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A Couple Of Quick APOCALYPTO Reviews!!

TOO SOON!!! by BannedOnTheRun	Nov 29th, 2006 03:50:44 AM
You heard me.
second... by xXRedflyXx	Nov 29th, 2006 03:54:11 AM
#2 and i probably won't see this one...
No shit the passions brutality was no fluke... by s0nicdeathmonkey	Nov 29th, 2006 04:06:30 AM
havent you seen any of gibsons movies?
Tom Cruise and his scientological sweat by godoffireinhell	Nov 29th, 2006 04:49:28 AM
That made me laugh. Good one.
So with the fight scenes by Im_spartasoth	Nov 29th, 2006 05:13:52 AM
Were, the IRA dunked in vats of earl grey. (just for realism). I mean, when the fit hits the shan you go with what you know.you know!
And yes by Im_spartasoth	Nov 29th, 2006 05:16:54 AM
I have decided that syntax and pronunciation can take a flying fuck at a rolling doghnut tonight.sorry.
Will pick it up on DVD by moviemaniac-7	Nov 29th, 2006 05:40:55 AM
Where is Mad Max or Martin Riggs? Where is the Mel Gibson that showed so much promise when he directed Braveheart (a flawed, but very entertaining movie)? Passion of the Christ is a movie that I can only recommend to S&M fanatics and relgious loonies.
ELEVENTH by Seph_J	Nov 29th, 2006 05:55:28 AM
Errr fucking spoiler alert this 'review' please. Dick heads.
Will reviewers learn.... by Mr_Sleep001	Nov 29th, 2006 06:07:52 AM
not to give away the closing of films? I know there was the spoiler warning but AdamLogan's review wasn't a review, just a list of spoilers tied together with things that frustrated him summed up by detailing the last shots. You can review a film without giving a whole bunch of stuff away
WELL by THE KNIGHT	Nov 29th, 2006 06:17:56 AM
I seen the jokes coming... Anyone watch that special with Mel last week thrusday on ABC?
Mel is absolutely insane by KinkyClown	Nov 29th, 2006 06:45:30 AM
I love people who are insane. Eats a bug
COOL! by revam	Nov 29th, 2006 06:47:26 AM
I had a feeling this would be epic violence, though the trailers didn't really show it.
The Apocalypse according to Mel Gibson by Thomas Cromwell	Nov 29th, 2006 07:01:46 AM
And lo! The Antichrist will be born amongst the wicked English and he shall resemble either Jason Isaacs or Patrick McGoohan and yea shall he reach out the hand of friendship to the Jews and together they shall make war on God's chosen people...Americans who have deluded themselves into thinking that they are of Irish or Scottish descent. Hordes of British squaddies and their Israeli counterparts will rampage across America, burning people in churches, exercising unlimited prime nocte, shooting and/or disemboweling wounded prisoners and repalcing Irish pubs with Indian takeaways and kosher shops. But lo! the clouds will part and William Wallace/Bemnjamin Martin will return with armies of angels who speak French (naturally) and he shalt throw gay men (and women)out of windows and will brutally hack the Antichrist's minions apart with a broadsword/curvy knife thing. he will unite all the Americans who think they have right to be called Irish or Scottish and they shalt fight like warrior poets and win their freedom. The Brits and the jews will be sentenced to spend an eternity appearing as the baddies in all Hollywood movies and the supposed Gaels of America will rule for ever and ever AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Note: I actualy love the Scots and the Irish, but i don't love all those Americans who gave (and perhaps still give)money to the IRA just because they think that they are 'Oirish'. Also Mel Gibson is a wanker and Randall Wallace is a deluded prick who thinks that he is William Wallace's ancestor. Some people eh?
Yeah! I can't wait!!!! by herzaaes56	Nov 29th, 2006 07:02:58 AM
I'm.... 15?
Oh... by herzaaes56	Nov 29th, 2006 07:03:29 AM
I forgot to mention how Mel is able to direct non-actors and make them believable. You know, that's economics really. Its cheaper to hire non-names and holding casting calls, etc.
wow... by cornolio55	Nov 29th, 2006 07:11:48 AM
the second review confuses me to no end. He wrapped up by saying "I enjoyed the movie greatly".. and then "but...it could have been brilliant" My question is, if it those things you hoped weren't/ or were in the movie, would it still be the same movie you "enjoyed"? Anyway, I suppose I'll see it to find out myself.
