As the Mayan kingdom faces its decline, the rulers insist the key to prosperity is to build more temples and offer human sacrifices. Jaguar Paw, a young man captured for sacrifice, flees to avoid his fate.
Director: Mel Gibson
Writers: Mel Gibson, Farhad Safinia
Stars: Gerardo Taracena, Raoul Trujillo, Dalia Hernández | See full cast and crew »
Storyline
In the Maya civilization, a peaceful tribe is brutally attacked by
warriors seeking slaves and human beings for sacrifice for their gods.
Jaguar Paw hides his pregnant wife and his son in a deep hole nearby
their tribe and is captured while fighting with his people. An eclipse
spares his life from the sacrifice and later he has to fight to survive
and save his beloved family.
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A
family drama like no other. Two hours plus that rush at the speed of
light. This is cinema. I'm sorry but it is. Don't look for inner
meanings. This is the work of one of the greatest artists of our time.
Yes, I'm talking about Mel Gibson. And as most of the great artists,
he's bound to be controversial, erratic and infuriating sometimes but,
thank God he exists. He's always going to surprise us for better or
worse in sickness and in health. There are no intellectual under
pinnings here. This is an adventure flick that takes us to places we've
never been before. It entertains and moves and startles. Masterfully
shot at a breathless pace that never, ever, lets go. And then, of
course, the acting - if you can call it that. The most remarkable
performances by an ensemble cast of unknowns. Gloroious faces that speak
louder than words. Well, as you may have guessed. I'm overwhelmed by
the experience. Thank you Mel, thank you very much.
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