouldnt' it be interesting if it turned out to be as good as this guy says it is? Gibson is marketing it smartly (i.e., floating the alleged analogy between the self-destructive Mayan culture elements in the film and guys being sent to Iraq to support a policy built on lies). And it's understood that the film hasn't been scored and needs a bit of refining, but the next step will obviously be to show it to the press -- presumably by sometime in early November.
Posted by Jeffrey Wells on October 5, 2006 at 1:06 PM
comment #1
jeffmcm
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Is Gibson really pushing that analogy? I thought other AICN reviews (ugh) said that any socio-political elements in the film were not prominent.
Posted by jeffmcm
at October 5, 2006 1:43 PM
comment #2
NYCBusybody
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Gibson's just pushing that 'cause he knows it'll play in the liberal Hollywood press, which he'll need back on his side after railing against Jews and broads.
"Gibson's a racist Christian conservative, the son-of-a-bi...what, he attacked a Republican? Gobble, gobble, mmmm-tastic, report report, love, Apocalypto on our cover!"
Posted by NYCBusybody
at October 5, 2006 1:46 PM
comment #3
christian
says ...
i think if mel gibson showed up in my living room and personally screened a film for me i might be prone to amazement too.
Posted by christian
at October 5, 2006 1:47 PM
comment #4
Mark
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uh, there's plenty of racist Christian conservatives who also consider it foolish to have occupied Iraq. if gibson's film does hint at such an agenda, i'd have little problem with considering it sincere.
Posted by Mark
at October 5, 2006 2:03 PM
comment #5
jeffmcm
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Yeah, this is just an issue that the Pat Buchanans and the Randy Rhodeses have in common.
Posted by jeffmcm
at October 5, 2006 2:10 PM
comment #6
NYCBusybody
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That wasn't an anti-liberal post, Mark, nor was it to say Gibson's (and many Christian conservatives') anti-Iraq War sentiments aren't genuine.
But come on. He's a smart guy. He knows good PR. I think he knew when to say what.
Posted by NYCBusybody
at October 5, 2006 2:10 PM
comment #7
Mark
says ...
Gibson has been saying the same thing since well before his arrest in late July.
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/12052006/364/gibson-inspired-fear-mongering-bush.html
Posted by Mark
at October 5, 2006 2:23 PM
comment #8
NYCBusybody
says ...
Yes, true, but I contend he just knew he was going to get drunk and rail against Jews. He was covering himself a priori.
Posted by NYCBusybody
at October 5, 2006 2:25 PM
comment #9
tholl-yung
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It seems like the more he pushes it, the more people who see the movie say they don't see it.
Mcm told me (and he's right, shock of my life) that it's shot HD.
Posted by tholl-yung
at October 5, 2006 2:42 PM
comment #10
Mark
says ...
Agreed. I also think that Clooney is also laying the groundwork to cover for his future plans of ethnic cleansing.
Posted by Mark
at October 5, 2006 2:46 PM
comment #11
breadlymoore
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Have we stooped this far?
Must we go to AICN and "Massawyrm" for updates, Jeff?
It's the biggest ass licking review since...whatever AICN posted 10 minutes ago.
Seriously, these guys are on the studio payroll. Ignore 'em.
Posted by breadlymoore
at October 5, 2006 3:51 PM
comment #12
Nicol D
says ...
I say this just as a point in fact, that Gibson has always been opposed to Iraq.
He questioned it during the Passion on Diane Sawyer and to Sean Hannity. This is nothing new and he has always been open with his views.
Posted by Nicol D
at October 5, 2006 3:55 PM
comment #13
Nate West
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Why does Gibson hate our troops?
Posted by Nate West
at October 6, 2006 1:24 AM
comment #14
Sean
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He doesn't hate our troops, he just hates FREEEEEEEEEEDOMMMMMMM!
Posted by Sean
at October 6, 2006 1:37 PM