I wonder if there are still single-frame inserts by Frijole	Nov 29th, 2006 07:26:07 AM
of Mel in his Hussein beard with a cigar, grinning all crazy-like at the camera. Remember like in that whacky pre-trailer he released to AICN? Heh. Oh, and according to Bloody Disgusting, they're starting prep on a third Starship Troopers movie, and bringin back my man Johnny Rico!
"street cred with the Jewish faith" by Bill Brasky	Nov 29th, 2006 07:52:26 AM
Who the FUCK cares? Watch his movies and shut the FUCK UP!
hey, HBO is making a "Preacher" tv series by Ricky Henderson	Nov 29th, 2006 08:02:13 AM
maybe AICN should report on that instead of Mel Gibson's latest debacle? hmmmm?
Do the Mayans kill Jews? by Cruel_Kingdom	Nov 29th, 2006 08:08:44 AM
Seems like that would be a must have seen for Gibson.
Excited! by Cat_Corporation	Nov 29th, 2006 08:40:51 AM
I love historical movies (being a historian!) and I'm really looking forward to seeing something taking place outside of Ancient Greece and Rome. Despite playing fast and loose with historical truth (where was the bridge in the battle of Stirling Bridge?!) and the dreadful Mel-ian Mullet, as entertainment I loved Braveheart and though the man himself might have a few problems, as a directer Mel has a keen eye and doesn't shy away from the brutal realities of previous civilisations. Count me in.
People Are Weird About Gibson by Captain Mal	Nov 29th, 2006 09:00:15 AM
Can't wait for this. Gibson is one of the most interesting directors working, and he manages to be successful too. Regarding my header, I find it strange that in talkbacks about nearly any other movie, people tend to say things like, "Dood, we need a totally gruesome, hard 'R' version of this movie!" and "They better not shy away from the gore!" and whatnot. But when the subject is Gibson, it suddenly turns into a PTA meeting. Everyone starts decrying Gibson's fascination with brutality, as if his films (and he's only released 2 so far, mind you) are even in the same league with any of the horror spectacles out there. Gibson ties his violence to emotion, rather than distancing the audience from it with irony or fantasy, and that must make people uncomfortable. Bravo, sez me. I hope he continues to fuck with moviegoers for many years to come.
I'll Download This From The Internet by topaz4206	Nov 29th, 2006 09:15:09 AM
F**k Mel Gibson.
Damn I can't wait for this movie its not even funny by corkiboy	Nov 29th, 2006 09:36:16 AM
It just looks weird and different. I mean, a lot of us are sick of all hollywood recycles and wants a little more originality... WELL HERE IT IS!!
Good call Captain Mal by BirdMcMonster	Nov 29th, 2006 09:46:05 AM
Violence/brutality for the sake of violence is great and all, but when it serves the story emotionally and adds to the environment in which a decent character is invested, its far more enjoyable. Gibson definitely employs the latter.
Mel by Almost_Human	Nov 29th, 2006 09:51:59 AM
Anyone who has ever been drunk or knows an alcoholic needs to shut the fuck up about Mel. I was married to an alcoholic and I can guarantee you that the old wives tale about "you only say what you really feel when you are drunk" are completely full of shit. He makes good movies and he has a drinking problem. Quit being such a bunch of thin skinned pussies.
Michael Richards by Almost_Human	Nov 29th, 2006 10:05:38 AM
on the other hand, is an unfunny jackass with no excuse for his behavior.
Captian Mal... by LeFlambeur	Nov 29th, 2006 10:18:12 AM
...hit the nail on the head. Whenever Gibson's name comes up people act as if his fascination with violence is something unique to the cinema. I find it wierd that the same people who complain about the Passion of the Christ turn around and paricipate in a jerkfest over the latest 300 trailer.
So the violence in "The Passion" served the story? by Monkey Butler	Nov 29th, 2006 10:20:08 AM
Or perhaps the characters? I'm sorry, but I didn't notice that either were present in that film. All I saw was a guy on a shit-looking blue set getting aressted, having flashbacks to when he invented tables and chairs, seeing evil Devil children, having the absolute living shit cut out of him with a whip, and then stumbling around with a block of wood. The myth of the Resurrection can be a beautiful one, but not when it's told by a fucking freak.
