Apocalypto

Extremely enjoyed the movie from start to the end. Set at an incredible pace, this is one kickass edge of the seat thriller. Not so much with the words, the movie is set in the Mayan civilization, entrenched in blood and barbarisms of the yore. Mel Gibson does a brilliant act of pulling together so many things in a power packed explosive movie which only takes an ensemble cast of little known villagers and the Holcane Warriors. Jaguar Paw is a family man who hunts for living, until his village is plundered by the hunters of the human flesh. They must trade humans to the Mayans who would fry their hearts and sever their heads to please their Gods. Jaguar escapes his miserable destiny as he is chosen to be sacrificed on the day of an eclipse. The Sun shines again and Jaguar runs for his life from Holcane warriors. They chase him in the jungle where the jaguar overcomes his fear. The jungle is his home and the animals his saviors. He reunites with his family and returns home. This epic adventure is beautifully choreographed and masterfully shot. Split screes, stop motion images and camera jerks are as breathtaking as the picturesque locals of the jungle. Commendable work of art.