Gibson is responsible for all the Kramers in the world by TheBaxter	Nov 29th, 2006 10:31:46 AM
and so's your mom
The violence never served the story... by LeFlambeur	Nov 29th, 2006 10:51:46 AM
...but it did serve Gibson's point. With "The Passion" Mel wasn't telling a story but preaching a sermon. He was using every visual technique he could think of to sell the viewer on his idea of Jesus Christ. What is his idea? Gibson's Christ is probably the biggest, manliest Christ in movie history. In one of the earliest images of the movie, kills a snake by stepping on it. When his cross drops it makes a thunderous thud. This Christ can endure two plus hours of torture and still rise at the end to go kick his enemies asses. To make his Satan, Gibson found a woman, shaved her entire head, and covered her in a whiteish powder and had a man dub over her voice. Goodness is embodied by manly Jesus, evil by an ambigously gendered devil. Alot of the imagerey in "the Passion" is batshit crazy, but I am hesitant to deny the film's artistic merits.
Michael Richards should boycott this film... by wolvenom	Nov 29th, 2006 11:07:50 AM
now that would freaking hilarious.
gotta love by steele8280	Nov 29th, 2006 11:56:06 AM
mel. there's no getting around it. he's probably a genius. don't ask me to explain. it would probably kill me.
anybody else ... by Freefinger	Nov 29th, 2006 11:57:05 AM
being annoyed by the Noid??? That little red bastard! If I get my hands on him I'll squish the jujubee internal organs right out!
The Jews should be hanging from trees with forks.... by crackerfarmboy	Nov 29th, 2006 12:34:33 PM
Who cares about crazy Mel? Fuck this movie! Fuck Mel Gibson! and Fuck Michael Richards! Oh and Fuck you too!
a great line.. by white owl	Nov 29th, 2006 12:43:26 PM
It was completely unecessary to show the baby coming out from under her tunic under the water.
The violence did serve the story. by BirdMcMonster	Nov 29th, 2006 12:46:40 PM
The "Passion" of the Christ was his last 12 hours, which were full of violent suffering. If you want to argue that Mel is a whack job, thats's fine, but as a director, he definitely knows that violence and suffering not only go hand in hand, but also make for a very compelling story.
Could be considered one of our greatest directors... by SK909	Nov 29th, 2006 12:49:56 PM
if he's shut the fuck up in his spare time and keep a low profile. I hate when I see people who are true artists with real talent torn apart by their own public persona. I guess the media's insatiable appetite for the celebro-weirdness doesn't help either. Anyway, The Passion's violence WAS the story. The point was to make you see what he had gone through, rather than degrade it by having him walk around through the whole movie with a halo behind him. Scorsese's reasoning was the same, but with him it was temptation. The violence and torture Christ was put through are just as valid points of the story as temptation, or love, sermons, etc. It's valid cinema too. I honestly think the film was art of the highest order. The problem is ALL art is ultimately made by a human being and unless you get caught in a drunken rant about Jews, in most cases nobody will ever know your private thoughts, the ones that aren't put onto film. Nobody is perfect. We are ALL prejudiced and people, when they feel cornered and vulnerable and have a problem with addiction will externalize and blame their problems on everyone but themselves. I know, my father is probably one of the worst addicts in the history of addiction. On the flip side of that coin, to me, the Jewish community have a very, very big reason to keep vigilance over their public perception and any very public ideaological rants by celebrities, politicians, preachers, what have you, and that reason is THE HOLOCAUST. Just as I understand where the black community is coming from with their very, very big reason to keep watch over such things - SLAVERY. I guess my main point is, everyone has their reasons, everyone has an agenda and that agenda is not always bullshit (although it may seem like it from your perspective), and, as Jesus Himself said, Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. If people would just put themselves in other's shoes once in a while, the world might not be such a fucked up place. Oh, and I have nowhere to put this, but I just saw Primer and I can't believe what that movie did for 7 grand. I was beginning to doubt Sundance's future validity after seeing Brick, but it is now restored in my eyes.
Maybe he's not a racist by SanityKaos	Nov 29th, 2006 01:14:35 PM
Alright, Mel Gibsons driving in his car drunk out of his mind. He gets pulled over and gets all pissed off. He stops and says "shit..." (That's right he actually stops and says "shit") "I'm Mel Gibson...Everyone thinks I hate jews..Why don't I throw that in this asshole's face!...Really piss this guy off!!" And then he wakes up in jail the next day thinking, "Why the fuck did I do that!?" That's really the best case scenario cause it's either that or he's just flat out racist
Focus Groups Hated It Right Up Until Guy's Head Got... by wash	Nov 29th, 2006 01:35:18 PM
...Cut Off. I love The Onion.
AWESOME! by keisereela	Nov 29th, 2006 02:33:25 PM
I can't wait! He can go fuck a goat for all I care, as long as he makes good movies I loved everythig Mel Gibson has directed so far and this seems to be another one served right up my alley.
Fuck you, Mel Gibson by Cruel_Kingdom	Nov 29th, 2006 02:35:58 PM
and fuck your piece of shit movie, too.
Is it o.k. if I really want to see this? by DarthCorleone	Nov 29th, 2006 03:11:34 PM
I'm already dreading the self-conscious guilt at the ticket counter.
I'm there. by snakecharmer	Nov 29th, 2006 03:21:20 PM
Fuck the haters. In the end, It's about what I want to watch. I could careless what people think when I'm buying dvds or tickets at the box office. Mel is good director. He's a flawed person just like the rest of you. Some of the stuff some of you post is hateful also. See you on the 8th, spacemonkies. Lates.
snakecharmer by chiahead	Nov 29th, 2006 03:30:56 PM
I think you mean you COULDN'T care less what people think when you're buying dvd's or movie tickets. Nonetheless, I second your opinion.
Monkeybutt2000 by Almost_Human	Nov 29th, 2006 05:15:35 PM
If you are referring to Michael Richards, he wasn't drunk man. That's why it's inexcusable. He's just a talentless hack without the stage skills to handler a heckler.
And all you Mel haters who drink... by Almost_Human	Nov 29th, 2006 05:18:17 PM
I hope you remember all your hatred when you have one too many and try to fuck your girlfriends sister or attack a mailbox because it was making fun of you.
correction by Almost_Human	Nov 29th, 2006 05:19:44 PM
try to fuck your girlfriends sister IN FRONT OF HER
Finally saw the preview for it by streakerfreak1983	Nov 29th, 2006 10:05:05 PM
I finally saw the preview for this when my fiance and I went to see Casino Royale and both our mouths dropped to thee floor. It was so intense. We can't wait to see it. I don't care what Mel Gibson is like outside of his film making. My favorite director is Kubrick and he was a huge asshole. We all still pay to go see Sharon Tate's husbands work (dear old Roman). Geez, most of the best art and films are made by insane assholes.
FUCK THE MAYANS by greekopa	Nov 30th, 2006 01:41:57 AM
GOT WHAT THEY DESERVED
greekopa by mooniewawee	Nov 30th, 2006 01:46:50 AM
What's your silly little mayan-hate about? Lecture us.
Sounds good by mooniewawee	Nov 30th, 2006 01:47:20 AM
Appears to be better than I expected.
can someone honestly explain something to me by Bloo	Nov 30th, 2006 02:23:57 AM
without going into hyperbole, or telling me to shut the "f" up or accusing me of being a racist. But my question is, why is that Mel Gibson gets drawn and quatered for druken, yet racist comments about Jews and YET Al Sharpton adn Louis Farkhann get away with a WHOLE lot more against the Jewish community and yet noone calls them out because of it
oh and by Bloo	Nov 30th, 2006 02:26:36 AM
Apocolypto looks crazy insane but good
scorsese offered Mel a role in The Departed? by mooniewawee	Nov 30th, 2006 04:39:44 AM
Well that's what the EW article says... http://www.ew.com/ew/report/0, 6115,1564173-5-5_1\|\|233612\|1_, %2000.html
My fav Mel moment by arghhhhhhhh	Nov 30th, 2006 08:09:39 AM
I think my favourite mel Gibson movie is that one where he told the Jews to go Fuck themselves. Give that man an academy award
Mel is a fuckwit, but.... by chinesefood	Dec 1st, 2006 09:14:58 AM
Braveheart was awesome. I hope he dies of testicular cancer, but until then I'll enjoy his movies. And Michael Richards is an fucking moron, but he's far less of an offensive character than Mel. His biggest crime is he just isn't funny.

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